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Historic East Towson of Baltimore County residents fight to protect last remaining wetlands

Baltimore Community

Historic East Towson of Baltimore County residents fight to protect last remaining wetlands

Construction on Red Maple Place has been halted after state permit violations, as East Towson residents warn the project threatens historic wetlands, raises flooding concerns and continues a long pattern of development impacting the community.

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer March 19, 2026

Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ co-host, dies at 74

!Front Page Arts and Entertainment

Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime at the Apollo’ co-host, dies at 74

March 18, 2026

Zion Baptist Church prepares for the ribbon cutting at new East Baltimore location

Religion

Zion Baptist Church prepares for the ribbon cutting at new East Baltimore location

March 18, 2026

Baltimore mayor responds to scrutiny over staffers’ use of procurement card

Baltimore Government

Baltimore mayor responds to scrutiny over staffers’ use of procurement card

March 18, 2026

The politicization of Baltimore’s Inspector General

Commentary

The politicization of Baltimore’s Inspector General

March 18, 2026

Baltimore’s tax sale: Who it impacts and how you can protect your home

OPINION

Baltimore’s tax sale: Who it impacts and how you can protect your home

March 18, 2026

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Maryland delegation in Congress backs effort to regulate energy use by AI companies

Maryland Government

Maryland delegation in Congress backs effort to regulate energy use by AI companies

March 18, 2026

When calling the police becomes a corporate reflex

Commentary

When calling the police becomes a corporate reflex

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

The Presidents’ RoundTable names Jennifer Wicks executive director

BUSINESS

The Presidents’ RoundTable names Jennifer Wicks executive director

March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

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Afro Briefs

‘Ghost’ Medicaid doctors leave patients in the waiting room

‘Ghost’ Medicaid doctors leave patients in the waiting room

by Jennifer Porter Gore March 16, 2026

Najee Seabrooks: Still teaching young people how to live three years later!

Najee Seabrooks: Still teaching young people how to live three years later!

by Special to the AFRO March 16, 2026

Demystifying the end: Hospice care impact on the Black community

Demystifying the end: Hospice care impact on the Black community

March 15, 2026

UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations

UN panel says racist hate speech by US leaders has led to human rights violations

March 15, 2026

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

Health

An effort to remedy harm from a race-based kidney test helps Black patients seeking transplants

March 11, 2026

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Greater Baltimore Urban League rebounds after probation, plans April Business Summit

Greater Baltimore Urban League rebounds after probation, plans April Business Summit

by Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

United Way of Central Maryland, Wellpoint Maryland celebrate Read Across America Month with Baltimore scholars

United Way of Central Maryland, Wellpoint Maryland celebrate Read Across America Month with Baltimore scholars

by Jamannie Morgan March 15, 2026

Measuring progress: Johns Hopkins, Black Baltimore and this moment

Opinion

Measuring progress: Johns Hopkins, Black Baltimore and this moment

March 11, 2026

Baltimore to host National Society of Black Engineers 2026 Annual Convention

Baltimore to host National Society of Black Engineers 2026 Annual Convention

March 11, 2026

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate a century of entertainment in D.C. before Baltimore stop

March 11, 2026

Washington

Wells Fargo modernizes 130 D.C.-area branches through District-by-District Branch Transformation program

BUSINESS

Wells Fargo modernizes 130 D.C.-area branches through District-by-District Branch Transformation program

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer March 15, 2026

Messi lifts Inter Miami past D.C. United 2-1 before 72,026 in Baltimore

National Sports

Messi lifts Inter Miami past D.C. United 2-1 before 72,026 in Baltimore

by Noah Trister March 8, 2026March 8, 2026

U.S. Rep. Owolewa condemns federal overreach on D.C. traffic cameras

Washington D.C. News

U.S. Rep. Owolewa condemns federal overreach on D.C. traffic cameras

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026

A century later, Black history scholars continue renovations to ‘The house that Carter G. Woodson built’

