Category: Baltimore News

Gregory Kane, a provocative former columnist for the Baltimore Sun died of cancer on Tuesday at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He was 62. Kane, a native of Baltimore once described himself as, “liberal on some issues, conservative on others, a veritable fascist on the topic of crime.” That often mercurial style thrilled and infuriated readers of […]

A controversial measure that would require police officers to receive annual training on issues pertaining to proper use of force, sensitivity to cultural and gender diversity, and training in lifesaving techniques such as CPR, is currently under consideration in the Maryland House of Delegates. Christopher’s Law is named for Christopher Brown, the Randallstown teenager who […]

Smokers puffing within Baltimore City limits have roughly six months left to enjoy their nicotine rush while on playgrounds, schoolyards, and city athletic fields. If Baltimore City council members have their way, with a bill banning the use of tobacco products in these venues, the air will clear. With the Councilman William H. Cole IV’s […]

Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc. has secured a grant from the SBA to establish and operate Women’s Business Centers in Salisbury and Baltimore. Jennifer Currie of Salisbury has been named Director of the MCE Women’s Business Center (WBC) Project and will be located in the Salisbury, MD MCE office. Bonnie Crockett has been hired as the […]

OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens intend to talk to Ray Rice before deciding how to deal with the running back’s arrest in a New Jersey casino. Atlantic City police say Rice was arrested early Saturday morning after an argument with his fiancee turned physical. Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said Monday that […]

President Obama signed an executive order Feb. 12 to raise the minimum wage for federal contract workers to 10.10 an hour from the current $7.25 per hour, fulfilling a pledge he made during the State of the Union address. Under the order, effective Jan. 1, 2015, workers under new contracts and replacement agreements for expiring […]

No doubt thousands upon thousands of Americans will be tuning in to the February return of TLC’s hit show, Say Yes to the Dress. The show, which began following brides as they choose gowns out of New York City’s Klienfeld Bridal, now also has a popular Atlanta addition. But when it comes to Charm City, […]

Celebrating Margaret DeMan Armstrong’s 98th birthday with her at her home at Emeritus in Towson, were son Rod and wife Gloria with sons Mario and Sean; daughter-in-law Barbara Blount Armstrong with her sister Brenda Saddler; Margaret’s sister Frances Ashby, her niece Cleo Ashby Kendall, and her cousin Kim McCalla. Margaret is being featured in a […]

The Maryland State Boychoir will be in concert, 3 p.m., Feb. 23 at Whitestone Baptist Church, 3001 Baker Street in Baltimore. A showcase of African-American culture, the free concert will offer traditional hymns, spirituals, gospel selections and music from Africa. It recognizes talented composers of African-American music—Moses Hogan, Rollo Dilworth, William Dawson, Keith Hampton and […]

February is Membership Appreciation Month at Center Stage, with something special for both current members as well as patrons ready to take the plunge with Center Stage. Kicking off this week, Center Stage is setting a 300 Member Challenge—to get 300 new Members by February 28—with a very special deal. In addition, gifts, giveaways, social […]

Air Force Airman 1st Class Fernando R. Brown graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four […]

Baltimore’s premier black tie gala/dance competition will return by popular demand! The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its “Dancing Stars”-themed Memory Ball 2014 Gala, 7 p.m. to midnight, April 12, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna St. With ABC2 News Anchor Jamie Costello returning as emcee, the evening will feature a cocktail reception, full-course […]