Baltimore officials have confirmed that a diesel spill in Harbor East released 5,000 gallons of fuel—more than double the original estimate. Cleanup efforts are underway to contain the spill near the South Central Avenue Bridge, with officials closely monitoring potential impacts on local wildlife and the environment.
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Gov. Moore announces Schiraldi’s departure from DJS and new acting secretary
Gov. Wes Moore has replaced Vincent Schiraldi as Maryland’s juvenile services chief and appointed Betsy Fox Tolentino as acting secretary to lead the troubled agency through a critical period of reform.
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Council addresses staffing, overtime and potential federal funding challenges in FY26 budget discussions
As the Baltimore City Council gets closer to passing the fiscal year 2026 budget, they’re wrestling with issues like escalating overtime costs, staffing gaps and uncertain federal funding. The hearings revealed a focus on keeping children engaged and neighborhoods safe through strategic investments.
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Obit: Naba’a Muhammad, Final Call editor, has died
Naba’a Muhammad, editor-in-chief of The Final Call and a prominent voice in the Black Press and Nation of Islam, died on June 6, 2025, according to the National Newspaper Publishers Association. A veteran journalist and activist, Muhammad led The Final Call since 2009 and spent nearly four decades advocating for racial justice, independent media, and community empowerment.
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BDC launches Commercial District Assessment Initiative to strengthen Baltimore’s Neighborhood Business Corridors
The Baltimore Development Corporation launched the Commercial District Assessment initiative to better understand and support Baltimore’s neighborhood commercial corridors.
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Baltimore City Public Schools sued after allegedly ignoring sexual assault of several students
Attorneys at Murphy, Falcon and Murphy have filed lawsuits against Baltimore City Public Schools, alleging that school officials knowingly failed to stop former teacher Alvin Hunt from sexually assaulting students over decades, marking the first cases filed under Maryland’s newly revised Child Victims Act.
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Clean-up underway after 2,000-gallon fuel spill in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
A coordinated response is underway following a 2,000-gallon diesel spill in Harbor East, caused by the overfilling of fuel tanks at a Johns Hopkins Hospital facility. Officials from Baltimore City, Maryland and the U.S. Coast Guard are working with environmental contractors to contain and clean the spill, which is currently confined to a marina near the South Central Avenue Bridge.
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Celebrating hoops and history: Baltimore’s Milan Brown is just getting started
Milan Brown, a standout senior from Mercy High School in Baltimore, closed her high school basketball career with a storybook ending — hitting exactly 2,000 career points on her final free throws. Off the court, she’s authored two books, started a nonprofit and received 33 Division I offers, including from Harvard. Now headed to Wake Forest, she continues to balance elite athletics, academics, and community impact with drive and humility.
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Baltimore City Public Schools celebrates opening of new Furley Elementary School and Recreation Center
By Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland Office of the Governor BALTIMORE – On June 4, Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) officially opened the doors to the new Furley Elementary School and Recreation Center, marking a major milestone in the district’s continued investment in sustainable, student-centered learning environments. In partnership with the Baltimore City […]
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Single in the City: A look at love after the tassel
With change on the horizon, clear communication, mutual growth and intentional effort become the pillars of post-grad relationships. This week, Ericka Alston Buck speaks on love and life after commencement.
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Catholic Sisters launch “Put the Guns Down” campaign across Baltimore
Eight congregations of Catholic sisters in Baltimore are launching a city-wide “Put the Guns Down” ad campaign in June 2025 to raise awareness about gun violence and promote peace during Gun Violence Awareness Month.
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Mayor Scott Appoints Dr. Michelle Taylor as commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department
Mayor Brandon Scott has appointed Dr. Michelle Taylor as the new Baltimore City health commissioner, effective Aug. 1, 2025, to lead efforts addressing health disparities, expanding public health services and tackling the opioid crisis across the city.