Dilapidated vacant houses and abandoned lots will soon become a distant memory for residents of the Barclay/Old Goucher community in East Baltimore. On Sept. 20 Mayor Rawlings-Blake, city officials, residents, neighborhood organizations and local developers broke ground on a $85 million redevelopment plan to revitalize the neighborhood and restore its luster in hopes of attracting […]
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Fees and Taxes Fear and Loathing on the Trail
With roughly a month left before we know if Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley will hold onto his seat or if his nemesis, former Gov. Robert Ehrlich, will recapture the state’s top spot, the battle keeps getting more and more raucous. This week Ehrlich went back to one of his favorite political piñatas, the Maryland Department […]
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Ken Oliver Edges Out a Victory in Baltimore County’s Fourth
In a race that came down to a mere 98 votes, Kenneth Oliver retained his seat as the councilman for Baltimore County’s Fourth District. He triumphed over challenger Julian Earl Jones, earning 28.96 percent of the vote to Jones’ 28.29 percent. Leronia A. Josey, who also campaigned hard to unseat Oliver, ended up with 25.63 […]
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A Day in the Life of Baltimore At the AFRO’s Doorstep
A family disagreement between two brothers spilled on to the streets of Charles Village and landed at the AFRO’s front door Sept. 21. “I’ve never seen anyone act like this and I’ve seen a lot of stuff in my time,” said Michael Agelopas, a photographer and clinical psychologist who watched the incident from his second […]
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Car Buffs Convene for Children’s Guild Fundraiser
In 2009, thousands crowded Baltimore’s Harbor East to see a stunning display of elegant dream cars – Lamborghini, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo models – alongside Italian motorcycles at the Viva Italia Concours D’Elegance showcase. The upcoming Sept. 26 festival, now in its fifth year, returns to Rash Field and continues to raise funds for The […]
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Hines Named President of Baltimore Co. Board of Ed.
Baltimore businessman Earnest Hines has been elected the new president of the Board of Education for Baltimore County Public Schools following the retirement of three-term president JoAnn Murphy. Currently serving his third year on the board, Hines was appointed unanimously by the 11 other board members in August. As president and CEO of EEH Holdings […]
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First Generation Students Receive a Helping Hand at Notre Dame
Making the transition from high school to college can be a difficult process, especially if the student is the first in generations to pursue a tertiary degree. Research from the National Center for Education shows that without the necessary tools and support, first-generation students face hurdles that place them at a disadvantage from other students, […]
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Retail Job Losses Contribute to Maryland Unemployment Rate Increase
WASHINGTON — Retail job losses helped boost Maryland’s unemployment rate to 7.3 percent from 7.1 percent, making it one of only two states to see a statistically significant increase last month. Maryland’s retail losses totaled about 3,000, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Another 1,400 census jobs ended, a situation that mirrored the […]
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Showcase Honors, Entertains Baltimore’s Grandparents
On Sept. 12, Baltimore’s most mature residents visited the Delta Community Center for “Great Blessings: A Grandparents Day Celebration” hosted by MarvaD Events. The program, hosted by ABC 2 News anchor Sherrie Johnson, included a dance performance from The Ava Fields Dancers of Cahill Recreation Center, a musical tribute from The Redeemers of Church of […]
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Baltimore City After-School Programs Get Financial Boost from Verizon Foundation
During the grand opening of its new office in Baltimore on Sept. 10, Child First Authority celebrated a $15,000 Verizon Foundation grant to support after-school programs for youth at various public schools in Baltimore City. “The Child First STEMulated Minds” program is a hands-on thematic curriculum targeting literacy and math instruction through STEM (science, technology, […]
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Local Mother Turns Grief into Service
Few horrors can compare to a mother’s grief, something West Baltimore resident Connie Johnson knows firsthand. Her daughter, Bijan Brown, 17, died in her arms after suffering a sudden, massive asthma attack in 2007. She was a senior honors student at Western High School. Since then Johnson, a personal chef, has made asthma awareness a […]
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Coppin State Opens Health and Human Performance Wellness Center
Coppin State University (CSU) held the grand opening of its new Health and Human Performance Wellness Center on Sept. 20, marking a new era not only for the historically Black school, but for the surrounding community. The Wellness Center, which is housed in the new edifice, will offer memberships to Baltimore City residents and the […]