Angela Alsobrooks has resigned from her position as county executive of Prince George’s County, MD, to prepare for her role as Maryland’s first Black woman senator, while Tara H. Jackson steps in as acting county executive.
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Herlda Senhouse, the second-oldest U.S. resident, dies at age 113
Herlda Senhouse, who founded a jazz dance group to raise money for Black students in the 1950s and lived to become the second-oldest person in the United States, has died at age 113.
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Baltimore County inmates say bacterial infections linked to contaminated water
Inmates at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Md. have alleged that bacteria in the water is causing rampant infection on Tier 4H, and they have been given medication to treat the infection but the source of the exposure has not been addressed.
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Root Branch Media presents “Root Branch Marketplace” in celebration of Small Business Saturday
By Kenzie Burn Root Branch Media Group On Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30, Root Branch Media proudly presents Root Branch Marketplace, an inspiring television special that celebrates the spirit of entrepreneurship and the local business community. Premiere live stream broadcasting will take place on Root Branch Media’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RootBranchMediaGroup on Saturday, Nov. 30, at […]
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Morgan State University enrollment swells to nearly 11,000, breaking record for fourth consecutive year
Morgan State University has recorded its fourth consecutive year of record first-year student growth and overall student enrollment, bucking national trends for higher education, with a 9.4% increase over the previous year and a 4% increase in enrollment for first-year students.
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Dru Hill honored with ceremonial street signs in Baltimore
Dru Hill, a legendary R&B group, received a heartfelt tribute with street name signs honoring their contributions to the city of Baltimore and their impact on the community.
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Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity host ‘Thanksgiving for All’ in West Baltimore
The men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity served a Thanksgiving meal to residents of City View McCulloh Homes, focusing on senior citizens, with the help of the Kappa League.
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Baltimore Museum of Art celebrates 110th anniversary
The Baltimore Museum of Art celebrated its 110th anniversary with a sold out BMA Ball, honoring artists LaToya Ruby Frazier and Sir John Akomfrah, and raising over $900,000, while Governor Wes Moore emphasized the importance of the arts community for a thriving city.
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Local, state and federal officials announce takedown of four criminal organizations in drug bust
By Ariyana GriffinAFRO Staff Writeragriffin@afro.com On Nov. 25, officials on the federal, state and local levels convened at Baltimore Police Department headquarters to announce a significant drug takedown. The operation, part of the “Group Violence Reduction Strategy (GVRS), was titled “Operation Tornado Alley” and successfully dismantled four individual crime organizations wreaking havoc in the southwest […]
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Local artists land on 2025 Grammy nomination list with Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is set to be a historic night, with African-American artists like Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and Doechii leading the nominations in multiple genres, showcasing the diversity and talent of Black creatives in the music industry.
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New leadership named after top two leaders of Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners resign
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners has appointed Robert Salley and Ashiah Parker to replace Ronald S. McFadden and Shantell L. Roberts, who resigned on Nov. 19.
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Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and cultural advocate, dies at 94
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and daughter of Cab Calloway, passed away at age 94, leaving behind a legacy of education, arts advocacy, and cultural preservation.