Once a declining shopping center, Northwood Commons has transformed into a thriving hub for new businesses just steps from Morgan State University. Entrepreneurs like Lashae Wesley of Estie Lash and Jawad Labwam of Local Fry are helping reshape the space into a growing community destination.
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What to do if your home was listed in Baltimore’s tax sale
Baltimore City residents who have had their homes listed in the city’s annual tax sale can still redeem their homes by repaying the debt before the investor takes legal action, and there are several programs available to help with overdue taxes.
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Nas makes history with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performance
Hip-hop legend Nas makes history at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall by performing his iconic album “Illmatic” alongside the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, marking the first time an internationally renowned rapper has collaborated with the BSO in its 109-year history.
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Protesters defend Marilyn Mosby amid reported complaint by Baltimore State’s Attorney
Supporters of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby held a protest outside the State’s Attorney’s Office on July 18, denouncing what they view as a political attempt to discredit her and revoke her law license.
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Charlene Hyman, Baltimore fashion icon, remembered for global impact and creative legacy
Charlene Hyman, pioneering Baltimore fashion designer and founder of Hyman and Hyman Fashion Designers, died on June 20 at age 68. Celebrated for her glamorous couture, international acclaim and mentorship within the fashion community, Hyman left an enduring legacy of creativity, compassion, and trailblazing artistry that touched both runways and hearts.
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National Zero HIV Stigma Day: Fighting stigma, saving lives
Zero HIV Stigma Day, observed on July 21, aims to raise awareness, encourage testing, and dismantle the harmful stigma surrounding HIV—especially in disproportionately affected Black communities. Advocates stress that ending stigma is key to saving lives and ensuring that all people can access care without fear, shame, or judgment.
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Rebuilding trust in Baltimore starts with owning past wrongs
At a West Baltimore exhibit on July 11, residents, city leaders and grassroots organizers gathered to confront decades of broken trust between police and communities, culminating in a powerful panel calling for urgent action, accountability and shared power.
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Community acts fast as drug crisis grips Baltimore
A mass overdose involving 27 people in Baltimore’s Penn-North area has sparked urgent community and city-wide response, highlighting both the depth of the drug crisis and the effectiveness of rapid interventions like Naloxone distribution. City leaders, including Sen. Antonio Hayes, emphasized the need for long-term investment and wraparound services to address the systemic neglect that has long plagued the area.
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Firefighters feel unsupported as Baltimore plans to downgrade four medical units
Baltimore City firefighters express concern over the city’s decision to downgrade four Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical units to Basic Life Support (BLS), mentioning increased strain on already overworked paramedics and EMTs.
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Walter P. Carter Institute launches civic leadership program to empower Baltimore’s future changemakers
The Walter P. Carter Institute of Leadership and Service has launched its first major initiative, the Community Leadership and Empowerment Program (CLEP), a free 10-week course designed to cultivate Baltimore’s next generation of grassroots leaders. Rooted in the legacy of civil rights icon Walter P. Carter, the program equips participants with tools in civic engagement, advocacy and public service to help them lead meaningful change in their communities
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Black and Missing: Baltimore woman found, but her disappearance highlighted ongoing national crisis
Alayia Berry, a 21-year-old Baltimore woman, was found at a local hospital after a massive search effort, having gone missing on July 10 under mysterious circumstances.
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Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood visits HBCUs and historic sites in D.C. area to empower Black youth
Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood took a tour of historically Black Colleges and Universities, museums, and landmarks in Washington, D.C., to expose young men to different learning opportunities and encourage them to attend college.