Category: Baltimore News

The Progressive Shiloh Workers of the New Shiloh Baptist Church, 2100 N. Monroe Street in Baltimore, will sponsor the Morgan State University Choir in concert, 6 p.m., Nov. 10 in the main sanctuary. The performance marks 41 years of continuous assistance in helping deserving students attend college. This year’s theme, “Keeping the Vision and Legacy […]

The internationally acclaimed film, “Free Angela and All Political Prisoners,” will be shown 7 p.m., Nov. 14 at the Graduate Studio Center of the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), 131 W. North Ave. General admission is $10. Tickets are free to students with a student ID, but reservations must be made at http://freeangela.eventbrite.com. Doors […]

Bernadette’s House is pleased to announce its official opening and inaugural networking and fundraiser event, 6 to 9 p.m., Nov. 14 at the Historic Oakland Manor, 5430 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, Md. 21044. This newly launched community outreach organization is dedicated to teenage girls of parents struggling to survive in today’s depressed economy, especially single […]

An eclectic exhibit of paintings, drawings, watercolors, sculptures, and ceramics – all created by artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities – will be on display when The Arc Baltimore holds its 12th Annual Art in the Round exhibit and auction. To take place 7 to 10:30 p.m., Nov. 8 at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center, […]

Picture Belair Road 20 years from now. Will there be eloquent landscaping framing several small, owner-operated boutiques and businesses? Will you be able to tell the difference between Baltimore City and Baltimore County? Doretha Hilton, of the 4200 block of Moravia Road thinks Belair Road should be crime and trash free. Department of Transportation Chief […]

Thirty-two year old Latreshia Gowdy was allegedly fatally stabbed during a brawl with another woman over her ex-husband. Natafre Green, 30, was found in her car shot multiple times. Diamond Williams, 16, was found dead in her West Baltimore neighborhood with her throat gashed. These three cases are among 24 so far this year in […]

Students at Coppin State University are providing lunches for Baltimore’s homeless through a social media based venture entitled the Hashtag Movement (Movement), started by a group of young Los Angeles philanthropists. Brittney Wagner, 22 a senior at Coppin State University, said she viewed the Movement as a way of marrying the need for student community […]

A 39-year-old Baltimore car dealership owner was sentenced to 30 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander in connection with financial transactions that appeared to be structured to avoid federal bank reporting requirements. Amefika Gray, owner of Network Auto Group, a car dealership operating at 2631 Gwynns Falls Parkway in Baltimore, pleaded […]

Ever wonder how to organize and preserve your business records or personal papers? In honor of American Archives Month, Ja- Zette Marshburn, MLS will discuss why archives are important and what steps you can take to start preserving your unique history. A graduate of the University of Maryland, College Parks iSchool – specializing in Archives, […]

A 40-year-old Baltimore man was shot and killed by police after a routine traffic stop turned into a confrontation between the man and police officers. Police said that Shawn Dewayne Dean, pulled over by two officers after he failed to stop at a stop sign, was shot by one of two police officers who stopped […]

Dr. Frank M. Reid, Oct. 13 launched a yearlong observation of his 25 years of pastoral service at Bethel AME Church in Baltimore, themed “Honoring the Footprints of a Legend.” During his 9:45 a.m. service in east Baltimore, Reid stood among nearly 500 congregants, as many members and notables came together to honor one of […]

Fifth grade students from three Baltimore City schools will head to the University of Maryland’s Westminster Hall 11:30 a.m., Oct. 22, to see FOODPLAY,  the national award-winning show promoting healthy eating and exercise habits.  The University of Maryland, Baltimore and Hippodrome Foundation, Inc. (HFI – the non-profit partner of the Hippodrome Theatre) partnered to sponsor this production for the students […]