The Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC) recently released its first-ever Investment Scorecard for the Region, revealing that the region attracted 347 investment and development deals for a total of $4.19 billion in 2023, creating 23,000 new direct jobs and generating $1.7 billion in labor income.
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Baseball Hall of Fame to honor Hank Aaron with statue unveiling; U.S. Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is unveiling a bronze statue of Hank Aaron to celebrate the anniversary of his record-breaking 715th home run, and the U.S. Postal Service is issuing a commemorative Forever stamp to celebrate his life and career.
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O.J. Simpson: A Polarizing Figure’s Final Chapter
O.J. Simpson, a name etched in American sports and entertainment, has passed away at the age of 76, having experienced triumphs, controversies, and a rollercoaster ride through the justice system, with his legacy a study in contrasts of unparalleled athletic achievement marred by allegations of violence and legal entanglements.
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Authorities remove 34 containers from Dali cargo ship as temporary channels see sparse commercial activityÂ
The Governor of Maryland has called for bipartisan support and cooperation in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse, with the federal government deploying emergency funds and the city of Baltimore providing financial relief to affected workers and businesses.
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Historic $206 million allocated to Chesapeake Bay restoration by EPA
By Brennan Stewart Capital News Service The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated towards projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. The historic levels of funding reflect the Biden administration’s increased investments in environmental programs and infrastructure projects. “For a long time, the EPA’s budget […]
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Baltimore Port union calls for supplemental wages in economic fallout of Key Bridge collapse
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has left thousands of dock workers and truckers out of work, causing a loss of $191 million a day in economic impact, and is causing trucking companies to struggle to serve their customers.
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Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott unveils preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott released his preliminary fiscal year 2025 budget, which covers the gap between the operating and capital plans while also funding school construction, building upgrades, and ADA enhancements.
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Key Bridge waterways deemed uncontaminated
After the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Patapsco River has been tested for contamination and no danger has been found, but officials are still monitoring the water for any residue.
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Entertainment mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new allegations amidst sex trafficking investigation
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ properties were raided by authorities on March 25th, revealing new allegations of sex trafficking and highlighting the troubling intersection of power and abuse in the music industry.
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100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA, INC. launches its ‘Real Men Vote’ campaign and national tour rallying Black men around the importance of voting
100 Black Men of America, Inc. launched its “Real Men Vote” campaign and 13-city tour to provide Black men with the information and tools they need to make informed civic decisions and leverage their voting power to better their communities.
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Black student group at private Missouri college rallies after report of students using racial slurs
The Association of Black Students at St. Louis’ Washington University held a sit-in at a dining hall where a group of students allegedly threw eggs, stood on tables, and used racial slurs in front of primarily racial minority workers, causing them to feel intimidated and uncomfortable.
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Oklahoma executes Black man convicted of double slaying in 2002
Michael Dewayne Smith, 41, was executed by lethal injection on April 4 for the 2002 shooting deaths of Janet Moore and Sharath Pulluru, and is the first person executed in Oklahoma this year and the 12th put to death since the state resumed executions in 2021.