The first week of June has already been wracked by violence, with ten shootings taking place between June 2-5. Among those killed was popular restaurant owner, Michael Sullivan, 55. Police responded to “Sully’s Seafood and Subs,” located at 5514 Belair Road on Monday when two customers called 911 to report an unresponsive body laid in […]
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Maryland Lawmakers Create Task Force to Review Pit Bull Ruling
The Maryland legislature has created a task force to review a state Court of Appeals ruling that labeled pit bulls an “inherently dangerous” dog breed. Five members from each chamber were selected to scrutinize the April ruling that victims of pit bull attacks no longer have to prove they knew the dog was dangerous, only […]
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Woodlawn High Uses New Technology, Old Tricks to Fight Chronic Absences
For the first time since the 2003-2004 school year the attendance at Woodlawn High School has risen above the 90 percent mark. With a grant from Maryland Safe and Supportive Schools (MSD3), school officials have been able to move the student body closer to their goal of perfect attendance, higher GPAs and violence-free school days. […]
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Julius Henson, Company Must Pay $1M for Robocalls
Julius Henson, past campaign consultant to former Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich was ordered by a U.S. District Court judge to pay $1 million to the state for sending out robocalls to prevent Black voters from visiting the polls in 2010. According to the Associated Press, Attorney General Douglas Gansler announced Judge Catherine Blake’s order on […]
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Visit Baltimore Launches Legends & Legacies
Visit Baltimore has just launched the new Legends and Legacies Experience Pass commemorating the lives and achievements of individuals whose courage and perseverance helped develop the United States of America as we know it. A continuation of Visit Baltimore’s ongoing multicultural marketing initiatives, the Legends and Legacies Experience Pass provides discounted, one-time admission to three […]
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Black Owned Business Wins Major Bid for Second Grand Prix Race
The Grand Prix Race that thrilled residents and tourist last Labor Day weekend will return for a second run through the streets of Downtown Baltimore City. Wary of falling into the same potholes of last year’s event, the City has revamped its’ contract terms and brought in a new team of organizers to navigate the […]
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Former Morgan State Coach/Administrator Jesse Thomas Dies at 84
Former Morgan State football coach and administrator Jesse Thomas, who served more than 40 years at MSU, died on May 16. He was 84-years-old. Thomas’ coaching career dates back to the “glory days” of Morgan State’s football team. He served as the defensive coordinator under the legendary head coach Earl Banks, the winningest coach in […]
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Students Seek Funding to Further Transform Mt. Auburn Cemetery
The rejuvenation of Cherry Hill’s Mt. Auburn Cemetery is nothing short of a pure miracle. Combined efforts of area college students, civic organizations, inmates, and local and state leaders helped push to clean and restore the cemetery, which was honored with a re-dedication ceremony last week. Though the renovations revealed have completely changed the space, […]
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Maryland Officials Call for Uniformity in Combating Human Sex Trafficking
Gov. Martin O’Malley launched a two-day conference on Combating Human Sex Trafficking in Maryland, May 21, speaking to a group of four hundred federal, local, and state leaders and officials. The conference focused on adopting a statewide approach to preventing and eliminating the trade, and offered workshops and forums on how to lobby on behalf […]
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Provost of Baltimore’s Coppin State University Named First Female President of Central State University
Coppin State University Provost Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond will become the first female president of Central State University, the Ohio school has announced. Only the eighth president in the historically Black university’s history, Jackson-Hammond follows in the footsteps of current president John W. Garland, who announced his retirement last year. “I am extremely thrilled and honored […]
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Rev. Marion C. Bascom Pastor Emeritus of Baltimore’s Douglas Memorial Community Church Passes Away at 87
The Rev. Marion C. Bascom, one of Baltimore’s major civil rights voices for the past 60 years and pastor emeritus of Baltimore’s Douglas Memorial Community Church, has passed away. He was 87. Bascom was recognized for his role in the desegregation of area parks and eateries. He was born March 14, 1925, in Pensacola, Fla. […]
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Faith Pulse – 35th Ministry Anniversary
Celebrate with the Rev. Eva Sapp in recognition of 35 years in ministry, 3 p.m., May 19, at the Greater New Hope Baptist Church, 2720 W. North Ave. She presently leads the His Way Christian Women’s Ministry, one in Charleston, S.C. and the other in Baltimore. Dr. Linwood P. Robinson is pastor of Great New […]