Author Archives: Shernay Williams

With the Baltimore Inner Harbor as his backdrop and an oversized American flag looming to his left, the 42nd U.S. President Bill Clinton joined some of Maryland’s top lawmakers, Oct. 21, to rally support for Gov. Martin O’Malley. The event, held in Federal Hill Park, attracted a throng of almost 1,000 supporters from across the […]

Oldtown, a predominately Black community located just east of downtown Baltimore, will soon undergo redevelopment. But stakeholders at the nearby commuter institution Sojourner-Douglass College say they are doing whatever it takes to ensure the scheme won’t lead to more gentrification in the city. The college has challenged the city’s Planning Commission to place as “much […]

Healthy Choice John’s Barbecue, a carry-out restaurant in Lexington Market, was issued the city’s first citation on Oct. 21 for serving food high in trans fats. The business was fined $100 after the Baltimore City Health Department found trans fat levels exceeding the legal 0.5 grams per serving in their margarine during a random inspection […]

Baltimore City residents voiced their opinions on Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) Company’s plan to raise base rates for consumers at a forum hosted on Oct. 13 by the Maryland Public Service Commission. It was the third of five meetings the regulators scheduled around the state. The first two were held in Bel Air and […]

Gregg Bernstein’s sweep over Pat Jessamy for state’s attorney in the Maryland primaries is a warning for Gov. Martin O’Malley not to take the Black vote for granted, say many Baltimore politicians and political strategists. They argue that Black voters will determine the outcome of the gubernatorial race, waving 2006 exit poll stats as proof. […]

When Linda Kaminkow, 52, of Dundalk stepped into Coppin State University’s community health center in 2005, she quickly fell in love with the friendly smiles, one-on-one attention and positive atmosphere. “The clinic, overall, is a wonder,” she said. “From the lady at the front desk to the medical assistants to the doctors, they are very […]

In the wake of President Barack Obama’s call to action for education reform, about 300 Baltimore City community leaders, educators, students and concerned citizens gathered, Oct. 9, at Morgan State University. Their goal: To address the consistently low rates of African-American males’ performance in school. The idea for the forum began a few years ago, […]