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Before BPD killed a 70-year-old woman in crisis, a relative who sought court intervention was hindered by fees

by Madeleine O’Neill June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

A sign callng for justice for Bilal Abdullah.

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Baltimore Police release bodycam footage of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah shooting

by Madeleine O’Neill June 23, 2025June 23, 2025

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Extreme heat in Baltimore prompts ‘code red’ alert, eviction pause

by Logan Hullinger June 23, 2025June 24, 2025

Photostory: Arabber funeral procession for Bilal “BJ” Abdullah

by Devin Allen June 23, 2025June 26, 2025

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‘The Sum of This Man’s Life’: People protest the police shooting of arabber Bilal Abdullah

by Madeleine O’Neill June 21, 2025June 22, 2025

A Black person wearing a green shirt and gray shorts crouches down to light a white candle. On the ground are white candles scattered around and photos of a Black man.

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Family mourns arabber slain by police as new details emerge

by Baynard Woods June 20, 2025June 21, 2025

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Well-known Baltimore arabber shot and killed by Baltimore Police officers

by Baynard Woods June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

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Community Voices

Opinion: Why we can’t wait for reparations

by Rev. Dr. Heber Brown June 18, 2025June 26, 2025

Photo of Baltimore Beat Editor-in-Chief Lisa Snowden. She is a Black woman with braids. She wears a white turtleneck top and a black blazer

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Letter from the editor – Issue 63

by Lisa Snowden June 17, 2025June 17, 2025

An illustration of a hand holding a syringe. The hand has a pair of handcuffs attached to it at the wrist.

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In Baltimore’s drug war, ‘public safety’ comes before public health. Nearly everyone impacted is Black

by Logan Hullinger June 17, 2025June 20, 2025