The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office hosted a town hall on March 18 at Digital Harbor High School to discuss juvenile crime and the impact of local smoke shops in Baltimore. Panelists and community members advocated for a fight against the opening of these businesses, as well as providing local resources to attendees.
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7th Annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast
By Kappa Alpha Psi Baltimore Alumni Chapter On Feb. 21, 2026, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore (KAPFMB) hosted its seventh Annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast (BHMPB) at the 5-Star Family Life Center on the campus of Morning Star Baptist Church in Gywnn Oak, Md. The Black History Month Prayer Breakfast franchise […]
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Northeast SARE Partnership Grant seeks proposals for innovative farming projects
The Northeast SARE Partnership Grant program is offering up to $30,000 for researchers, educators and agricultural service providers to test innovative farming practices in collaboration with local farmers. Past projects, like one in Baltimore that turned food and farm waste into nutrient-rich compost, have improved urban food production while engaging youth and reducing pollution.
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Baltimore women who turned tragedy into transformation for West Baltimore
After experiencing personal and community tragedy, Ashiah Parker and Tracey Malone transformed their grief into leadership in West Baltimore. Parker rose from volunteer to executive director of the No Boundaries Coalition following the death of Freddie Gray, while Malone, after losing her brother to violence, helped build the Sandtown-Winchester Collective into a 26-entity coalition—both women anchoring their work in love, organizing and community empowerment.
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Opioid Restitution Funds begin to reach local organizations
Funds from the Opioid Restitution Fund allocate $2 million dollars in community grants to 11 organizations across Baltimore by Mayor Brandon M. Scott to help to continue to mitigate the current crisis.
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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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Greater Baltimore Urban League rebounds after probation, plans April Business Summit
The Greater Baltimore Urban League has been removed from probation by the National Urban League after addressing governance and financial compliance issues cited in 2025. New leadership, including board chair Kevin Seawright and interim CEO Tershea Rice, implemented a strategic plan and strengthened oversight. The organization is now focusing on rebuilding momentum, including hosting its upcoming Business Summit on April 24 in Baltimore.
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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.
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Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy hosts annual Excellence Gala
FLT Preparatory Academy held its Annual Excellence Gala to celebrate the academic achievements of its students, honor the legacy of Furman L. Templeton, and recognize the dedication of its community partners.
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Bilal Abdullah’s family files civil lawsuit against Baltimore officers
Joy Alston, mother of Bilal “BJ” Abdullah, has filed a civil lawsuit against three Baltimore police officers over her son’s fatal shooting, alleging excessive force, wrongful death, battery and constitutional violations. The family, still seeking answers more than a year later, also criticized the Maryland Attorney General’s decision not to file criminal charges as attorneys move into the discovery phase for evidence such as texts and surveillance footage.
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Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant
By Rachel RichardsBaltimore Ravens Public Relations Applications for the 2026 Ravens Youth Sports Grant opened March 3, continuing the organization’s longstanding commitment to strengthening youth athletics across the community. Applications will be accepted from March 3 through April 11, 2026. The grant program supports youth and high school sports programs across a wide range of […]
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Maryland leaders conduct surprise inspection of Baltimore ICE facility
Maryland leaders toured the Baltimore ICE facility, condemning the inhumane conditions identified even in the absence of detainees. Legislators praised Judge Julie R. Rubin’s March 6 order limiting capacity for detainees at the facility to 55 people and city officials have pledged to protect immigrants by fighting private detention centers.