Beginning this spring, Morgan State University’s campus newspaper, The Spokesman, will become a strictly online publication. “Advancements in society require innovation and creativity,” said Perry Sweeper, the university’s director of […]
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Md.’s St. Joseph Hospital to Pay $4.9M for Making False Healthcare Claims
St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Towson, Md. will pay $4.9 million under a settlement reached for false claims it made to several federal healthcare programs, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for […]
Baltimore Music Legend Sent Home on a High Note
For as long as any of his loved ones can remember, Scott Taylor loved music. So after he died at age 55 recently following a long illness, they sent him […]
Baltimore NAACP President Enters Second Term
Tessa Hill-Aston, who was first elected president of the Baltimore Branch of the NAACP in 2010, took the oath office for a second term Jan. 15 at New Fellowship Christian […]
“Super Bowl Champs”
The Baltimore Ravens returned home as champions Feb. 5, bringing home the Super Bowl XLVII trophy to the thousands upon thousands of loyal fans who not only packed the parade […]
Morgan State Board Removes Chairman
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]