Author Archives: MelanieR.Holmes

The day Rebecca Morgan thought would never come is just moments away. After almost two decades of pursuing her bachelor’s degree, she will finally walk across the Coppin State University commencement stage on May 23. Hoping that her dedication to education would inspire her three grandchildren, Morgan is on the verge of completing a journey […]

With Baltimore City still crawling in a $121 million deficit, the mayor was forced to propose cutting the annual July 4th celebration to save money. But Ports America Chesapeake (PAC), which has sponsored the city’s New Year’s Eve celebration for the past three years, has recently stepped in to sponsor the Independence Day festivities with […]

Nearly 300 of Baltimore City residents attended City Council President Jack Young’s Taxpayers’ Night to address members of the City Council about the mayor’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget. Held at the War Memorial Building on Monday night, citizens directly addressed Council members tasked with passing Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s $50 million package of taxes and […]

After almost a decade, the dream of nine Baltimore City teens to create a safe haven for youth has come true. The grand opening of The Dream House was held on May 8, marking an end to the tedious and tiresome renovation efforts and the beginning of constructive afterschool activities for elementary, middle and high […]

The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority are attacking the growing problem of childhood obesity through their Healthy Fitness Involving Teens and Tweens (Healthy FITT) Fair on May 15. Students will participate in discussions on dental hygiene, peer pressure, self esteem, healthy relationships, juvenile diabetes, teenagers and smoking, personal safety and other relevant topics. They […]

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake hosted the 4th Annual Baltimore’s Top Neighborhood Moms luncheon, which she founded while serving as City Council president. The 25 Top Neighborhood moms were nominated by their neighborhood associations in recognition of their efforts to keep their communities safe and strong. Contest winners do not have to […]

A White male who allegedly attacked a Black Baltimore City police officer was charged with a hate crime and first-degree assault yesterday morning. James Kimble, 20, of Harford County is in jail on $1 million bail for striking off-duty Detective Jermaine Cook in the face with a glass mug, which may result in loss of […]

Maryland native Freda Lewis-Hall is a psychiatrist recognized for her “scientific achievement, patient health advocacy, and government service,” and on May 23, she will share her knowledge with Coppin State University’s graduating class of 2010 when she delivers the commencement address. “We are especially pleased to welcome our commencement speaker to the campus and look […]

With a 4-1 vote, the Baltimore City Council’s Finance Committee advanced part of Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s Comprehensive Plan on Monday. Her proposed 4-cent surcharge on beverage containers will be voted on by the entire Council at the next full-body meeting in less than two weeks. If passed, Rawlings-Blake expects it will generate $11.4 million to […]