“I’m extremely proud to be able to represent this organization,” said Maria Beckett, the second woman elected to head The President’s Roundtable, in its 28-year history. The President’s Roundtable is […]
Category: Baltimore News
Maryland Tops in Advanced Placement
For the third year in a row, more Maryland high schoolers passed advanced placement (AP) courses than students in any other state, according to the College Board’s annual “AP Report […]
Dispatches from Annapolis: Gun Battle
I’ve covered Annapolis for a few years now – first as a reporter and now as a commentator – and I haven’t discovered even a fraction of all the nooks […]
Microsoft Employees Join Baltimore Mayor to Empower Future Technology Leaders
On Feb. 11, members of Blacks at Microsoft (BAM), a Microsoft Corp. employee network group, will provide local minority high school students the opportunity to learn about careers in technology […]
Geoffrey Washington to Lead Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals
Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC (ARD&H) Associate Geoffrey W. Washington has been appointed chairman of the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals of Baltimore City. “It is an honor […]
Supporters of Harriet Tubman Statue Prepare for a Political Fight
ANNAPOLIS — Supporters of a bill to replace a statue of Maryland founder John Hanson in the U.S. Capitol with a statue of Harriet Tubman are saying opponents are too […]
City Officials: Baltimore Slots on Hold
As video game casinos continue to pop up around Maryland – the most recent opening just miles outside Ocean City earlier this month – the status of Baltimore slots remains […]
Morgan President Proposes 10-Year Strategic Plan
Commencing his first full semester post-inauguration, Morgan State University President Dr. David Wilson unveiled a strategic plan intended to spearhead infrastructure upgrades, encourage community development and double student enrollment over […]
City Council Considers Changing Vacancy Process
Three weeks after their contentious appointment of William “Pete” Welch to his mother’s vacated ninth district seat, city council members are proposing changes to the vacancy filling process. Council President […]
City Food Delivery Program Extends Services, Addresses Health Disparities
The city health commissioner says the recent expansion of a healthy foods program providing low-income Baltimore residents with easier access to produce and quality fare is one of the city’s […]
Y of Central MD to Renovate Druid Hill Center, Honor King
Instead of roaming Baltimore City’s streets last Halloween, Kenneth Franklin, a 17-year-old Upland resident, spent his holiday evening playing basketball and lifting weights in his neighborhood Druid Hill Y Center. […]
New State Budget Offers Pension Reform, No Furloughs
Gov. Martin O’Malley unveiled his much-anticipated 2012 state budget proposal last week, apparently closing a $1.3 billion projected budget shortfall by reforming the state’s pension system, consolidating governmental offices and […]