Category: Baltimore News

Hundreds poured into Hanover, Md.’s Kingdom Builders Church of God in Christ for a somber afternoon funeral service on June 29. Positioned at the front of the church was a pearl white casket holding the body of Walter Dines, a Maryland teen whose life ended thousands of miles away in a frigid Oregon river. Dines,18, […]

The African American Heritage Festival, a celebration of African-American history, culture, heritage and art was held this weekend in Baltimore. The festival embraces rich traditions and is committed to providing cultural experiences from the African Diaspora. There was much to see and do at the three-day festival, which draws about a half-million people annually. The […]

Because Baltimore City Public Schools believe good nutrition is critical to student achievement, they have committed to making sure all students receive nutritious meals this summer. Through the food service program, BCPS is making free meals available to all city schools’ students. Beginning next week, Baltimore City Public Schools will be participating in the U.S. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]