Category: Baltimore News

BALTIMORE – Construction of the biotech park linked to the $1.8 billion redevelopment project north of the Johns Hopkins Hospital has stalled, with leaders of the plan looking for another economic anchor nearly 10 years into the venture. Five high-tech lab buildings are on site maps for East Baltimore Development Inc., the non-profit corporation overseeing […]

As of April 27, Baltimore City census participation was 66 percent. Two weeks prior, the mayor congratulated residents for a 61 percent return rate, beating the 2000 census return rate by one percentage point. Still, city officials are pushing for all residents to return their forms. “We had the lowest turnout of any major city […]

Maryland State Sen. Catherine Pugh will soon head the country’s third largest assembly of African-American lawmakers. She was recently elected the new chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (LBCM) and will take office on July 1. Pugh has been an active member of the caucus since 2005 and previously served as the first and […]

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 […]

On May 25, the Baltimore City Branch of the NAACP will hold its general monthly meeting. At the event, NAACP members, various organizations and residents of the community will hold a panel discussion on bullying in the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS). Joining in on the discussion is the Baltimore City Health Department, BCPSS, […]

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 […]

Baltimore Ravens star Ray Lewis has been a stabilizing symbol throughout his tenure in the city since being drafted in 1996. After 14 years of dominating the NFL, Lewis is easily the most recognizable sports figure in all of “Cham City.” But even with a résumé that includes 11 Pro Bowl appearances, nine All-Pro team […]

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 […]