Baltimore residents are struggling to pay their gas and electric bills, with BGE rates increasing due to cold weather and additional taxes and fees.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore native recognized as Naval Education and Training Command’s 2024 Military Instructor of the Year
Gunner’s Mate 1st Class Johnelle Jones, a Baltimore native, was recognized as Naval Education and Training Command’s Military Instructor of the Year (Mid-Grade Enlisted) for 2024 for her dedication in training future warfighters.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Baltimore native Kamau Marshall joins Mayor Scott’s team to shape city’s message
Kamau Marshall has been appointed as the new communications director for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, bringing his extensive experience in politics and communications to the Charm City.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland spent big on youth mental health – but then the budget crisis hit
Maryland’s youth mental health program, which supports behavioral health services for over 58,000 students, is facing a significant funding cut, potentially threatening its future and the well-being of its participants.
Posted inBUSINESS
Maryland’s MBE Night in Annapolis stands strong amid federal DEI rollbacks
The 16th annual MBE Night in Annapolis, led by the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, took place on Feb. 20, discussing opportunities in state contracting and addressing DEI initiatives under attack.
Posted inBaltimore News
Missed opportunity: BEYA leaders and attendees weigh in on military’s decision to pull out of job fair
The 2025 BEYA STEM Conference concluded on Feb. 15 without the U.S. Armed Forces, due to the 47th president’s executive order abolishing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the military, potentially impacting national security and the recruitment of talented individuals in the STEM fields.
Posted inTechnology
BEYA STEM Conference examines biotechnology’s potential to transform healthcare
Biotechnology innovations, including those enabled by AI and data science, are transforming healthcare by providing more precise and personalized treatments, while also addressing challenges such as bias and adoption.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Fearing ICE raids, Delmarva immigrants mostly stay home
The Trump administration’s mass deportation plans have caused anxiety among undocumented immigrants in rural communities on the Delmarva Peninsula, where businesses reliant on immigrant labor may struggle to find alternative workers if deportations occur.
Posted inReligion
Rev. Melech E. M.Thomas brings a new vision to the Bolton Hill community as pastor of Payne Memorial AME Church
The Rev. Melech E.M. Thomas has been appointed as the 24th pastor of Baltimore’s historic Payne Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, bringing a new era of growth and change to the congregation.
Posted inBlack History
Caulking the path to progress: Meet Isaac Myers, the man who sealed the gaps in opportunity for maritime workers
Issac Myers was a pioneering activist and maritime worker who advocated for union rights in the 1800s and founded the Colored Caulkers Trade Union Society and the Colored National Labor Union, fighting for better working conditions and fair wages for Black workers.
Posted inBaltimore News
PRESS ROOM: Coppin State University celebrates Homecoming and 125 years of excellence
Coppin State University is celebrating its 125th anniversary and Homecoming week from February 16-23 with events honoring its history and the people who make it special.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Maryland’s investment in career coaching shapes our future
Senator Cory V. McCray is fighting to preserve the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which aims to improve education and career readiness for Maryland’s youth, amidst proposed budget cuts that threaten to undo the progress made.