Category: Baltimore Community

In a setback for County Executive Rushern L. Baker III, a panel failed to reach a concensus on June 20th on gambling expansion in Prince George’s, Annapolis and Anne Arundel, officials said. The decision effectively halts any recommendation for a casino in Prince George’s this year. Concensus would have resulted in the convening of a […]

In 2012, Baltimore’s African-American Festival will push the envelope with new features and activities designed to make festival goers healthier. The 36th version of the festival, scheduled for July 7 and 8 at M&T Bank Stadium, is going green, too. Along with music and other entertainment acts, this year there will also be seminars on […]

For the first time since the 2003-2004 school year the attendance at Woodlawn High School has risen above the 90 percent mark. With a grant from Maryland Safe and Supportive Schools (MSD3), school officials have been able to move the student body closer to their goal of perfect attendance, higher GPAs and violence-free school days. […]

Visit Baltimore has just launched the new Legends and Legacies Experience Pass commemorating the lives and achievements of individuals whose courage and perseverance helped develop the United States of America as we know it. A continuation of Visit Baltimore’s ongoing multicultural marketing initiatives, the Legends and Legacies Experience Pass provides discounted, one-time admission to three […]

The rejuvenation of Cherry Hill’s Mt. Auburn Cemetery is nothing short of a pure miracle. Combined efforts of area college students, civic organizations, inmates, and local and state leaders helped push to clean and restore the cemetery, which was honored with a re-dedication ceremony last week. Though the renovations revealed have completely changed the space, […]

Celebrate with the Rev. Eva Sapp in recognition of 35 years in ministry, 3 p.m., May 19, at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 2720 W. North Ave. She presently leads the His Way Christian Women’s Ministry, one in Charleston, S.C. and the other in Baltimore. Dr. Linwood P. Robinson is pastor of Great New […]

A dynamic new stage play will be presented in Baltimore this fall, and performers are being sought to fill a variety of roles. Battle Stage Plays will be presenting this gospel stage play production based on the biblical story of “Esther” entitled “The Crown of Glory, & The Agony of Deceit.”Auditions for this production will […]

Luther Starks was frustrated. Like a lot of individuals in this economy, Luther was having a very difficult time finding full time employment and he spent his days filling out applications and knocking on doors to locate a job. While researching his options, Luther came across a Customer Service Associate training program at Business Interface […]

“Whatever comes out of this will be better than before.” Those are the words of the Rev. Dr. James Gray, following a devastating fire at Pleasant Zion Baptist Church in Dundalk, the church he pastors. He’s assured the Lord allowed it for a reason, and equally assured that “the Lord has something good in store.” […]

The homeless dogs of Baltimore Humane Society will be starring in Macbeth this month! Premiering Thursday, April 12, The Baltimore Shakespeare Factory’s production of Macbeth will include an adoptable canine as part of its acting troupe. Hopefully the play, known as one of Shakespeare’s biggest tragedies, will result in a very happy ending for the […]

The congregation and community of New Antioch Baptist Church were recently treated to an evening of gospel worship featuring award-winning singer, the Rev. Marvin Sapp. The “Evening with Marvin Sapp and Friends” also included Eric Wardell, the Abundant Life Singers along with Kenny Davis and the Melodyaires. Rev. Sapp kept everyone singing with some of […]

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