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 […]
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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 […]
Planned Downtown Baltimore Youth Jail Dropped
After years of protest, youth advocates, city and state officials, and community leaders saw a positive return on their efforts to stop the construction of a $70 million, 120- bed […]
Baltimore’s Rev. Vernon Dobson, Champion of City’s Civil Rights Movement, Dies at 89
The Rev. Vernon Dobson, a leader in Baltimore City’s civil rights movement and prominent figure in its religious community, died in the early morning hours of Jan. 26. He was […]
Maryland National Guard Prepares for Changes After Women’s Combat Ban Lifted
WASHINGTON – Sgt. Myoung S. Fisher, human resources specialist at the Maryland National Guard, has never served in combat, but she’s enthusiastic about the new opportunity for women. “Women should […]
Senior Guide Profile
Senior Guide Profile Inez Auggins Watson, 75 Two-time breast cancer survivor Medical administrator, retired Physical fitness trainer, currently Married to her childhood sweetheart, Earl C. Watson Sr. 4 children, 13 […]
Fiery Orioles Manager Earl Weaver Dead at 82
BALTIMORE (AP) — Earl Weaver always was up for an argument, especially with an umpire. At the slightest provocation, the Earl of Baltimore would spin his hat back, point his […]
Baltimore Cop Indicted on Drug, Weapons Charges
BALTIMORE, Md. – A federal grand jury on Jan. 17 indicted Baltimore police officer Kendell Richburg, 36, on gun and drug conspiracy charges, federal prosecutors and Baltimore police officials announced […]
MD Gov. Seeks Death Penalty Repeal
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) announced he is seeking repeal of the death penalty in the state, drawing the praise of the human rights community. “The death penalty does not […]