Category: Baltimore News

 Will Assist Attracting Investors to Low Income Distressed Communities The United States Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund announced June 13 that it has awarded Harbor Bankshares Corp., parent of The Harbor Bank of Maryland, a total of $33 million in New Market Tax Credits. The tax credits will allow Harbor Bank […]

Baltimore Gas and Electric Company on June 12 presented $75,000 to the Port Discovery Children’s Museum in a three-year commitment to provide a safe, creative learning environment where children can express themselves through visual arts activities. BGE and the museum unveiled the new BGE Studio Workshop alongside activities and a safety demonstration from BGE personnel […]

A Maryland health lobbyist group dove into the District 45 Senate race with a negative ad campaign against infamous political consultant Julius Henson, who is challenging Democratic veteran Sen. Nathaniel McFadden. The radio ad and flier were paid for by the Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative, which wants the state tobacco tax increased from $2 to […]

True to his reputation, former Maryland Sen. Larry Young, host of the Larry Young Morning Show on WOLB 1010 AM, brought the most pressing issues to the state’s democratic gubernatorial candidates in a debate just over a week before the primary election on June 24. During the 90-minute live debate on June 4, Young had […]

The acrimony between Del. Jon Cardin, D-District 11, and Sen. Brian Frosh, D-District 16, escalated during the June 9 attorney general’s debate at the University of Baltimore, while Del. Aisha Braveboy, D-District 25, mostly stayed above the fray and focused on the issues. From the opening moments of the forum at the school’s John and […]

Dr. Peggy E. Wall, pastor, sister, teacher of the Gospel and woman in Christ for 10 years has stood at the altar at St. John A.M.E. Church preaching the Word of God and serving as the spiritual guide to her members, will be honored with a celebration for her 10th Anniversary at the historic St. John […]

Join the Baltimore Metro Chapter of Lincoln University’s Alumni Association for crabs, music, dancing and fun. For more information: aalu- baltimore.org.

The AFRO sent out questionnaires to candidates in selected state wide races and to candidates in selected district races in Baltimore City, and in Baltimore County. The following are candidates who returned the AFRO Questionnaire and provided, in our opinion, responses that convinced us that they could provide the best service to their constituents. Candidates […]

Clarence “Sorcez Dieniro” Thomas is a West Baltimore native who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry as an artist, Grammy Award-winning producer, and Emmy Award-winning actor. This summer, he will put on his third Keep It Real/Stop the Violence Tour at local Baltimore City recreation centers through his nonprofit Save Our […]

Our nation’s public libraries have always served as resources to the communities in which they are located. In Baltimore City, where many do not have access to broadband Internet or the economic resources necessary to pursue all their goals, the Enoch Pratt Free Library helps fill the void by providing programs that facilitate everything from […]

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking submissions from student artists, filmmakers and writers for inclusion on the Students’ page of the BCPS website, http://www.bcps.org/students. Among the artwork sought are drawings, paintings and photographs. Short artist statements may accompany the artwork. Film submissions should fall under action, adventure, comedy, educational, historical or science fiction genres. The recommended […]

The Ray Lewis Foundation will host a series of events throughout Baltimore on June 13 and June 14 to raise money for the community, the state of Maryland and various international charities. Events include a kickoff part, a bowling tournament, and a youth fitness clinic. For more information: Thesummerdays.com.