Category: Baltimore News

The Elevation Program’s Community Continuum Resource Fair is being held for citizens returning from incarceration at the War Memorial Building at 101 N. Gay Street, Baltimore on July 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event hosts are the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, the Baltimore City Detention Center, the Mayor’s Office […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts was relieved of his duties today by Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, according to a statement released by the mayor’s office earlier this afternoon. According to the statement Batts will be replaced on an interim basis by Deputy Police Commissioner Kevin Davis. AFRO reporter Roberto […]

In this April 30, 2015, file photo, Baltimore Police Department Commissioner Anthony Batts listens as Deputy Commissioner Kevin Davis speaks at a news conference, in Baltimore. Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced the firing of Batts in a news release Wednesday, July 8. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) (Updated 07/08/2015) BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore mayor fired the […]

In this image taken from video, police investigate the scene of a shooting, Tuesday, July 7, 2015, in Baltimore. Baltimore police say four people have been shot, three fatally, near the University of Maryland, Baltimore, campus. (WMAR via AP) BALTIMORE (AP) — Gunmen got out of two vans and began firing at a group gathered […]

(AFRO/Photo JD Howard) The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Baltimore Metropolitan Chapter held their 23rd Annual Gourmet Men of Distinction “Men Who Cook” on May 17th at Martin’s West. Front Row Left to Right: Thelma Daley, (Parliamentarian) Rosemary Atkinson, (1st Vice Pres.), Sara Smalley, (Treasurer), Landa McLaurin (President), E. Fran Johnson, Kathy Robertson (Financial […]

Kevin Johnson (white pants), Dorothy Johnson (wearing pink), and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (cutting the ribbon) were among the many people at the dedication of the Dorothy J. (AFRO/Photo Kamau High) Residents and local government officials were on hand to witness the grand opening of the Dorothy J Luxury Apartments at 3915 Liberty Heights Avenue in […]

(L-R) Lee Bynum, Program Associate, Diversity Initiatives; Associate Director, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, Dr. David Wilson, President, Morgan State University, Dr. Armando Bengochea, Program Officer, and Director, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship, Dr. Pamela Scott-Johnson, Interim Dean, Morgan State University College of Liberal Arts. (Courtesy Photo) Morgan State University President David Wilson announced on June 30 […]

(L to R) Kay-Kay, Archie Williams, and Warren Bell pose for a picture before a tent at a homeless encampment along Fallsway in downtown Baltimore. All three are current or former residents of the encampment who are still navigating homelessness. (Photo by Roberto Alejandro) “If Mrs. Blake would go ahead and give us an opportunity, […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u According to recently released court documents, in 2005 comedian Bill Cosby admitted under oath that he drugged young women he wanted to have sex with. Dozens of women who have accused the comedy icon of sexual abuse argue the revelation affirms their claims. We’ll discuss the latest chapter in […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u U.S. Senator Ben Cardin joins us for a discussion on law enforcement reform and specifically legislation he and Senator Barbara Mikulski introduced for sweeping reform in Maryland called, “The Baltimore Act.” Plus, the latest on GOP presidential politics with political commentators Catalina Byrd and Sean Breeze. It’s all coming […]

BALTIMORE (AP) — Police in Baltimore are investigating a sign posted inside a police transport van that tells passengers: “Enjoy your ride, cuz we sure will!” WBAL-TV reports that a woman sent the station photos she snapped Tuesday when van doors were left open near the central district station. Baltimore police released a statement Friday […]

The U.S. Department of Labor this week followed up on a promise to help expand opportunities for Baltimore youth, announcing a $5 million grant to the state of Maryland to fund a job training program for at-risk youth in the city. “A principle that has guided me throughout my life is that we all succeed […]