Associated Black Charities hosted a Free Teen Financial Literacy Summit for all ages at the Doubletree by Hilton in Pikesville, Md. on April 13, offering all teens in attendance a new account with a free $25 deposit and breakout sessions focused on topics such as job search and interviewing skills, entrepreneurship and investing and breaking generational mindsets.
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Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness honors leaders in the workplace
The Metropolitan Baltimore Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness celebrated the work of Angela Celestin and Robert Matthews at its third annual Louder event, an event aimed at honoring those who have shown “outstanding leadership and dedication to fostering workplaces that support their employees’ mental health”.
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NCBW’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter hosts ‘Pearls with a Purpose’ event
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter hosted “Pearls with a Purpose” on April 14 to raise funds for their advocacy work in the community.
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Baltimore City leaders file lawsuit against Dali owner, Gov. Moore gives updates on Key Bridge clean-up efforts
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and members of the Baltimore City Council filed a lawsuit against the owner and manager of the Dali, the cargo ship that struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge, alleging negligence in allowing the vessel to leave the Port of Baltimore with an unreliable power supply.
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Ask a lawyer: What to do before and after confronting bankruptcy
Ebele Ebonwu, an associate in Gordon Feinblatt’s Financial Services Group, offers advice on how to avoid bankruptcy and how to manage it once it has been filed, including the importance of a good attorney and reorganizing your finances.
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Hundreds attend AFRO High Tea in honor of Divine Nine organizations
AFRO American Newspapers honored the work of the Divine Nine Black Greek letter organizations at its 2024 High Tea, with elected officials, members, and supporters of the organization in attendance to celebrate the impact of BGLOs on the Baltimore area.
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The AFRO endorses Alsobrooks, Scott, Mosby and more
The AFRO announced their full slate of endorsements for the 2024 campaign, including Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate, Brandon M. Scott for Baltimore City mayor, Nick Mosby for Baltimore City Council president and more.
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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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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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Billionaire owner Ted Leonsis and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser agree to keep Wizards, Capitals in town for next 25 years
The Washington Wizards and Capitals have agreed to stay in the city until 2050, with the city providing financial support to modernize Capital One Arena, and the teams investing $515 million in upgrades and office space.
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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 […]