Jonathan Pitts

The plights of ancient forests in Maryland and beyond, and one MD woman's quest to help: baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md…

On this Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pay tribute to the millions of survivors and all who horrifically lost their lives during one of the darkest chapters in history. We must always stand united against violence, bigotry, and hatred in all its forms.

The Museum of the Bible will be opening a new exhibit dedicated to the Shroud of Turin next month. bit.ly/33UWiCR

#BREAKING NEWS: Firefighter John McMaster has been released from Shock Trauma @wjz

A Baltimore pastor has bolstered a church and raised public consciousness; now he plans to focus on growing (and distributing) food: baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md…

On the life of a fine gentleman I wish I had had the privilege of knowing: baltimoresun.com/obituaries/bs-…

Northern or Southern, urban or rural, slave or free -- as if the Old Line State isn't already hard enough to define, a still new book questions how "Confederate" Maryland really was during the "War of Northern Aggression:" baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md…

This ran a while ago, but may be worth revisiting as Black History Month approaches. Will the Catholic church ever canonize its first African American saints? baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-pr…

It may be some time before this issue ever gets resolved.

Third, JHU holds a conference to elaborate on the issue (and others) but keeps things broad: baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md…

Second, a scholarly paper appears that questions the finding: baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-pr…

Looking back over the past year, three perspectives on the question of JHU's esteemed founder and his possible ownership of slaves. First, the announcement that "proved" the case: baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md…

Established as a settlement of free Black men and women in the early 1800s, San Domingo is believed to be the first and oldest such community in Maryland, but that’s not all that makes this out-of-the-way place unique. baltimoresun.com/maryland/easte…

A tower of faith in Baltimore: baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-md…

We're working on a story about people hesitant to take the coronavirus vaccine -- whether they don't trust the science behind it, fear negative reactions, don't trust advocates, etc. If you feel that way or know someone who does, could you reach at jonpitts@baltsun.com? Thanks!

Half a century ago, a U.S. Army soldier escaped armed captors in Africa. He’s still seeking the recognition many say he’s due. baltimoresun.com/maryland/bs-pr…

They had plans to go to nursing school. Maryland officials hope coronavirus hasn’t changed their minds. baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/bs…

Were you there for V-E Day celebration in Baltimore 75 years ago, or do you know (of) or remember anyone who was? Few if any commemorations are happening. If you have any memories, connections, insights or SWAG, I'd love to hear: jonpitts@baltsun.com or 443.690.8687.

"I went to school to help sick people, not healthy ones:" U. of Md. nursing students entering workforce to help deal with the coronavirus baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/bs…