Code in the Schools, a non-profit organization, is providing underserved Baltimore youth with computer programming skills and opportunities to pursue careers in technology, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Category: LOCAL
Posted inBaltimore News
PRESS ROOM: Visit Baltimore President and CEO Al Hutchinson announces long-term transition plan after more than 8 transformative years
Visit Baltimore, the official destination sales and marketing organization for Baltimore, has announced that President and CEO Al Hutchinson will not renew his contract when it expires on June 30, 2025, but will stay on in a consultant role to assist with the transition.
Posted inBaltimore News
Artificial intelligence to take center stage at the 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference and Black Engineer of the Year Awards
The 39th Annual BEYA STEM Conference will convene at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 13-15, featuring an extensive track dedicated to artificial intelligence, as well as product displays, workshops, and a chance for attendees to learn and network with industry leaders and subject matter experts.
Posted inBaltimore News
Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten Sr. , renowned journalist, professor and pastor, dies
Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten, a veteran of 35 years in broadcasting and community service, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of education and community activism.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore DPW workers speak out on poor conditions: ‘They care more about trash than they care about us’
Djorrel Dunn, a former laborer for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, decided to obtain his Commercial Driver’s License after experiencing physical toll on his body due to the physical nature of the job. He now drives a trash truck, but his former colleagues have also reported unfair compensation and retaliation from supervisors for reporting workplace injuries.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland may dip into its climate fund to pay for other things
Governor Wes Moore’s budget proposes redirecting $150 million from a special fund that invests in renewable energy initiatives to help patch the nearly $3 billion budget deficit, while also doubling pollution reduction funds to $180 million.
Posted inBaltimore News
New design for Francis Scott Key Bridge unveiled, demolition set for spring 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller unveiled the design concept for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March 2024, and announced plans for the construction and reopening of the bridge by fall 2028.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Candidates’ forums scheduled for Prince George’s special elections
A special election on June 3 will decide who will fill a vacant District 5 seat on the Prince George’s County Council, with 12 candidates vying for the county executive position and 5 candidates for the open council seat in District 5.
Posted inMaryland News
Should Maryland grant parole to more elderly and ill inmates? Lawmakers disagree.
Maryland lawmakers are divided on whether to reform the state’s medical and geriatric parole programs, which have rarely approved medical parole requests for older and seriously ill inmates.
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Uncovering the untold stories of watermen and women on the Chesapeake
The documentary “Water’s Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake” highlights the contributions of African Americans to the seafood and maritime industries in Maryland, with the help of Vincent Leggett’s work in preserving Black history.
Posted inMaryland News
Moms and students push forward in fight for stronger gun laws in Maryland
Volunteers of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and Everytown for Gun Safety’s advocacy day in Annapolis, Md. highlighted the need for action to end gun violence in Maryland communities.
Posted inEducation
Greater Washington Urban League opens applications for Fall 2025 scholarships
The Greater Washington Urban League is now accepting applications for Fall 2025 scholarships, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $8,000, and a deadline of Feb. 20.
