A new exhibition at SBM Gallery in Charm City highlights decades of work by Baltimore-based artist Paula Phillips. The exhibit, which opens on April 3 at 5 p.m., explores themes of identity, spirituality and community through mixed media.
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Orioles to open 2026 season against Minnesota Twins at Camden Yards
The Orioles host the Minnesota Twins March 26 at Camden Yards for their season opener. New manager Craig Albernaz looks to rebound from last year’s 75-87 season.
Posted inReligion
Zion Baptist Church prepares for the ribbon cutting at new East Baltimore location
Zion Baptist Church, led by Dr. Marshall F. Prentice, will celebrate their new location at 1600 Harford Ave. in East Baltimore on March 21 and March 22.
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United Way of Central Maryland, Wellpoint Maryland celebrate Read Across America Month with Baltimore scholars
United Way of Central Maryland and Wellpoint Maryland recently partnered for a Read Across America Month event with scholars from Curtis Bay Elementary and Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle Schools in Baltimore City. More than 900 titles were donated, allowing students to choose which books they wanted to take home.
Posted inNational News
Rev. Robert Turner to take reparations fight nationwide after years-long protest
Rev. Robert Turner, the pastor who has walked from Baltimore to the White House for 40 months, has concluded his monthly treks to bring attention to the need for federal reparations. Turner recently spoke with the AFRO about his next steps.
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Alice Fitts, First Lady and longtime educator, dies at 80
Alice Louise Alston Fitts, longtime Baltimore City public school counselor and first lady of First Baptist Church, passed away Feb 2. 2026. She was 80 years old.
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Associated Black Charities to address safety resources at Cherry Hill Community Convo
Associated Black Charities will host a Community Conversation in Cherry Hill tonight, Feb.19, with a goal of connecting residents with neighborhood resources while centering their lived experiences. The event will take place at 6 p.m. inside of the Baum Auditorium at Medstar Harbor Hospital.