Baltimore City firefighters express concern over the city’s decision to downgrade four Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical units to Basic Life Support (BLS), mentioning increased strain on already overworked paramedics and EMTs.
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Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood visits HBCUs and historic sites in D.C. area to empower Black youth
Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood took a tour of historically Black Colleges and Universities, museums, and landmarks in Washington, D.C., to expose young men to different learning opportunities and encourage them to attend college.
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BMORENews celebrates founder Doni Glover’s 60th birthday, honors Baltimore media trailblazersÂ
BMORENews.com honored founder Doni Glover for his 60th birthday with a benefit celebrating Black media and community. The event recognized media pioneers with an award ceremony for the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Honorees. Keynote speakers included Dawn Moore, first lady of Maryland, and Wanda Draper, former executive director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Guests enjoyed musical performances, soul food and heartfelt reflections.
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Baltimore police release bodycam video in fatal shooting of 70-year-old womanÂ
Baltimore police have released bodycam footage showing the fatal shooting of 70-year-old Pytorcarcha Clark-Brooks, a mentally ill woman who approached officers with a knife during a welfare check. The NAACP is demanding an independent investigation, condemning the use of lethal force and calling for systemic change in how mental health crises are handled.
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Baltimore Community Lending celebrates opening of new headquartersÂ
Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters at 301 N. Calvert St. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local leaders, investors, and community supporters. The event honored BCL’s mission to uplift underserved communities and small Black-owned businesses, including a tribute to late lending officer Frank Coakley.
