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Washing Baltimore’s laundry since 1932

Washing Baltimore’s laundry since 1932

Ricky Tsao holds a photograph of his grandfather, Chak Wing Tsao, in the family's T.C. Wing Chinese Hand Laundry.  His grandfather, who died in 1995, started the business in 1932.

Ricky Tsao holds a photograph of his grandfather, Chak Wing Tsao, in the family’s T.C. Wing Chinese Hand Laundry. His grandfather, who died in 1995, started the business in 1932.

Shirley Tsao, whose family owns TC Wing Laundry in Roland Park, chats with long-time customer Charles Johnson of Baltimore, who is a retired equities trader and investment banker.

Shirley Tsao, whose family owns TC Wing Laundry in Roland Park, chats with long-time customer Charles Johnson of Baltimore, who is a retired equities trader and investment banker.

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Members of the Tsao family have been faithfully washing Baltimore’s shirts, blouses and linens at the T.C. Wing Chinese Hand Laundry in Roland Park since 1932. This is the city’s only remaining Chinese laundry.

Chak Wing Tsao, an immigrant from China, started the business. Since his retirement in 1978, grandson Ricky and his wife Shirley have been carrying on the tradition of customer care and personal attention. Each garment is carefully cleaned and ironed, then wrapped in brown paper and tied with string.

Shirley Tsao is the friendly face behind the counter, who considers her customers members of her family. “I am so fortunate to have the most wonderful customers,” she said. Over the years she has visited them in their homes and attended weddings and special events for 5 generations of families.

Shirley quips that one day, if she ever gets to retire, she’s going to write a book about all the small-town Baltimore stories she hears from her customers. She has the title, but needs time to write the novel. “Dirty Laundry,” is what it will be called, she says with a laugh.

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Jazz Fest: Celebrating musical heritage of New Orleans

Jazz Fest: Celebrating musical heritage of New Orleans

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival features music, food, and crafts over two weekends. This year it takes place April 28, 29, 30 and May 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2017. The music highlighted at the event showcases every style associated with New Orleans and Louisiana including gospel, zydeco, rock, rap, bluegrass and of course jazz. The festival takes place at the Fair Grounds Race Course.

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Voices from the Women’s March on Washington

Voices from the Women’s March on Washington

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A sign held aloft by Charissa Afshar, 58, of Denver, CO, at the Women’s March on Washington, said simply, “So much wrong. So little cardboard.” Many protesters who came to the Women’s March on Washington, and other demonstrations held the day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, were not restrained in expressing their views. Colorful signs were everywhere, with pointed messages countering Trump’s campaign statements, his goals, and the election outcome. Sexism and reproductive rights dominated, but the messages espoused a wide array of progressive ideals, particularly concerns about hate speech, fascism and the future of democracy and the world. Even a Trump supporter, Mercedes Mejia of Fort Myers, FL, said, “I absolutely support protesting for your views.” Here are some of the voices from the Women’s March on Washington.

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Rough Cut: Ravens lose to Steelers 31-27

Rough Cut: Ravens lose to Steelers 31-27

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“Rough Cut” is a loose edit from The Baltimore Sun’s photographic coverage of the National Football League. Fanatic fans, marching bands, cheerleaders and lots of game action are just part of the spectacle that is the NFL. This week photojournalist Kenneth K. Lam covered the Baltimore Ravens loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-27 at Heinz Field. The Ravens will not make the playoffs.

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Rough Cut: Ravens defeat Eagles 27-26

Rough Cut: Ravens defeat Eagles 27-26

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“Rough Cut” is a loose edit from The Baltimore Sun’s photographic coverage of the National Football League. Fanatic fans, marching bands, cheerleaders and lots of game action are just part of the spectacle that is the NFL. This week photojournalists Kenneth K. Lam and Karl Merton Ferron covered the Baltimore Ravens defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 27-26 at M&T Bank Stadium.

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Rough Cut: Ravens defeat the Bengals 19-14

Rough Cut: Ravens defeat the Bengals 19-14

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“Rough Cut” is a loose edit from The Baltimore Sun’s photographic coverage of the National Football League. Fanatic fans, marching bands, cheerleaders and lots of game action are just part of the spectacle that is the NFL. This week photojournalists Karl Merton Ferron and Kenneth K. Lam covered the Baltimore Ravens 19-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Rough Cut: A raw edit from Ravens loss to Redskins

Rough Cut: A raw edit from Ravens loss to Redskins

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“Rough Cut” is a loose edit from The Baltimore Sun’s photographic coverage of the National Football League. Fanatic fans, marching bands, cheerleaders and lots of game action are just part of the spectacle that is the NFL. This week photojournalists Kenneth K. Lam and Karl Merton Ferron covered the Ravens 16-10 loss to the Washington Redskins at M&T Bank Stadium.

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Rough Cut: A raw edit from Ravens loss to Raiders

Rough Cut: A raw edit from Ravens loss to Raiders

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“Rough Cut” is a loose edit from The Baltimore Sun’s photographic coverage of the National Football League. Fanatic fans, marching bands, cheerleaders and lots of game action are just part of the spectacle that is the NFL. This week photojournalists Kenneth K. Lam and Karl Merton Ferron covered the Ravens 28-27 loss to the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium.

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