Category: Baltimore News

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u Yesterday, Baltimore surpassed the 100 homicide mark, with a disproportionate number of murders occurring in the Western District, a district Baltimore City Police Commissioner Anthony Batts recently seemed to suggest may be out of control. We’ll have a report. And Eighth District Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen Holton has not […]

Family Fun, Slamtastic and Interactive!!!

The Harlem Wizards are coming to Coppin State University on June 13 from 4pm to 9pm. The Harlem Wizard’s show brings oohs, aahs and serious laughter inspired by sky-high slams, hilarious humor, dynamic energy, fan participation, world class tricks and basketball wizardry. To get a free ticket send an email with your contact information to […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. – Pi Omega Chapter 6th Annual Prostate Cancer Screening

Baltimore – May 12, 2015 – The men of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Pi Omega Chapter, will host its 6th Annual Prostate Cancer Screening and Community Wide Health Festival providing basic health services and information to the Matthew Henson community. The event is a joint partnership with Chesapeake Urology and will be held […]

City Council Seeks To Put Price On Cost Of Dealing With Aftermath of Riots

The City Council on Monday set a hearing to assess the costs of overtime incurred by the Police Department, Fire Department , and other city agencies during and after the riots earlier this year. Sponsored by Council Vice President Edward Reisinger, District 10, the hearings are meant to shed light on the long term budget […]

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BDC ESTABLISHES THE BALTIMORE BUSINESS RECOVERY FUND

The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) has established the Baltimore Business Recovery Fund (BBR Fund) to aid the many businesses, which experienced property damage and/or inventory loss during the unrest. The goal is to raise $15 million, which will be used to fund the Baltimore Business Recovery loan program. The BBR Fund was kicked off at […]

Baltimore Community Hosts Police Misconduct Forum

Baltimore resident Taleara Marrow attended the forum and shared her brother’s story involving police misconduct. (Courtesy Photo) The No Boundaries Coalition, The Greater Baltimore Leadership Coalition and other local organizations hosted the first of many upcoming public forums, May 16, to give community members an opportunity to talk about their experiences involving police misconduct. One […]

‘Baltimore Uprising’ Listening Session at First Unitarian Universalist Church

The First Unitarian Universalist Church held a meeting May 17 to have a listening session about the church’s response during the Baltimore Uprising, and how they plan to move forward in supporting the community. About 20 people, members and visitors, gathered in a half-circle and spoke about their experiences during the April 25 riot following Freddie Gray’s […]

Credit Union to Help Residents Affected by Baltimore Uprising

Maryland’s largest credit union – has launched four programs aimed at helping individuals, organizations, businesses, and places of worship impacted by the recent acts of violence in Baltimore City. SECU is holding a Household Supply Drive to benefit families affected by the Baltimore riots. Household items – including cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, dishtowels, paper products (toilet […]

Two Baltimore Women Create and Launch Cosmetic Company

Pout Cosmetics recently debuted their line of cosmetics starting with lipstick, lip gloss, lip and eye pencils, and an excellent sugar lip scrub. Pout Cosmetics is owned by Tammika Carter and Anisya Robinson, who have been formally educated in the field of cosmetology, and over the years have sought out and retained a wealth of […]

Holton Opponent Challenges Focus of Balto. Politics

Kristerfer Burnett is a candidate for city council in Baltimore’s 8th district. (Twitter Photo) Kristerfer Burnett is running for City Council in Baltimore’s 8th district. He wants to put his record of community organizing and activism to work for the district where his family has resided for three generations. Burnett served as the lead organizer […]

New Wiretapping Law May Not Affect Balto. County Policing

Some states have embraced body cameras, but the Maryland FOP argued that use of such equipment violated Maryland law forbidding concealed audiotaping. This year freshman Del. Charles Sydnor III (Baltimore County – 44B), sponsored HB 533, the Public Safety – Law Enforcement Officers – Body–Worn Digital Recording Device and Electronic Control Device bill, which revised […]

Entire Criminal Justice System Under Review