Camp Spark, a two-day program sponsored by the D.C. Fire and EMS Training Academy, encourages young girls to consider a career as a firefighter or paramedic, with the goal of increasing the number of women in the department to 30% by 2030.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inBaltimore News
A look at how Biden’s $147 million investment into Maryland Port Administration will bring change to Baltimore
President Joe Biden announced $3 billion in infrastructure grants to support ports nationwide, with the Maryland Port Administration receiving $147 million, which will be used to purchase zero-emission cargo handling equipment and drayage trucks and facilitate the transition of the port to a zero-emission facility.
Posted inMaryland News
New free IRS tax filing option to help Marylanders in 2025
Maryland will join 23 other states in a new IRS direct file system in 2025, allowing more than 700,000 Marylanders to file their federal and state taxes for free, potentially benefiting low-income families.
Posted inMaryland News
Celebrating American Archives Month: Corey Lewis and the Maryland State Archives’ commitment to preserving history
Corey Lewis, an assistant state archivist at the Maryland State Archives, is dedicated to preserving historical documents and records, collaborating with Afro Charities to ensure that the AFRO Archives are preserved and made accessible to the public.
Posted inBaltimore News
West Muhammad, 14, becomes Coppin State’s youngest student ever
14-year-old West Muhammad has made history by becoming the youngest student ever admitted to Coppin State University, where he is majoring in cybersecurity engineering and is already making connections on campus.
Posted inDMV News
Cell-free schools gaining popularity – even among students
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued guidelines limiting the use of cell phones by students during the school day, citing the impact of social media on the mental health of youth, and the policy will become effective in Virginia public schools on Jan. 1, 2025.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO News honors emergency service workers
The AFRO celebrated the bravery and determination of the local emergency services community on Oct. 24, honoring 911 operators and dispatchers who work with the fire department in Baltimore for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Trial for teen accused of murdering 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey ends in mistrial
The trial of Daaon Spears, accused of fatally shooting Deanta Dorsey in 2023, ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, with the prosecution relying on circumstantial evidence and the defense expressing disappointment with the outcome.
Posted in2024 Elections
Don’t be fooled Vote ‘YES’ on F, ‘NO’ on H in Baltimore City
The AFRO editorial board has endorsed Question F for the Charter Amendment Inner Harbor Park and recommends voting against Question H for the Reducing Baltimore City Council Districts.
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BOPA warns that arts community is ‘at extreme risk’ after city moves to cut ties
BOPA has expressed concerns about Baltimore City’s plan to terminate its contract within 90 days, citing the risk it poses to the future of the organization and local arts community.
Posted inNEWS
Baltimore Running Festival returns for 24th year
The 2024 Baltimore Running Festival saw over 12,000 participants taking part in various races, with some running for non-profit organizations and others for personal fitness or health goals.
Posted inBaltimore News
Trial begins for teen accused of 2023 murder of 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey
The trial for Daaon Spears, accused of murdering 16-year-old Deanta Dorsey, began on Oct. 17 in Baltimore and is expected to last several days.