Category: Baltimore News

Christian Liberty Church, Pastor Wayne Lee (Servant,) celebrates its One Year Anniversary, May 17. The scripture for this celebration is Ephesians 4:12. Minister Tony Miller will bring the preached word at the 10 a.m. morning worship, followed by the Anniversary BBQ at 12:30 p.m.  Pastor Andre’ Murphy of Miracle Baptist Church will be the preacher at […]

Newly elected Pastor, Bishop Charlean Elizabeth Thompson will be installed on May 17 at 5 p.m. at the Faith Tabernacle Baptist Church. Bishop Charlean has been faithful in services supporting various ministries in Baltimore for 30 years. For more information contact Bishop R.J. Thompson at 410-693-4623. All are welcome to attend.

Hand Dance classes returns to the Arch Social Club, every Monday at 6:30. The fee is $8 per session. Charles Wilson and Tonya Perry are the instructors. Call 410 209-6044 for more information.

The members of the Woodlawn/Gwynn Oak Junior Optimist Club consist of young people ages 5 to teens and are sponsoring a Health Fair, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, May 16, at the Woodlawn Library, 1811 Woodlawn Drive, Woodlawn, Md. 21207.

Epsilon Omega, Rho Xi Omega, Upsilon Epsilon Omega, and Psi Phi Omega Chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, are pleased to announce that their AKA 1908 Playgrounds Project  will kick off, May 16, at multiple sites in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Epsilon Omega Chapter – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at The Leon Day […]

Triumph of Disruption is an artful attempt to show through dynamic dance and music performance, an epidemic of failure in America’s methods of educating its youth. Using pop iconic imagery and popular music, Triumph is a funky, hip, and engaging journey entertaining the concept of Disruption as a method to alleviate the problems facing a […]

The Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency is celebrating its 50th Anniversary by hosting an event showcasing its history and service to the community. The celebration will be taking place from 6-10 p.m., May 15, at the Doubletree Annapolis, and will feature national recording artist, Art Sherrod Jr. Anne Arundel County Executive Steve Schuh will […]

The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore’s Summer Social Series, presented by TD Bank, offers FREE entertainment on the Waterfront. The series kicks off May 15 and will continue through August with one event each month, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Attendees will enjoy live music performed by local bands, cold beverages, food trucks, a Waterfront Kids Zone […]

The death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin and the successive deaths of unarmed Blacks at the hands of police and trigger-happy civilians have pricked the American conscience and made criminal justice reform the current cause célèbre. Despite clamoring calls for reform and recommendations from government agencies and civil rights organizations, however, real change – so far […]

Urban farmers who grow and sell vegetables and animal products can now qualify for a property tax credit of up to 90 percent. The bill, introduced by Councilman William “Pete” Welch. District 9, was passed by the City Council on May 4th and signed by Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake on May 11th. Councilman Welch said he […]

Children showed up to emphasize the need for more after school program funds. (Photo by Kamau High) With a backdrop of about 100 students and their parents, a majority of the City Council called on Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake to increase funding for after-school programs and community schools by $4 million on Monday. Baltimoreans United in […]