Category: Baltimore News

Director Chris Shank of the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention discusses a new council to root out inefficiencies that drive high costs and recidivism rates in our criminal justice system. Maryland will soon be undertaking a review of its entire criminal justice system in an attempt to root out inefficiencies that are driving […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama’s unapologetic talk about race at the commencement for Tuskegee University, connected to her experiences in the White House and on the campaign trail in 2007 caused an all too predictable spewing of demagoguery from the political right wing. We’ll continue our […]

Fans line up outside Royal Farms Arena before Prince’s Baltimore concert Sunday, May 10, 2015. (Jerry Jackson/The Baltimore Sun via AP) Just a few weeks after unrest put the city of Baltimore into lockdown mode, Prince came to town to play a concert on May 10. Billed as a Rally 4 Peace, the event looked […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u We take a look at the top news stories of the week, including funding for a youth jail in Baltimore, but no full funding for public schools. We’ll discuss the issues with our regular contributors Stephen Janis, Taya Graham and the AFRO’s Roberto Alejandro.These stories and more coming up […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u After many city residents and youth advocates fought against it for years, yesterday Maryland approved plans for a $30 million youth jail in Baltimore. We’ll have a report. Plus, City Hall’s has named veteran public relations and political operative Michael Cryor to lead the “One Baltimore” initiative in an […]

The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Conference will be held on June 5th and 6th. This annual conference will include workshops, tours, guest speakers and a dinner to honor Harriet Tubman and other Underground Railroad workers who risked their lives to support freedom. Attendees to the conference will begin at the Harriet Tubman center at 424 […]

The world Famous Lexington Market welcomes the newest vendor Frozen Desert Sorbet, created by City Wide Youth Entrepreneurship program offering yet another excuse to enjoy some of Baltimore’s most incredible endless irresistible flavors and sorbet creations including  sundaes, palates, sorbet taco’s, shakes, and sandwiches.  City Wide and program partner Engaging Youth Entrepreneurship (EYE) For Change utilizes […]

Sugar Free Kids Maryland will be proposing legislation on May 21 at the Baltimore City Council. This will be an informational hearing to explain how sugary drinks are the prime culprit in diseases such as childhood obesity and teen diabetes, while telling the Council how our coalition is advocating for healthier drinking habits for the […]

The Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency are hosting a TOWN HALL MEETING featuring HUMAN TRAFFICKING “The Hidden Crime,” 6:30 to 8 p.m., May 20, at the Wiley Bates Legacy Center, 1101 Smithville Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. The speakers are Gail Hambletonand Barbara Amaya. You do not want to miss this opportunity to become informed and […]