In 2025, new laws in various states will impact gun safety, healthcare, consumer privacy, transportation, and public safety, with gun safety taking center stage.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inEducation
From homeroom to handcuffs: Part 2 – Resource officers, poor academic instruction blamed for fueling disproportionate school-to-prison pipeline
School resource officers and zero-tolerance policies have been blamed for the disproportionate introduction of Black and disabled students into the school-to-prison pipeline, with many students facing arrest for school fights and being blacklisted by the school system.
Posted inBaltimore News
Multiple teens released after alleged carjacking as calls for DJS Secretary Schiraldi to resign grow
Five teenage suspects were arrested for allegedly participating in an armed carjacking in Southeast Baltimore, and Vincent Schiraldi, secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, is responding to public dissatisfaction with the department and demands for his resignation.
Posted inNational Sports
Ravens wrap up the AFC North with a 35-10 rout of Cleveland; Jackson surpasses 4,000 yards passing
The Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North for the second straight season with a 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, led by Lamar Jackson’s two touchdown passes and Derrick Henry’s 70-yard drive in the fourth quarter.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Mayor Scott, Commissioner Worley reflect on key accomplishments in Baltimore as first mayoral term ends
Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley have reflected on their accomplishments during Scott’s first term, highlighting the city’s support for small businesses, investments in Black Baltimoreans, and reductions in homicides and non-fatal shootings.
Posted inMaryland Government
PRESS ROOM: Resumes now being accepted for the 41st Legislative District vacancy in the Maryland Senate
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has appointed Senator Jill P. Carter to serve on the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals, leaving her seat on the Maryland Senate vacant, and the Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee is now accepting resumes to fill the Senate vacancy.
Posted inAfro Briefs
North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital Team to Combat Black Maternal Health Disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center are hosting a program to empower women to address chronic health conditions before pregnancy and access available resources for postpartum care.
Posted inAfro Briefs
PRESS ROOM: North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital team to combat Black maternal health disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center to host a program aimed at supporting Black Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carmen Farrior.
Posted inBaltimore News
East Baltimore communities hopeful as Alicia Wilson returns to Johns Hopkins University
Alicia Wilson, an East Baltimore native, has been appointed as the inaugural Johns Hopkins University vice president of civic engagement and opportunity, returning to the university to build on her prior experience and contribute to the community.
Posted inDMV News
VOICES for Black women seeks 100,000 healthy Black women to understand cancer risks
The American Cancer Society is conducting the largest contemporary cancer study with Black women in history, VOICES of Black Women, to understand cancer risks and outcomes in the community.
Posted inBaltimore News
From Christmas to Kwanzaa: The role of traditions in the holiday season
John Jones, Olu Butterfly Woods, Chrissy Thornton, Brianne Mobley and Claudia Thorne all celebrate different traditions during the holiday season, including Kwanzaa, ice cream cakes, Carvel ice cream cakes, disco ball trees and seafood feasts, to foster solidarity and community-building.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A soul-stirring celebration: ArtsCentric’s ‘Black Nativity’ reimagines Langston Hughes’ classic at Baltimore Center Stage
ArtsCentric’s production of “Black Nativity” at Baltimore Center Stage, featuring original music and choreography, has been extended due to popular demand, and has been praised for its powerful and uplifting performance.