Category: Baltimore News

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u Over the weekend, GOP 2016 presidential contenders and pretenders gathered in Iowa, for the “Iowa Freedom Summit,” where anti-immigration, anti-Obama and anti-government fervor was on full display. We’ll talk to our experts about the Republicans vying for the GOP nomination in 2016, as well as the Party’s stance on immigration. […]

Robert Caret (Updated 1/27/2015) A new bill that would derail the controversial appointment of Robert Caret, now president of the University of Massachusetts System, as chancellor of the University System of Maryland has become the next chapter in an ongoing battle to fight duplication of programs offered by the state’s HBCUs and other vestiges of segregation. […]

A BGE volunteer participates in a day of service. (Courtesy Photo) In celebration, recognition and honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) employees teamed up, Jan. 19, for a day of service with three community service organizations across Baltimore. BGE employee volunteers and members […]

Baltimore City College (BCC) hopes to raise $2 million to renovate its library, seeking to create a new academic hub that will facilitate research and exploratory learning. The school has already raised over a quarter of its goal as its students and staff have committed themselves to the fundraising effort. “Because we’re a traditional public […]

Del. Cory McCray attends a candlelight vigil in support of security workers negotiating for higher wages on Jan. 16 in front of City Hall. (AFRO Photo/Roberto Alejandro) Security workers are fighting for higher wages and increased benefits from two major security contractors operating in Baltimore City, after organizing under a property service workers union. Faith […]

Ayoluwa Hogans, owner of the Grind House Juice Bar and Cafe in Charles Village. (AFRO Photo/Roberto Alejandro) Health through better eating and a love of art are at the center of the Grind House Juice Bar’s mission. With an all-vegan menu, live music events, and art showcases, the juice bar and cafe boasts the best […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u A roundup of this week’s top news stories taken directly from the pages of the AFRO American Newspaper with AFRO reporter Roberto Alejandro, who wrote about the dismissal of the Phylicia Barnes murder case, as well as the Maryland General Assembly. Plus, we’ll focus on Baltimore City Hall politics […]

The Maryland Senior Citizens Hall of Fame is seeking nominations of Maryland residents, 65 years of age or older, who as active volunteers have made outstanding contributions to improve the lives of others in the community. Nominations will be reviewed and up to 50 qualified nominees will be selected for induction into the 2015 Maryland […]

Red Cross volunteers. (Courtesy Photo) The American Red Cross in the National Capital Region joined forces with regional organizations and their leaders to participate in the Home Fire Preparedness Campaign as part of the National MLK Day of Service. The MLK Day of Service is a part of United We Serve, the President’s national call to […]

Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u Justice Department attorneys will not recommend civil rights charges be brought against former Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson in the death of Michael Brown, although the ultimate decision still lies with Attorney General Eric Holder. We’ll analyze the Justice Department’s position with legal expert Cheryl Wood as well […]

Del. Jill P. Carter (D) and Sen. Christopher Shank (R) . (Courtesy Photos) The Maryland General Assembly is on the precipice of passing stronger shielding protections for persons with misdemeanor criminal records. Sen. Christopher Shank (R) and Del. Jill P. Carter (D) shared this news with an audience during a recent forum on shielding and […]

A judge has dismissed charges against Michael Maurice Johnson (right) in the 2010 death of Phylicia Barnes (left). (Photos courtesy of the Baltimore City Police Department ) A Baltimore judge has dismissed charges against Michael Maurice Johnson in the 2010 death of Phylicia Barnes.  Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby has vowed to appeal the […]