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Star ratings for Maryland elementary, middle and high schools

A new accountability system assigns each public school in Maryland a rating of between one and five stars.

• Opinion

Pitts: In defense of cultural appropriation

Leonard Pitts: Do we really want to say that one may not dance a dance or sing a song from outside one's own culture?

• Obituaries

Mary A. Cunningham, longtime Ednor Gardens-Lakeside resident, dies

Mary A. Cunningham, a longtime Ednor Gardens resident and singer, died Saturday from colorectal cancer at Burnett Calvert Hospice House in Prince Frederick. She was 75.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Dec 4, 2017

• Food & Drink

'Picturing Prince' book from Baltimore photographer offers rare glimpse of an enigmatic artist

Steve Parke, the Baltimore photographer and former art director for Prince, released "Picturing Prince" in the United States in September.

By Wesley Case

Sep 7, 2017

• Food & Drink

Artscape headliner Sheila E. wants to 'pull this country together' through protest songs

Singer/songwriter and percussionist Sheila E. talks new album of covers, "Iconic," losing Prince and her love of drums before headlining Artscape 2017.

By Wesley Case

Jul 19, 2017

• Features

'Wonder Woman' actress Lynda Carter to perform at Baltimore Comic-Con

'Wonder Woman' actress Lynda Carter to perform at Baltimore Comic-Con

By Brittany Britto

Jul 10, 2017

• Baltimore City Paper

Sheila E., Gogol Bordello, and Robert Randolph and the Family Band headline this year's Artscape

R&B artist and Prince collaborator Sheila E., gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello, and funk group Robert Randolph & the Family Band will headline the main stage at

• Entertainment

Sheila E., Gogol Bordello to headline Artscape 2017

Sheila E, to headline Artscape 2017, Baltimore's free arts festival.

By Chris Kaltenbach

Jun 7, 2017

• Baltimore City Paper

Scavenger’s Delight: DJ Booman and DJ Kool Breez are record-scouring duo Dust Addicts

“My gold mine is flea markets,” Kool Breez tells me. “I love flea markets man. As long as we have gas money, and money to get there, we are good. I don't even

• Food & Drink

Trey Songz rails against MGM National Harbor after being kicked out

Sounds like Trey Songz and the casino at MGM National Harbor are not on the best of terms, after the Virginia-born singer-songwriter was reportedly kicked out

By Chris Kaltenbach

Jan 3, 2017

• Features

Baltimore photographer to release book of rare Prince photos

Prince shooting hoops, renting out movie theaters at 4 a.m. and lounging around Paisley Park are all moments Steve Parke has captured in his latest book.

By Brittany Britto

Nov 7, 2016

• Baltimore City Paper

Friday, Saturday, and Wednesday: "Purple Rain"

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• Maryland

Shared passions bring extra joy even to already-close relationships

There is nothing as special as sharing the love of something with one of your children. My daughter Shannon and I are both madly in love with Chincoteague ponies, so last week when she called to say Prince had died I sucked in my breath and fought back tears.

• Food & Drink

Senator Theatre, local businesses remember Prince with screenings, tributes

The Senator Theatre will pay tribute to the late Prince with four screenings of "Purple Rain," the Oscar-winning movie in which he starred.

• Baltimore City Paper

CP staffers reflect on Prince

Earlier today, Brandon Weigel discussed witnessing a cathartic Bruce Springsteen show and how it was recast the next day when it was announced the Prince had

• Features

This Week in Black Twitter: Prince's death saddens fans, Tubman's legacy continues

This week: Legendary singer's death saddens fans, Harriett Tubman's legacy continues on $20 bill and Snapchat's Bob Marley filter called "digital blackface."

By Meghan Pryce

Apr 22, 2016

• Food & Drink

Prince touched Baltimore with concert, song after Freddie Gray's death, unrest

Prince, the popular and virtuosic musician who died Thursday at age 57, was known for maintaining his Minneapolis roots. He also made an impression on Baltimore at a critical moment — as the city dealt with the death of Freddie Gray and the unrest that followed. He came at a time when other celebrities of his caliber did not.

By Wesley Case

Apr 21, 2016

• Baltimore City Paper

The Nose on the Senate's 'porn rock' hearings, 30 years later

• Prince

Throwback Thursday: The top 10 songs this week in 1984

This week 30 years ago, Howard Cosell retired from "Monday Night Football," Cisco Systems was founded, "Beverly Hills Cop" was the No. 1 film in the U.S. and the following songs were the most popular, according to Billboard's Hot 100 chart archive.

