In the latest episode in a twisting drama involving Morgan State University’s leadership, members of the board of regents on Feb. 5 ousted their chairman, officials said. Though he will […]
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Rev. Dobson’s Life is Much More Than a Memory
Anyone who has heard the late Rev. Vernon Dobson talk about the “Is-ness” of God or witnessed his sounding the alarm for justice for the community is convinced of his […]
Citing Personal Tragedy, Cummings Sponsors Bipartisan Gun Control Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in announcing a bill Tuesday to combat weapons trafficking, an issue he said is personal. “It is […]
Ravens Success Helps Some Baltimore Businesses, Not Whole Economy
BALTIMORE — Some Baltimore businesses, from bars to sportswear shops, are profiting off the Ravens’ Super Bowl run during the slow post-holiday period. But economists said the football team’s success […]
While Game’s in New Orleans, Baltimore Police Monitor Super Bowl SundayWhat They Expect
BALTIMORE – More than 100 million viewers will be looking at former Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis playing in New Orleans in his last game this Sunday, but police in […]
Baltimore Man Sentenced for Foiled Cocaine Stash House Assault
A federal judge sentenced a 26-year old Baltimore man to a decade in prison for his role in planning to rob a cocaine stash house and sell the proceeds. Dawron […]
Pastors’ Embrace Initiatives for New Term
Ministering to congregations and communities as well as taking care of themselves is the major thrust for the leadership of the Pastors’ Conference of Baltimore and Vicinity, officers of which […]
Transportation, Money, Health Care Dominate 2013 Annapolis Agenda
With the current session of the Maryland General Assembly less than a month old, African American legislators are finding that they will have their hands full until the session ends […]
Rev. Vernon Dobson, Black Church Leader, Civil Rights Titan
Baltimore’s “prophetic voice” went silent this week. The Rev. Vernon Dobson, a tireless advocate for equality and justice and one of the city’s preeminent religious, community and civil rights leaders, […]
Hattie Harrison, House of Delegates Matriarch, Dies at 84
Hattie Harrison, matriarch of the Maryland House of Delegates, died Jan. 28. She was 84. Known as the “fairy godmother” of the legislative chamber, Harrison will be missed for her […]
Wood Elected Board Member of Parks & People
The Parks & People Foundation recently elected Medstar Harbor Hospital Dr. James E. Wood to their Board of Directors. Founded in 1984, The nonprofit organization sets out to improve the […]
New Life Fellowship Worship Center Holds “16/50 Anniversary Banquet”
New Life Fellowship Worship Center recently held its “16/50 Anniversary Banquet,” a celebration of 16 years of ministry and 50 years of marriage for the pastors, the Rev. Edward Ferguson […]