Black men in Baltimore shared the best advice they have received from their fathers and mentors, emphasizing the importance of having a father figure in their lives and the lessons they have learned from them.
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Transforming Baltimore: How smart legislation is making our streets safer
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that reducing the hours of alcohol sales in East Baltimore resulted in a 23% annual decrease in all violent crime, and a 51% drop in homicides, leading to the passage of similar legislation in Maryland’s 45th Legislative District.
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Kennedy Krieger names Ernestine Briggs-King, Ph.D, to lead department for family and community interventions
Ernestine Briggs-King, Ph.D., has been appointed as vice president of the Department for Family and Community Interventions at Kennedy Krieger Institute, where she will lead the Center for Child and Family Traumatic Stress and the Therapeutic Foster Care program.
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Baltimore City water bills to get a makeover this month
Baltimore City residents will see improvements to their water bill system, including a newly enhanced physical water bill and customer self-service portal, which will be available from June 17, while the online portal will be down from June 12-17.
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Capital Jazz Fest returns for another weekend of music and art
The 2024 Capital Jazz Fest featured a diverse range of artists and headliners, including Andra Day, Babyface and Leela James, and was attended by thousands of attendees who enjoyed the music, food, and Black-owned businesses.
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AFRAM festival returns to Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, celebrates African-American culture
AFRAM 2024, Maryland’s annual celebration of Black culture, art, food, business, fashion, music and more, will take place from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on June 22 and 23 inside of Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park, featuring talented artists like Busta Rhymes, October London and Big Daddy Kane.
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A night to remember: Associated Black Charities celebrates community and collaboration at 2024 gala
The 2024 Associated Black Charities Annual Gala celebrated organizations dedicated to serving the Black community, recognizing their vital role in advancing racial equity and fostering sustainable change.
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Port of Baltimore main shipping channel reopens
The Port of Baltimore’s main channel has been fully reopened after two months of clean-up efforts, allowing commercial maritime traffic to resume and increasing the flow of commerce through the city.
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The road ahead: An AFRO inside look at BOPA’s new CEO, Rachel D. Graham
Rachel D. Graham has been appointed as the new CEO of the Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts, and is focused on rebuilding trust with the city, promoting arts and culture, and ensuring that the organization is a trusted advocate for the Baltimore arts community.
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Celebrating diversity and unity: Guide to Baltimore Pride 2024
Baltimore Pride Week 2024 will be celebrated from June 10-16, featuring a variety of events including a parade, drag brunches, and after parties, as well as a street festival, a bus service for elder community members, and a closing party.
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Maryland Tax Connect: Revolutionizing state tax payments with a modern, user-friendly portal
Comptroller Brooke Lierman has launched Maryland Tax Connect, a modernized business tax system that simplifies the tax filing process and allows businesses to make payments, track payments, obtain business licenses, and more.
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Baltimore residents push for investments in public safety protections for renters at City Council Taxpayer’s Night
The Baltimore City Council is holding budget hearings with city agencies to debate, amend and pass the FY25 budget by June 26, with residents asking for more funding for youth violence prevention, housing inspectors, and rental assistance.
