Liberty Reservoir, one of the Baltimore region’s main drinking water sources, has dropped to its lowest level in nearly 20 years, prompting the Baltimore City Department of Public Works and surrounding counties to issue voluntary water restrictions to conserve supply ahead of peak summer demand.
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Most travelers must have a REAL ID now to fly in U.S., or face extra screening
By Olga R. Rodriguez REAL ID requirements for those flying within the United States begin May 7 after nearly 20 years of delays. The day ahead of the deadline, people lined up at government offices across the country to secure their compliant IDs. In Chicago, officials established a Real ID Supercenter for walk-in appointments, while […]
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Black America celebrates African heritage of Pope Leo XIV
The election of Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago—has sparked pride across Black America, as genealogical records confirm his Creole and Haitian roots trace back to New Orleans’ 7th Ward, making him the first pope with verifiable African-American ancestry.
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Mayor Baraka of Newark, New Jersey, arrested at immigration detention center he has been protesting
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested for trespassing during a protest against a new federal immigration detention center run by the private prison company Geo Group, which he opposes due to building permit concerns and broader issues of immigrant treatment. His arrest—widely condemned by civil rights advocates—occurred despite his return to public property, and is seen by supporters as a political targeting amid his campaign for New Jersey governor.
Posted inBaltimore Events
Baltimore Together update highlights equity, apprenticeships and industry growth plans
During a fireside chat at the Baltimore Together spring update, Baltimore Development Corp. President Colin Tarbert and Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. outlined a shared vision for inclusive economic growth. The two leaders emphasized that equity isn’t just a social good—it’s a smart, strategic driver of long-term prosperity.
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Mayor Scott hosts town hall to address budget concerns
At a budget town hall, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) presented the city’s $4.6 billion FY26 budget, addressing an $85 million deficit without cutting services, while warning of looming federal funding cuts. Residents engaged in small-group discussions with city officials, voicing concerns on issues from youth job access to water quality, as the budget advances toward council approval by June 26.
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A woman who called a Black child a slur has raised a backlash but also thousands of dollars
A viral video of a Minnesota woman using a racial slur against a Black child sparked national outrage and over $700,000 in donations for her relocation, reigniting debates over racism, accountability, and the blurred lines between cancel culture and consequence culture.
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Civil Rights Act of 1964 goes back on trial May 12
Southern Education Foundation (SEF) President Raymond Pierce speaks out ahead of SEF’s May 12 federal court defense of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, challenging efforts by the current administration to conflate legally mandated desegregation programs with inclusion, equity, and diversity (IED) initiatives. At stake is the future of the Equity Assistance Center-South, a congressionally authorized civil rights center designed to dismantle racial segregation in public education—not an IED program—operated under SEF’s leadership.
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Robert Prevost, first American pope in history of the Catholic Church, will take the name Leo XIV
By Nicole Winfield Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. Prevost, a 69 member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV. He appeared on the loggia […]
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Adaptability and advocacy: The vital role of mobile nurses
Travel and strike nurses play a critical role in maintaining patient care during staffing shortages and labor disputes. With adaptability, compassion, and cultural competence, they step into unfamiliar environments to deliver expert care. Beyond the misconceptions about pay, these nurses are driven by a calling to serve, support safe staffing, and advocate for patient trust and quality outcomes.
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Virtual care, real impact: How technology is changing patient-nurse relationships
AI and telemedicine are revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing access, improving decision-making, and expanding the roles of nurses beyond traditional clinical settings. Osanmoh notes that telepsychiatry enables consistent, stigma-free support, especially for marginalized populations.
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Rev. Willie E. Ray: A life of service remembered
By Marnita ColemanSpecial to the AFRO On Easter morning, April 20, the Reverend William Edward Ray, beloved founder of Save Another Youth, Inc. and the Baltimore Coalition to Stop the Killing, took his final flight and entered eternal rest. After more than 50 years of tireless ministry, fierce advocacy, and unwavering love for his community, […]