July 6, the filing deadline for the 2010 elections across the state, came and went with few surprises. Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler sparked a firestorm and riled up a lot of Republicans and probably some Democrats back in February (when we were buried in snow!), over his support of gay marriage. But, it seems […]
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Meet Choo Smith: ‘Baltimore’s Best Kept Secret’
Coppin State University’s new Physical Education Complex has become the hot spot for college athletes looking to stay in shape during the summer. But during the past week, the $136 million center was filled with a great amount of not-quite college-aged kids. They were all participants of the 2010 Charles “Choo” Smith Summer Basketball Camp. […]
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Retailers Have Mixed Feelings on Beverage Tax
The beverage tax that everyone thought was down for the count rebounded at half the assessment, 2 cents instead of 4, but with long reaching effects for Baltimore City residents and businesses. Soda, water, beer and other alcoholic drinks are taxable, while milk, juice and 2-liter containers are exempt. That part is clear, but the […]
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Baltimore’s “Stop Snitching” Creator Sentenced to 20 Years
The creator of an underground video, which warned viewers to “stop snitching”, was sentenced to 20 years in prison on June 25 for his role in a racketeering conspiracy. Ronnie Thomas, 36, of Baltimore, created underground DVDs that discouraged witnesses from reporting crimes to the police. Police said the films contributed to the widespread use […]
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Baltimorean Receives ‘Ray of Hope’ Award
In a press release, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) announced Darryl A. Stokes, vice president of engineering and standards for BGE, as the 2010 recipient of the Ray of Hope award, which recognizes the academic and professional achievements of Black males. The award is presented annually on Father’s Day weekend by Black Professional Men […]
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Y of Central Maryland Seeks Volunteers
To better serve the community, particularly local youths, the Y of Central Maryland is seeking volunteers willing to serve as mentors. Y mentors work with children between the ages of 6 and 18 who have been identified as “at risk” and in need of additional adult support in their lives. According to a press release […]
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MSU Student Receives James H. Ashby Jr. Award of Excellence
Temitope Owoeye is the recent recipient of the James H. Ashby Jr. Award of Excellence, an award established this year in memory of James (Jim) Hubert Ashby Jr., a devoted husband, father, brother, son and friend who died suddenly on Nov. 27, 2009, in Randallstown, Md.? Jim received his early education in the public and […]
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Morgan State Professor’s Historic Graduation from Pa. School
Dr. An’Nita C. Moore of Baltimore recently completed her final oral doctoral defense at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Moore is the first African American to graduate from Drexel’s doctorate of nursing practices program. She is currently an assistant professor at Morgan State University.
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Local Student Rises to the Top of Class
Eric Charles Stewart Jr. recently graduated from Cross Country Elementary-Middle School, where he was the class valedictorian and received nine awards for academic excellence. Nearly half of Eric’s class was African American and 25 percent of the class will attend a magnet or academic high school in the fall.
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Baltimore Agrees to Pay for ‘Illegal Arrests’
In the wake of a report earlier this month that indicated Baltimore locks up a higher percentage of its population than any major metropolitan area in the nation, the city agreed to pay $870,000 to the victims of what some call “illegal arrests.” The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and the […]
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Preparing for the Fourth of July and Harborplace Birthday Celebration
The Fourth of July weekend is filled with excitement, cookouts and fireworks. However, if it was not for Ports of America Chesapeake, the title sponsor, Baltimore’s dream for an event-filled weekend would have gone without a blast, literally. Baltimore is not only celebrating America’s Independence but also the 30th anniversary of Harborplace. So, extra celebration […]
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Coppin Aims to Increase Graduation Rates
A year ago, the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research indicated that Coppin State University has one of the lowest graduation rates in the country. Addressing the issue, the university launched the Summer Academic Success Academy three weeks ago to nurture, retain and academically prepare incoming freshman. According to the study “Which Colleges Actually […]