Category: Baltimore News

For many sick, unemployed, and otherwise cash-strapped homeowners, the prospect of losing one’s home feels like the end of the world. But there is light at the end of the tunnel say housing counselors, and in most instances, a much better life can come after the foreclosure. “I think the emotional and mental aspects of […]

(TriceEdneyWire.com) – An unprecedented surge of gatherings and rallies across the U.S. and abroad sparked by the kidnapping of over 200 Nigerian boarding school girls have made plain the growing anger and frustration of Nigerian and other women over inaction by Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan and his administration. After three weeks, little more than a […]

As Coppin State University prepares to host a town hall style meeting to discuss the plight of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the West Baltimore institution embodies the mission of the HBCU and the systemic challenges they face. The event, scheduled for 6:30 pm May 13, will examine the implications of the Coalition for Excellence […]

Remembrances and vigils in the wake of the murder of Michael Mayfield two weeks ago are beginning to fade into memory. In the aftermath, leaders in the Baltimore community are calling for a more community-based and sustained effort to address the issues that drive violence. David Miller, chief visionary officer and a co-founder of the […]

Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is expected to sign a controversial “ban the box” bill that will bar employers from asking job seekers about their criminal background on job applications. “When it comes to the crime fight, we have to use every tool available, which includes creating opportunities for those who have paid their debt to […]

(Update 5/6/2014) A home going celebration was held on Tuesday, May 6 at Sharon Baptist Church in Baltimore for Lorman C. Vaughn. Lorman C. Vaughn, beloved son of the late Robert A. and Mildred A. Vaughn, was born on April 3, 1934. After a lengthy illness, he was called home to be with the Lord […]

A new Maryland task force is seeking to create greater awareness of both the benefits of arts education as well as the current state of arts education in the state. Support for the arts ran high at a recent gathering put on by Governor Martin O’Malley’s P-20 Leadership Council Task Force on Arts Education in […]

Four Morgan State University Students arrived in Torrance, Calif. in April looking for a third consecutive title at the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Quiz Competition, and another $50,000 grant for their university. While this year’s team did not quite live up to the results of its predecessors, the preparation for the competition and the […]

Dunbar’s “Dreamers & Achievers” and the Harbor City Chapter of The Links are hosting the second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Expo at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School for Health Professionals, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May 10 at Dunbar High School, 1400 Orleans St. in Baltimore. The theme of the expo is […]

Heal a Woman Heal a Nation (HWHN), the creation of Mothyna James-Brightful and her visionary team, recently celebrated its 11th annual conference weekend welcoming women leaders into a space of support for their businesses, causes and personal lives. “The Heal A Woman to Heal A Nation Unlimited You Conference was phenomenal! The people I connected […]

In his first official duty as honorary chair of the Y of Central Maryland’s 2014 Give Every Child a Chance campaign, Baltimore Orioles All-Star Center Fielder Adam Jones acted as host and Y ambassador at a kickoff event, April 15, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Jones addressed the group of board members and other […]

In recognition of May Lupus Awareness Month, Marva’s Grand Hands of Love, Inc. will host “A Line Dance for Lupus Party” to raise funds to fight lupus and to help amplify the voice of the lupus community, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., May 18, at Diamondz Events Hall, 9980 Liberty Road in Randallstown, Md. Local […]