Demolition of the remaining Key Bridge structures begin in July as part of a major rebuild effort. Nearby communities seek continued involvement and safeguards against environmental and noise impacts.
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Turner Station residents speak out on flooding and infrastructure needs during ABC’s Community Convo
Residents of Turner Station are facing intensified flooding and longstanding neglect following the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Community members expressed frustration over delayed county action and called for urgent investment to address the neighborhood’s critical infrastructure and environmental challenges.
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Swanisha Hinton receives The Arc Baltimore’s Visionary Leadership Award
Swanisha Hinton is the 2025 Visionary Leadership Award recipient at The Arc Baltimore’s Catalyst for Change Awards Ceremony, recognizing her impact on advocacy and person-centered care.
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Revitalizing Sandtown-Winchester: A call for community health investment and local control
By Rosine Beleho I care deeply about Sandtown-Winchester because I’ve walked its streets, talked with its residents, and seen both its history and its pain firsthand. As someone pursuing a career in social work and committed to healing communities, what’s happening here breaks my heart and motivates me to speak out. If you live in […]
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Charm City glows with Pride
Baltimore celebrated 50 years of LGBTQIA+ Pride with its 2025 “50 Shades of Pride” festival, featuring a week of vibrant events and a heartfelt parade that highlighted Black joy, love, and advocacy. From multigenerational families to strong allyship, the celebration reflected both the progress made and the urgent need for continued support and representation.
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State of the People wraps three-day national tour in Baltimore
The State of the People National Assembly concluded its three-day gathering in Baltimore, bringing together Black leaders, activists, and organizations to build a national agenda rooted in empowerment, community healing, and political action. Key discussions—such as the “Black Women Leading Change” panel—centered on the importance of rest and wellness as vital tools of resistance, especially for Black women bearing the weight of communal responsibility and systemic stress.
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Baltimore City Council president demands action after multiple police-involved deaths
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen has called for a hearing to examine the city’s mental health crisis response systems after recent deaths involving law enforcement.
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Marilyn Mosby completes her year-long home detention
As of June 20, former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has completed her one-year home detention sentence. Convicted of two counts of perjury and one count of mortgage fraud, Mosby was also sentenced to 100 hours of community service and three years of supervised release. A court filing now indicates that U.S. Probation may seek early termination of her remaining supervision. Speaking at the State of the People’s National Assembly on the day her sentence ended, Mosby declared her intent to continue advocating for change and rebuilding her life for the sake of her two daughters.
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Ashburton community honors 100-year-old civic leader with “Mr. Herb Brown Way” street unveiling
Herbert “Herb” Brown, a World War II veteran and trailblazing entrepreneur, was honored with the unveiling of “Mr. Herb Brown Way” in Ashburton, Baltimore, in recognition of his impact on the city’s civic and political landscape and his legacy of service and love.
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Baltimore City Small Business Advancement Conference highlights paths to capital for entrepreneurs
At Baltimore’s 2025 Small Business Advancement Conference, entrepreneurs gathered to explore solutions to one of their most persistent challenges: access to capital. The event highlighted both traditional lending and emerging models like grassroots investment crowdfunding, giving small, minority- and women-owned businesses new tools to grow and scale.
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Cherry Hill Festival returns July 4 to unite Baltimoreans in shared celebration
The Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival returns to Baltimore on July 4 at Middle Branch Park, featuring live performances, family-friendly activities, and a custom drone show. The event, now in its ninth year, will partner with the city’s Inner Harbor festivities to offer an all-day celebration of art, culture and community.
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City leaders respond to Bilal “BJ” Abdullah Jr. death with resource fair as body-cam footage is released
Baltimore City officials and community members gathered for a resource fair to provide aid and support after the police-involved shooting death of Bilal “B.J.” Abdullah Jr., with vendors offering testing for STDs, housing resources, drug rehabilitation programs, food, books, and school supplies.