Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten, a veteran of 35 years in broadcasting and community service, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of education and community activism.
Category: Baltimore News
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Marylanders join nationwide ‘50501’ protests, denouncing president’s implementation of policies aligned with Project 2025
Protestors gathered in Annapolis on Feb. 5 as part of the national “50501” movement to condemn the actions of the 47th president and his administration, who have implemented measures to dismantle critical components of the government and centralize authority.
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Baltimore DPW workers speak out on poor conditions: ‘They care more about trash than they care about us’
Djorrel Dunn, a former laborer for the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, decided to obtain his Commercial Driver’s License after experiencing physical toll on his body due to the physical nature of the job. He now drives a trash truck, but his former colleagues have also reported unfair compensation and retaliation from supervisors for reporting workplace injuries.
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Gov. Wes Moore addresses budget, calls for unity in 2025 State of the State address
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered a State of the State Address addressing the state’s budget deficit, the impact of the new federal administration, and his economic growth agenda, calling on Marylanders to be courageous and united in the face of crisis.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland may dip into its climate fund to pay for other things
Governor Wes Moore’s budget proposes redirecting $150 million from a special fund that invests in renewable energy initiatives to help patch the nearly $3 billion budget deficit, while also doubling pollution reduction funds to $180 million.
Posted inBaltimore News
New design for Francis Scott Key Bridge unveiled, demolition set for spring 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller unveiled the design concept for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March 2024, and announced plans for the construction and reopening of the bridge by fall 2028.
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Should Maryland grant parole to more elderly and ill inmates? Lawmakers disagree.
Maryland lawmakers are divided on whether to reform the state’s medical and geriatric parole programs, which have rarely approved medical parole requests for older and seriously ill inmates.
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Uncovering the untold stories of watermen and women on the Chesapeake
The documentary “Water’s Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake” highlights the contributions of African Americans to the seafood and maritime industries in Maryland, with the help of Vincent Leggett’s work in preserving Black history.
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Moms and students push forward in fight for stronger gun laws in Maryland
Volunteers of Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, and Everytown for Gun Safety’s advocacy day in Annapolis, Md. highlighted the need for action to end gun violence in Maryland communities.
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Super Bowl champion Ray Rice returns to Baltimore, named head JV coach at Milford Mill
Ray Rice, a former Super Bowl champion and Baltimore Ravens running back, has been named the head coach of the Milford Mill Millers junior varsity football team, returning to Baltimore after a successful NFL career.
Posted inReligion
When the hands do the preaching: Black ASL in church
Black American Sign Language has a distinct tradition and cultural sensitivity is required when interpreting in a Black church setting, allowing deaf congregants to stay connected to the sermon, songs, and spirit of the service.
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35-year-old man in ‘critical condition’ after self-inflicted gunshot to the head in Baltimore City courthouse
A retired member of the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 is in critical condition after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head inside the Baltimore City District Court’s North Avenue location.
