Category: Baltimore News

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 […]

The Catonsville Middle School is currently conducting its annual Vocabulary Olympics, a way to reinforce vocabulary through the use of athletic competition during physical education classes. Twice a week the national Junior Honor Society students give students in PE classes vocabulary words to define after completing an event. With a correct answer the student earns […]

City and state officials gathered at City Hall, Feb. 10, for Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s annual State of the City address. Though the mayor touched on a range of topics from city schools to economic growth, technology improvements, and property tax credits, at the top of the list were two subjects: homicides and violent crime. “We […]

Nearly 400 people gathered in the auditorium of Henderson Hopkins School, Feb. 10, to officially cut the ribbon on the first new public school to open in East Baltimore in more than 20 years. Among those in attendance were Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels, Gov. Martin O’Malley, Rep. Elijah Cummings and several elected […]