Baltimore Police Department officials are still seeking suspects responsible for the Oct. 3 shooting of five people on the campus of Morgan State University in Northeast Baltimore. Authorities have released a video showing multiple persons of interest and are asking for help with identifications.
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Morgan State University officials cancel 2023 MSU Homecoming Parade, postpone football match and 39th Annual MSU Gala
By AFRO Staff Morgan State University (MSU) officials have decided to cancel or postpone all events related to the 2023 homecoming season. In a message to the MSU community on Oct. 4, David K. Wilson, Ed.D., president of the institution explained the decision. “Today, we unfortunately find ourselves navigating this tragic event during a time […]
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Police continue search for gunman after shooting on Morgan State University campus
By Layla EasonSpecial to the AFRO Classes on the campus of Morgan State University (MSU) were canceled on Oct. 4, as Baltimore Police Department and Morgan State Police Department (MSUPD) officials continued the search for a gunman who opened fire on the campus late Tuesday night. One woman and four men sustained gunshot wounds around […]
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Police confirm multiple people shot on Morgan State University campus
By AFRO Staff Multiple people have been shot on the campus of Morgan State University, a historically Black college in Northeast Baltimore. The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) confirmed the shooting at 10:01 p.m. “BPD is on the scene of an active shooter situation in the 1700 block of Argonne Drive,” law enforcement officials announced from […]
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Residents protest as Baltimore City Council confirms Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace were officially confirmed by the Baltimore City Council on Oct. 2. Worley and Wallace were nominated for their respective roles in July by Mayor Brandon M. Scott. Former Police Commissioner Michael Harrison stepped down on June 8 […]
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Parasite detected in Baltimore’s Druid Lake Reservoir
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com The Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) announced on Sept. 28 their discovery of Cryptosporidium (Crypto), a microscopic parasite, in the Druid Lake Reservoir. This discovery has impacted parts of Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Howard County. “Monthly, DPW collects samples both at Ashburton and Druid Lake Reservoirs and […]
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Baltimore’s grand finale: A spectacular end to the summer season of arts and culture
By Ericka Alston Buck, Special to the AFRO As the summer sun gradually yields to the crisp embrace of fall, Baltimore’s arts and culture scene bids adieu to the old and hello to a new season in an extravagant fashion. This year’s swan song included a trifecta of remarkable events: the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball, […]
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Artscape returns to Baltimore after three-year hiatus
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Artscape, one of the largest free outdoor arts festivals, returned to Baltimore. Artscape took place Sept. 22 through Sept. 24 at the 1300 to 1800 blocks of Charles Street and Mount Royal Avenue. Despite Tropical Storm Ophelia […]
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Suspect Jason Billingsley arrested for murder of Baltimore CEO Pava LaPere
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced the arrest of murder suspect Jason Billingsley, 32, on Sept. 28. “Billingsley was taken into custody in Bowie, Md. at approximately 11 p.m. last night,” said Worley, at a press […]
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City council committee approves Baltimore City Mayor Scott’s nominations for Police Commissioner and Fire Chief, community members speak out
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com In back-to-back confirmation hearings on Sept. 21, the Rules and Legislative Oversight Committee approved Acting Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley and Acting Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace. “I have dedicated my life to serving Baltimore City Police Departments,” said Worley during the hearing. “I’m committed to working every […]
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AFRO PRESS ROOM: Artscape 2023 to resume festivities on Sept. 24
(September 23, 2023) – The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA), after consulting with the Mayor’s Office, the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management and the Baltimore City Fire Department, has made the decision to resume Artscape on Sunday, September 24th, 2023. While rain is expected to continue throughout the day Sunday, winds […]
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Jonathon Heyward set to debut as first Black music director of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 23
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com Jonathon Heyward will make history as the first Black and youngest person to ever lead the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra next month. Heyward will step into the role of BSO music director on Sep. 23 at the 2023 Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala. To celebrate Heyward’s five-year tenure and the […]
