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Abigail Gruskin

Abigail Gruskin is a features reporter for The Sun. Previously, she worked in New York as a staff reporter for Straus News covering politics and features in Manhattan. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and English from Tufts University and holds a master’s degree in journalism from NYU. Abbie grew up in Anne Arundel County.

Over hot dogs at an Orioles game, Maryland’s governor talked politics with docuseries creator and host Alexander Heffner.

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Gov. Wes Moore discusses poverty, education and well-being in new season of ‘Breaking Bread with Alexander’

June 28, 2024 at 8:49 a.m.

Over hot dogs at an Orioles game, Maryland’s governor talked politics with docuseries creator and host Alexander Heffner.

Desserts manufactured in Owings Mills by Totally Cool are being recalled for potential listeria contamination.

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Owings Mills ice cream company recall affects Taharka Brothers, Dolcezza, Hershey’s and more

June 27, 2024 at 9:18 p.m.

Desserts manufactured in Owings Mills by Totally Cool are being recalled for potential listeria contamination.

The new Howard County poet laureate program launched in April is putting a spotlight on poetry.

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Truth Thomas, Howard County’s inaugural poet laureate, is striving to ‘bring people together’

June 26, 2024 at 2:28 p.m.

The new Howard County poet laureate program launched in April is putting a spotlight on poetry.

Pollstar dubbed it the world’s highest-grossing amphitheater last year, and it’s drawn in nearly 6 million concert and festival-goers in the span of 20 years, I.M.P. announced in May.

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Columbia’s Merriweather finds magic from uncertain future to sold-out concerts

June 24, 2024 at 7:00 a.m.

Pollstar dubbed it the world’s highest-grossing amphitheater last year, and it’s drawn in nearly 6 million concert and festival-goers in the span of 20 years, I.M.P. announced in May.

Five things to know about AFRAM in Druid Hill Park this weekend, including weather, entertainment and the history of the festival.

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5 things to know about AFRAM

June 22, 2024 at 6:06 p.m.

Five things to know about AFRAM in Druid Hill Park this weekend, including weather, entertainment and the history of the festival.

Police say the 6-year-old boy went missing twice Friday morning before being found in Lynch Cove.

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6-year-old with autism who died after being found in Lynch Cove went missing twice Friday, police say

June 21, 2024 at 8:32 p.m.

Police say the 6-year-old boy went missing twice Friday morning before being found in Lynch Cove.

The filming of "Antiques Roadshow" at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore on Tuesday attracted people with heirlooms and oddities.

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Collectors show and tell as ‘Antiques Roadshow’ films new season at Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

June 20, 2024 at 9:45 p.m.

The filming of "Antiques Roadshow" at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore on Tuesday attracted people with heirlooms and oddities.

Just in time for Juneteenth, the podcast host, Hulu star and spiritual practitioner Juju Bae debuts her first book, which reflects on our relationship to our ancestors.

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Baltimore author Juju Bae debuts ‘The Book of Juju’ about Black spirituality

June 17, 2024 at 4:34 p.m.

Just in time for Juneteenth, the podcast host, Hulu star and spiritual practitioner Juju Bae debuts her first book, which reflects on our relationship to our ancestors.

Homicide detectives are investigating two deaths in Baltimore this week, police say.

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1 fatal shooting, 2 stabbings in Baltimore this week: ‘I’m traumatized by it’

June 21, 2024 at 2:54 p.m.

Homicide detectives are investigating two deaths in Baltimore this week, police say.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore surprises Easton's Maggie Rogers at Merriweather Post Pavilion with day in the singer-songwriter's honor.

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Gov. Wes Moore surprises Maggie Rogers fans at Merriweather Post Pavilion with day in her honor

June 17, 2024 at 4:08 p.m.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore surprises Easton's Maggie Rogers at Merriweather Post Pavilion with day in the singer-songwriter's honor.

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