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.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: The urgent need for driver’s education in public schools
Sen. Cory McCray has sponsored Senate Bill 1081 to establish a Driver Education in Public Schools Grant Program, which will provide $2 million in perpetual grants to assist public schools in offering driver education courses, with the goal of equipping students with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Why Black neighborhoods continue to struggle in Baltimore County
Baltimore County must pass legislation to increase opportunities for Black homeownership, invest in distressed, racially segregated communities, stop perpetuating segregation, and minimize the damage on Black households in order to rectify the years of unjust housing policies that continue to impact families today.
Posted inArts
Elizabeth Talford Scott honored at multiple art exhibits throughout Baltimore
The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, a series of exhibits at nine different sites in Baltimore, celebrates the legacy of the groundbreaking artist Elizabeth Talford Scott, with each venue working with students in the Exhibition Development Seminar to create a presentation of her work.
Posted inTravel
How gas prices have changed in Maryland in the last week
Gas prices in Maryland remain essentially unchanged over the last week, with the average price of gas per gallon hovering in the $3 range this summer, and a near-record number of Americans are expected to hit the road for travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Posted inBaltimore Community
AfroPreak 2024: Elevating the Preakness experience for Baltimore’s Black elite
The AfroPreak Lounge experience at the 149th running of Preakness Stakes was a vibrant cultural experience featuring diverse food, music, and fashion, and was attended by Ravens players, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, and members of The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus.
Posted inBaltimore News
Marilyn Mosby avoids prison, sentenced to one year home detention for mortgage fraud, perjury convictions
Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby was sentenced to three years of supervised release and 12 months of home detention for mortgage fraud and perjury, and was also ordered to complete 100 hours of community service.
Posted inBaltimore News
Morgan State University holds Spring 2024 Commencement Exercises
By Ama BrownAFRO Editorial Assistant Morgan State University (MSU) held Spring 2024 CommencementExercises May 16 and 18 at Hughes Memorial Stadium, located on the historically Black institution’s Northeast Baltimore campus. Scholars of all differentethnicities and religious and cultural backgrounds convened with family,friends and university leadership to celebrate their accomplishments. Noteven the steady downpour of rain […]
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Marilyn Mosby pursues presidential pardon amidst national support
Former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby is pushing for a presidential pardon ahead of her sentencing for mortgage fraud and perjury convictions on May 23, with supporters rallying behind her and requesting a pardon from President Biden.
Posted inBUSINESS
AFRO News to host Black Business Matters Expo 2024
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo 2024 on May 30, featuring a lineup of top-notch speakers and special performances, and is supported by sponsors including Chase, United Bank, TEDCO, United Way of Central Maryland, Giant, Security Plus Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank and Live Casino and Hotel.
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Dali cargo ship moved to Seagirt Marine Terminal
The Dali cargo ship was successfully moved to the Seagirt Marine Terminal in Baltimore on May 20, marking a major milestone in the effort to fully reopen the Port of Baltimore.
Posted inMedia
Career Communications Group appoints Alana Winns as chief content officer and editor in chief
Alana Winns has been appointed as the new chief content officer and editor in chief of Career Communications Group, where she will lead the charge in dismantling information silos and enhancing content strategy to boost viewer engagement and broaden media influence.
