On Aug. 5, Baltimore’s National Night Out brought music, food, and back-to-school giveaways to neighborhoods across the city. Mayor Brandon M. Scott visited nine sites, highlighting the event’s goal of fostering unity between residents, law enforcement, and community leaders.
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Robyn Murphy named permanent head of BOPA
Robyn Murphy has been named the permanent CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, following nearly eight months in the interim role. A native of Edmondson Village, Murphy sees the appointment as both a personal milestone and a chance to lead BOPA into a new era of creativity, equity and partnership.
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Volunteers of America unveils 71 affordable housing units in Southwest Baltimore
Volunteers of America unveiled 71 renovated affordable housing units in Southwest Baltimore, aiming to support veterans, formerly homeless individuals and residents with mental health needs amid the city’s housing crisis.
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A housing voucher helped Labrenia Parker survive—now she owns a home in the ZIP code she grew up in
Labrenia Parker spent nights sleeping on friends’ floors before a housing voucher gave her and her children a stable place to live. This year, with the help of a lender who guided her through grants and savings, she became a first-time homeowner in the same ZIP code where she grew up.
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After complaints go nowhere, Maryland woman pushes for accountability from local lawyers
After hiring a bankruptcy attorney to challenge what she believed were inflated mortgage charges, Iris McClain says she was left with missed deadlines, a dismissed case and no refund. She’s now warning others and calling for greater accountability, alleging the state’s attorney oversight system is built to shield lawyers, not protect clients.
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Baltimore County Council votes down Khadijah Walker as inspector general nominee
The Baltimore County Council voted 5-2 to reject County Executive Katherine A. Klausmeier’s nominee for inspector general, Khadijah Walker, marking what some say is an unprecedented move. The decision follows public outcry, scrutiny of Walker’s background, and backlash over the administration’s choice not to reappoint incumbent Kelly Madigan.
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Maryland’s forgotten victims: Shedding light on the state’s lynching legacy
Since 2018, the Maryland Lynching Memorial Project has worked to uncover the state’s legacy of racial terror, documenting dozens of lynchings that were long ignored or forgotten. Its leaders say reckoning with these truths is essential to healing—and to preventing history from repeating itself.
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Commentary: Why we paused—and why getting BLocal right matters for the Baltimore region
Greater Baltimore Committee president and CEO Mark Anthony Thomas explains why the organization paused BLocal to restructure it as a long-term, scalable initiative aimed at boosting local hiring, procurement and investment across the region.
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Community advocates push for fairness as Baltimore County redistricting plan heads toward council vote
Baltimore County’s Redistricting Commission has released its recommendations for redrawing council districts following the county’s expansion from seven to nine seats. While the commission proposes two majority-Black and two other minority districts, local leaders and activists—including the NAACP and the Westside Coalition—continue to push for more equitable representation, expressing concern that communities like Woodlawn remain fragmented and underrepresented.
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A look at how Gloria Nelson continues to advocate for Turner Station
Gloria Nelson is dedicated to preserving Turner Station’s legacy while advocating for its future. Once a thriving Black community, the neighborhood faces challenges, but Nelson leads efforts to revitalize it. Through partnerships and advocacy, she works to improve sustainability, housing and economic opportunities, ensuring Turner Station endures for generations.
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Turmoil grips Baltimore City NAACP
Amid ongoing tensions within the NAACP, the Baltimore City branch of the NAACP released a statement criticizing the national board’s handling of its administrative oversight and the internal investigations of the branch’s top leaders. The branch claims the national office has been largely inactive in helping restore full operations, instead stifling its efforts.
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Baltimore schools take action to combat youth homelessnessÂ
Baltimore City is working to combat youth homelessness through programs in its public schools. With Black youth especially affected, the community leaders are working to address housing instability and its impact on education.