By Jordan Bartel

Dec 11, 2014

• Michael Jackson

Throwback Thursday: The top 10 songs this week in 1987 [Videos]

During this week 27 years ago, the second NFL player strike began, Bruce Willis won his first Emmy (for "Moonlighting") and the following songs were the most popular in America, according to Billboard's Hot 100 chart archive.

• Baltimore City Paper

Noise: Mullyman combines Prince loops and Ravens pride on "Purple Reign"

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Night of the Gentleman

• Features

Ravens inspire a new anthem

West Baltimore rapper Los' 'Purple Reign' begins to make viral rounds

• Arts and Culture

Like/Dislike with Myxolydia Tyler, actress

Like/Dislike with Myxolydia Tyler, actress

• Washington Redskins

Royals, Redskins and Rita Ora are fascinating the Internet this morning

Royals! Rookies! And really really bad breakups! Today's online trends have it all. First up, royal wife Kate Middleton is again under the media microscope -- fortunately for her she has all her clothes on this time.

• Howard County

Plenty of opportunities to enjoy 'Nutcracker' this holiday season

Like a visit from Santa, the first sip of eggnog or last bite of grandma's Christmas cookies, "The Nutcracker" is a holiday tradition some families simply can't do without. That's why, in spite of countless revivals every year, folks still flock to the show.

• Music

Paul McCartney on (the topic of) drugs

The Library of Congress today released a collection of interviews on topics such as sex, drugs and rock and roll -- including Paul McCartney relating how pot and other drugs boosted the Beatles' creativity.

• Politics

Gay marriage supporters seized victory after tough start

The approval of Maryland's same-sex marriage law last week can be traced in part to the decision by pastors Donte Hickman and Delman Coates to lend their names, faces and reputations to a campaign on an issue that remains highly controversial in their community.

• Elections

Gay marriage supporters seized victory after tough start

The approval of Maryland's same-sex marriage law last week can be traced in part to the decision by pastors Donte Hickman and Delman Coates to lend their names, faces and reputations to a campaign on an issue that remains highly controversial in their community.

• Arts and Culture

Touch a truck, explore wildlife this weekend in Laurel

Live theater on Main Street and jazz at Montpelier Arts Center are some of the opportunities to step out in Laurel this weekend, from Friday, Oct. 12 to Sunday, Oct. 14.

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• TV

'America's Got Talent' recap: Spencer Horsman eliminated in wild card results round

Spencer Horsman, brought back by Howard for the wildcard round, who escaped from a vest of locks while wet cement tumbled down on him, was eliminated along with ballsy balancing act Cristin Sandu.

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• Music

UniverSoul Circus displays global flavor

The production, stopping at Security Square through Sunday, shows off acts from around the world

• World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.

After WrestleMania, a new era begins on Monday Night Raw

After WrestleMania, a new era begins on Monday Night Raw. John Lauriniatis officially launches his reign of control in WWE. Brock Lesnar returns and attacks John Cena.

• Readers Respond

Trayvon Martin: That could have been me

The killing of Trayvon Martin recalls a long-ago brush with a neighborhood watch.

• Food & Drink

Q&A: The-Dream on 'Love IV,' writer's block, the Weeknd and 'wack' R&B beef

The-Dream interview: R&B singer The-Dream talks 'Love IV,' '1977,' The Weeknd and R&B beef

• Health

Montpelier/South Laurel: One sign of spring is the annual Laurel Art Guild open juried competition

March brings juried art competition, coffee for seniors, soccer club registration, jazz series and St. Patrick's Day tea to Montpelier/South Laurel.

• Opinion

PBS treats Baltimore's Cab Calloway as an American Master

Director Gail Levin makes some daring and original choices in telling the story of Cab Calloway. The hip-shaking, zoot-suit-wearing bandleader from the Harlem Renaissance era comes to the screen with help of artists and choreography.

• TV

'The Voice' recap: Episode 2

• TV

'The Voice' recap: Season 2 premiere

Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green and Blake Shelton return

• Sports

Laurel: Thursday entries

• News

Women from Maryland escape alleged prostitution ring

Five women from Maryland managed to escape what federal authorities describe as a human-trafficking ring that force them to dance at strip clubs and work as prostitutes from El Paso to The Block.

• Television

Best week ever: Baltimore events, music, movies and more

Plan your week with our guide to what's going on in town

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