A century later, Black history scholars continue renovations to ‘The house that Carter G. Woodson built’

March 2, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to lie in state in South Carolina after Capitol Hill dispute

Washington D.C. News

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to lie in state in South Carolina after Capitol Hill dispute

March 1, 2026

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Maryland leaders conduct surprise inspection of Baltimore ICE facility

Maryland leaders conduct surprise inspection of Baltimore ICE facility

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer March 9, 2026March 16, 2026

Maryland challenges federal detention expansion amid disproportionate impact on Black migrants

Maryland challenges federal detention expansion amid disproportionate impact on Black migrants

by Ashlee Banks March 4, 2026March 11, 2026

Virtual training to engage college men in violence prevention amid growing disconnection

Virtual training to engage college men in violence prevention amid growing disconnection

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

Executive Alliance names 64 companies to the Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation in Maryland

BUSINESS

Executive Alliance names 64 companies to the Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation in Maryland

March 2, 2026

First Lady Moore launches campaign to advance literacy among Maryland students

First Lady Moore launches campaign to advance literacy among Maryland students

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

National News

Rep. Hank Johnson re-introduces bill to de-militarize local law enforcement

Rep. Hank Johnson re-introduces bill to de-militarize local law enforcement

by Ashlee Banks March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Obama Presidential Center announces grand opening celebrations: June 18-21

Obama Presidential Center announces grand opening celebrations: June 18-21

by Special Press Release March 16, 2026

Rev. Jamal Bryant’s announcement ending Target boycott met with fierce criticism

BUSINESS

Rev. Jamal Bryant’s announcement ending Target boycott met with fierce criticism

March 16, 2026

Financial records raise conflict questions for president’s top leaders

Financial records raise conflict questions for president’s top leaders

March 15, 2026

Nearly 1 in 3 missing children in the US are Black, driving Pennsylvania and other states to propose ‘Ebony Alerts’ to ensure equal protection and public safety

Nearly 1 in 3 missing children in the US are Black, driving Pennsylvania and other states to propose ‘Ebony Alerts’ to ensure equal protection and public safety

March 15, 2026

International News

Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria’s military, killing officers and carting away weapons

Jihadis intensify attacks against Nigeria’s military, killing officers and carting away weapons

by Associated Press March 10, 2026

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine

Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks’ estate over use of her ‘stolen’ cells to advance medicine

by Brian Witte March 1, 2026

Video evidence undercuts ICE accounts in multiple recent shootings

Video evidence undercuts ICE accounts in multiple recent shootings

February 16, 2026

Caribbean governments agree to take U.S. deportees

Caribbean governments agree to take U.S. deportees

February 14, 2026

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says

Islamic militants kill at least 162 people in attacks on 2 villages in Nigeria, lawmaker says

February 8, 2026

Sports

Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant

Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant

by Special Press Release March 9, 2026March 9, 2026

Patriots plans to release 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs next week, AP source says

Patriots plans to release 4-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs next week, AP source says

by Rob Maaddi March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

CIAA Health and Mental Wellness Summit highlights fibroids and endometriosis in Black women

CIAA Health and Mental Wellness Summit highlights fibroids and endometriosis in Black women

by Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer March 3, 2026March 6, 2026

Winston-Salem women’s and Fayetteville State men’s basketball teams win 2026 CIAA Championship

Winston-Salem women’s and Fayetteville State men’s basketball teams win 2026 CIAA Championship

by Mekhi Abbott March 1, 2026March 1, 2026

Opinion

The cost of war

The cost of war

by Eric Morrissette March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Baltimore’s cultural moment is here

Baltimore’s cultural moment is here

by Special to the AFRO March 17, 2026March 18, 2026

IEPs made simple: How parents can advocate for their children

IEPs made simple: How parents can advocate for their children

by Special to the AFRO March 16, 2026

Reflecting on history, power and the future of the U.S. democracy

Reflecting on history, power and the future of the U.S. democracy

by Special to the AFRO March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

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