Ronald was 14 years old when he was arrested for a murder he said he knew nothing about. But before his parents or lawyer could arrive, police managed to muster a confession out of him. Over two years later, he remains in the Baltimore City Detention Center. “Can they do this?” he wrote in a […]
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Why Didn’t Patti LaBelle Sing?
The ninth annual African American Heritage Festival kicked off on June 18 and featured a wide-range of vendors, exhibits and performances at the M&T Bank Stadium. This year’s event featured performances from Robin Thicke, Ryan Leslie, Leela James, Marsha Ambrosius and Fantasia, among many other performers. But while the event definitely catered to a variety […]
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PSC Says ‘No’ to Smart Grid Proposal
In what Mark Case, senior vice president of strategy and regulatory affairs for BGE, called, “a real setback for customers,” the Maryland Public Service Commission told the utility giant to try again with their smart grid proposal. In a ruling released June 21, the Commission cited four points of contention with the proposal and invited […]
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City ‘Safer’ After Fugitives Surrender
At the start of the Fugitive Safe Surrender program last weekend, Mayor Rawlings-Blake said the event would be a success if it gave just one person a second chance. However, officials have so far counted 979 Baltimore City residents who turned themselves in to authorities and are now able to move forward with their lives. […]
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Going ‘Green’ for Jesus
Faith leaders are helping their congregants enjoy a little heaven on earth by encouraging “green” living and lessening their carbon output. Organizations like the Washington, D.C.-based Evangelical Environmental Network and the Eco Justice Program of the National Council of Churches have acknowledged responsibility for being better stewards and offer information online to accomplish that end. […]
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BCCC Wins Marketing Award
The Baltimore Chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA) has named Baltimore City Community College the winner of its 2010 Marketing Excellence Award in Education. The association presented the honor at its end-of-year gala June 3 at the Colonnade Inn and Spa. AMA cited the college’s Workforce Pipeline Solutions rebranding effort which promotes the college’s […]
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Students, Staff Dedicate Memorial Garden to Deceased Student
The students and staff of Windsor Mill Middle School, led by Principal Deborah Phelps and sixth-grade team leader Casey Head, hosted a special event to dedicate a memorial garden to the memory and life of former student Derek G. Johnson, who passed away over the 2009 Memorial Day weekend. Developed and planned by students and […]
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Baltimore City School’s Arts Program Earns National Honors
The Academy of College and Career Exploration’s (ACCE) after-school arts program, Careers in the Arts, has been recognized as a national semi-finalist for the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities’ “Coming Up Taller Award.” Careers in the Arts provides after-school extended learning to students at ACCE in various disciplines, including ensemble-created theater for social […]
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Saint Agnes Hospital Nurse Wins Award
Yolanda Copeland, senior vice president of Patient Services and chief nursing officer (CNO) at Saint Agnes Hospital, was recently honored as winner of the 2010 Nursing Spectrum Excellence Award in the competitions “ Advancing and Leading the Profession” category in the Baltimore metropolitan region. ?Copeland was selected from five finalists in the Advancing & Leading […]
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Tau Gamma Delta Sorority Hosts Diamond Ball
On June 12, the Pi Chapter of Tau Gamma Delta Sorority sponsored its Tauette Club’s 24th Annual Diamond Ball. The event was held at the Forum Caterers, 4210 Primrose Ave. The Tauette Club’s Diamond Ball features graduating seniors (Diamonds) in an evening of extravagance. It also introduces the Rosebuds or juniors, who will become Diamonds the following […]
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African American Heritage Festival Provides Unique Cultural Experience
Complete with live performances, historical exhibits and art that highlights Baltimore’s rich Black influence, this year’s African American Heritage Festival is sure to give families across the area the perfect Father’s Day weekend. Kicking off on June 18, R&B crooner Ryan Leslie will open for the blue-eyed soul balladeer Robin Thicke. On June 19, various […]
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Through My Father’s Eyes
Marty Henson wants to be a good father. A rough-and-tumble past and a series of poor decisions made it difficult for him to be a nurturing parent, but he now recognizes his shortcomings. It took several prison stays and a strained relationship with his two daughters for him to reevaluate his life and change. Shortly […]