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Pitts: The education gap between left and right

"I love the poorly educated!" -- Donald Trump"Think! It ain't illegal yet." -- FunkadelicIt's time we talked about the most consequential political divide in...

Was I sport to the drunken salesmen?

As soon as the hotel elevator doors close, I realize my mistake. Men surround me on all sides. Drunk men. Drunk salesmen, specifically, with...

An undercurrent of fear in Baltimore's immigrant communities

On Sunday Feb. 12, hundreds of Latino, African-American, white and Asian neighbors marched in Highlandtown to Patterson Park chanting "No hate, no fear, immigrants...

Trump: Making America less safe again

The new immigration policies President Donald Trump's administration released Tuesday make America less humane; they target millions of people who have been in this...

Make the mayor accountable for the schools

It was a strange set of circumstances that led to the joint-governance arrangement between the city and state for Baltimore's public schools. Twenty years...

Alternative fact of the week: Last night in the school bathroom

Strictly by customary fact-checking standards, this week's most egregious "alternative fact" has become so ubiquitous that it can be identified in just four words:...

Under Armour shares plunge on sales and earnings miss

Under Armour's long streak of eye-popping gains in sales ended abruptly during the all-important holiday season, the company reported Tuesday, sending its stock down...

Legg Mason reports $51.4 million profit for third quarter of fiscal 2017

Legg Mason Inc. reported late Wednesday that it earned $51.4 million in its third fiscal quarter, up from a loss of $138.6 million in...

Baltimore-area financial advisers react to Trump's hold on fiduciary rule

Some Baltimore-area wealth managers welcomed President Donald J. Trump's decision to delay and review an Obama-era financial rule that would change how they provide...

Small merchants brace for competition from Amazon's Prime Now

Sandy Piper's family has been merchants in Hampden for more than 40 years, but when she retires someday, she's not sure there will be...

Biometrics company to offer fingerprint, iris scans as security clearance option at BWI

A company that uses biometric technology to verify travelers' identities through fingerprint and iris scans will launch its security clearance services for enrolled members...

Apple Watch sells out for at least next 4 weeks

Time was of the essence for hopeful Apple Watch owners: Just hours after the launch of the device, all models appear to be sold...

Startups chosen to compete for $100,000 for Kevin Plank's 12th annual Cupid's Cup

Five startup businesses have been picked by Under Armour's entrepreneurship foundation as finalists in next month's Cupid's Cup competition.The competition, now in its 12th...

New apartments in Poppleton get underway

Baltimore leaders are scheduled to gather Thursday to celebrate the start of construction of a new multimillion-dollar apartment building in Poppleton near the University...

Big banks declare war on Venmo

For years, banks have watched as their youngest customers split restaurant checks, shared utility bills, and pitched in for parties using third-party payment apps...

Now that Cuba is open, Americans aren't going

America, did you miss the travel industry's memo declaring Cuba the hottest new destination?Apparently. Service to the long-time U.S. foe began in September, but...

Fly to Europe for $65? Low-cost Norwegian Air promises bargain flights

Low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle is promising to boost traffic at smaller airports on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean when it starts service...

Ocean City named one of the top 10 U.S. beaches by TripAdvisor

Beach season may still be months away, but it's never too early to start day-dreaming about summer vacation — and Marylanders' minds don't have...

Custom-built contemporary home in Arnold for sale for $674,889

A custom-built contemporary home in an amenity-filled waterfront community in Arnold is on the market for $674,899.The house, with three levels of living space...

Moving up — city neighborhoods on the rise

Baltimore is a city of neighborhoods, many with their own distinct appeal and history.For homebuyers, the city offers a dizzying array of choices, but...