By Special Release Clark Hospitality, part owner of Papi’s Cuisine and The Outkrowd group owners of Blk Swan have joined forces to create an elevated and exquisite dining destination where sophistication meets culinary mastery, named Prim and Proper. This historic, first collaboration between the two restaurant powerhouses is nestled in the heart of downtown Baltimore […]
Category: LIFE & STYLE
Arlington Links Chapter to host virtual heart health awareness event
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com On National Go Red Day, Feb. 2, Links from D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) will host a virtual “Red Dress” event in hopes of raising awareness about heart conditions. Symone Sanders, Michelle Miller, Dr. Jacqueline Griffiths and many more have been handpicked to join a broader public health effort facilitated […]
Sydney’s Ice Creams: bringing sweet treats to Belair-Edison neighborhood
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sydney Newton, like so many others, found herself out of a job. She had been working as a server at The Capital Grille, but was laid off as restaurants were forced to shut down their dining rooms. The Northwood, Baltimore native became an […]
Wes Moore unveils proposed budget
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore unveiled his fiscal year (FY) 2025 proposed budget on Jan. 17, highlighting his focus on public safety, with increased funding for police protection, the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and a new statewide gun violence prevention center. Moore said that his goal is to “make Maryland safer, […]
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield invests in West Baltimore as tenant in The Village at Mondawmin
On Jan. 23 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the country’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, announced plans to lease approximately 20,000 square feet of space at The Village at Mondawmin at Mondawmin Mall. The move is designed to double down on their investment in West Baltimore and workforce development initiatives. “We believe anchor institutions in […]
Tips for love and finance in 2024
By Teri Williams The new year brings new beginnings, which is a great time to focus on love and finances. Whether it’s self-love, romantic love or the love of our children, love has an impact on our money. Better to be intentional about the mixture of the two, rather than put our head in the […]
Experience elegance and culinary excellence at Prim and Proper – A new modern French American inspired culinary haven
Baltimore – Clark Hospitality, co-owner of Papi’s Cuisine, and The Outkrowd Group, co-owners of Blk Swan, have joined forces to create an elevated and exquisite dining destination where sophistication meets culinary mastery, fittingly named Prim and Proper. This dining concept is the first collaboration between the two local powerhouse restaurateurs. Nestled in the heart of […]
Planning for the unexpected and finding your path forward
Sponsored Content by JPMorgan Chase & Co. By Tawanna Browne Smith Vice President and Banker, JPMorgan Private Bank When you lose a spouse, you’re often left grieving while also trying to figure out how to find a way forward and identify what’s next – personally, career wise and financially. Life is a journey with many […]
Meet Dr. Jamie Ware, the woman advocating for more cervical cancer education and preventive screenings
By Mylika ScatliffeAFRO Women’s Health Writer January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and if nothing else, Dr. Jamie Ware wants women to remember that unlike many other cancers, cervical cancer can be prevented. “There is a screening test to detect cervical cancer and with regular screening at the proper intervals, we can take measures to […]
Ohio woman who miscarried at home won’t be charged with corpse abuse, grand jury decides
By Julie Carr SmythThe Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman facing a criminal charge for her handling of a home miscarriage will not be charged, a grand jury decided Jan. 11. The Trumbull County prosecutor’s office said grand jurors declined to return an indictment for abuse of a corpse against Brittany Watts, […]
Baltimore lands on New York Times’ ‘52 Places to Go This Year’ list
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The New York Times just dubbed Baltimore one of the top places to visit this year as part of its “52 Places to Go” in 2024 list. It joined destinations like Paris, France; Maui, Hawaii; Hurghada, Egypt; and Vienna, Austria. Freelance travel writer Daniel Scheffler penned the excerpt on Baltimore, […]
How the clean energy win in Michigan provides a roadmap for other states
By Ben Jealous If you live in Detroit or another part of Michigan where there’s a looming threat of bodily harm from fossil fuel pollution, it just got a little easier to breathe a sigh of relief … and to maintain your ability to breathe in general. The historic Clean Energy Future Package and Clean […]

