By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Eight U.S. Senate candidates attended a March 21 forum in Baltimore the day after a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll revealed that Republican […]
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Temporary channel opens as authorities strive to clear Key Bridge wreckage
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com It is still unclear when the rubble of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the Dali container ship will be removed from the […]
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Baltimore residents attend annual legislative evening in Annapolis
Maryland State Sen. Antonio Hayes and Delegates Marlon Amprey and Melissa Wells invited over 100 Baltimore residents to “An Evening in Annapolis with District 40” to learn about the work their representatives are doing in the General Assembly on their behalf.
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Baltimore Mayor Scott touts success with crime and gun reform during State of the City Address
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Many gathered for Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s 2024 State of the City Address at Baltimore Center Stage on March 25. In it, he […]
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7 journalism students selected for MDDC internships
Seven highly qualified journalism students have been selected as interns for the MDDC Press Association’s Reese Cleghorn Internship program, where they will gain real-world experience and publish 35-40 published clips during their eight-week paid internships.
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As Mayor Brandon M. Scott handles bridge tragedy, racists blow dog whistle
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has been targeted by racists and White supremacists on Twitter for his leadership, empathy, and concern for victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster, despite the fact that DEI didn’t build the bridge, load the ship, or steer it when it veered into the support pillar.
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Baltimore leaders consider economic impact of Key Bridge collapse
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has caused a ripple effect in the Maryland economy, with the Port of Baltimore contributing nearly $3.3 billion in total personal income, $395 million in taxes, and $2.6 billion in business income.
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Executive Alliance highlights the state of women’s representation during Honor Roll ceremony
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Executive Alliance hosted its 2024 Honor Roll Award for Women’s Representation ceremony in Baltimore on March 20, celebrating 43 local, nonprofits, hospitals, colleges […]
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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com All listed events are free to the public. Teen Lab at Walters Art Museum Starting on April 4, Baltimore teens can hang out […]
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge struck by ship, collapses into water
By AFRO Staff The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has issued an alert on Facebook and other social media platforms warning drivers to “avoid I-695 southeast corridor” as a portion of […]
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Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development 2024 agenda
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com And Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As the 2024 Maryland General Assembly comes to an end, Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development (BUILD), […]
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Morgan State University explores implications and opportunities for Maryland’s iGaming bill
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The state of Maryland is currently considering legalizing i-gaming, or internet-based gambling on casino-style games. Two bills in the Maryland General Assembly, HB1319 […]