Dr. Ruthe T. Sheffey, a professor of English and longstanding member of the Department of English and Language Arts at Morgan State University, was honored recently in a dedication ceremony […]
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Local Nonprofit Provides Vehicles for Families in Need
Imagine waking up early and taking three buses just to get to work. For some Baltimore residents, this is a reality. But a local organization aims to change the lives […]
Local Woman Turns Misery into Mentoring
David B. Wright Memorial Foundation (DBWMF) director and founder Shawnte’ Wright still remembers Feb. 4, 2009 —a date she’ll never forget. That was the day that her husband, David Bryan […]
Meet Choo Smith: ‘Baltimore’s Best Kept Secret’
Coppin State University’s new Physical Education Complex has become the hot spot for college athletes looking to stay in shape during the summer. But during the past week, the $136 […]
Retailers Have Mixed Feelings on Beverage Tax
The beverage tax that everyone thought was down for the count rebounded at half the assessment, 2 cents instead of 4, but with long reaching effects for Baltimore City residents […]
‘Doc’ Set for Next Level Leadership
The man called “Doc” by his friends, who has come to embody the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is ready to begin a […]
City, State Seek End to Infant Mortality
The mayor, city organizations and state officials are closing in on a serial killer in Baltimore City responsible for a growing death toll among its youngest residents. Infant mortality is […]
‘Average Girl’ Wins Major Educational Award
After completing a 20-page application, writing nine essays and waiting for three weeks, Jerusa Miller was elated when she received notification that she was a finalist for the Gates Millennium […]
Let the Games Begin
July 6, the filing deadline for the 2010 elections across the state, came and went with few surprises. Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler sparked a firestorm and riled up a […]
Baltimore’s “Stop Snitching” Creator Sentenced to 20 Years
The creator of an underground video, which warned viewers to “stop snitching”, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on June 25 for his role in a racketeering conspiracy. Ronnie […]
Baltimorean Receives ‘Ray of Hope’ Award
In a press release, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) announced Darryl A. Stokes, vice president of engineering and standards for BGE, as the 2010 recipient of the Ray of […]
Y of Central Maryland Seeks Volunteers
To better serve the community, particularly local youths, the Y of Central Maryland is seeking volunteers willing to serve as mentors. Y mentors work with children between the ages of […]