The Port Covington Project is the $4.4 billion mixed-use development dream of Under Armour sportswear mogul Kevin Plank and his company Sagamore Development. Port Covington would transform 260 acres on the city’s South side into the state’s largest mixed-use development. Locals are also keenly aware that Port Covington has asked the City of Baltimore to […]
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Baltimore $15 Minimum Wage on Hold-For Now
Baltimore City Council has finally decided – not to decide yet on the $15 an hour minimum wage. The Council voted 8(yes) 6(no) to 1(abstain) to send the bill back to committee this week. Council chair Bernard C. ”Jack” Young had just started a roll call vote on the bill when the bill’s sponsor, Mary […]
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AFRO: Olympics 1936
Adolf Hitler, German dictator, showed the white flag of Nordic prejudice Monday when he declined to welcome and shake hands with Cornelius Johnson, first American to win a championship at the Olympic Games. The Nazi leader greeted Hilda Fleisher of Germany, winner of the women’s javelin throw, in his private box, shook her hand and […]
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Police Arrest 2 Homicide Suspects
Reginald Lewis’ death is the latest murder being investigated by the Prince Georges County Homicide Unit. Lewis, 24, was found Aug. 10 on a roadway in Clinton, Md. suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. “The investigation is still underway,” Cpl. Lamar Robinson, a spokesperson for the county’s police department told […]
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D.C.’s People’s Counsel Appeals Exelon-Pepco Merger Decision
Sandra Mattavous-Frye, the District’s People’s Counsel, has filed an appeal against the D.C. Public Service Commission’s approval of the Exelon-Pepco merger. (Twitter Photo) The Office of the People’s Counsel recently filed an appeal against the District of Columbia Public Service Commission’s decision on the Exelon-Pepco merger because it is uncomfortable with the process the commission […]
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D.C. Remembers Chris Barry
District residents are mourning the untimely death of Marion C. Barry, the son of the late Ward 8 D.C. councilmember and former Mayor Marion S. Barry. Marion C. Barry, known mainly by his middle name “Christopher” was pronounced dead of an apparent drug overdose on Aug. 14. He was 36 years old. Marion C. Barry […]
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3 Murders Add to Wave of D.C. Homicides
A Maryland man was fatally shot on the afternoon of Aug. 13 in Southeast D.C. The shooting is one in a wave of recent District murders, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Authorities responded to a call in the 1400 block of V Street, SE. the afternoon of Aug. 13. Officers found Gary Thompson, 19, […]
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Critics: Governor’s Promise to Heal Baltimore Rings Hollow
BALTIMORE (AP) — When Baltimore’s streets erupted in the worst rioting in 40 years, Republican Gov. Larry Hogan pledged to help heal the city. Instead, critics say, some of his administration’s policy decisions over the last 16 months actually undercut local efforts to address the deep-seated poverty and violence that triggered the unrest in the […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Wednesday, August 17.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M We’ll explore the aftermath of the unrest in Milwaukee after a Black man, who was allegedly armed, was gunned down by law enforcement last weekend. Plus, The Mod Squad, Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of The Real News Network report on politics and law enforcement, including […]
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AFRO Clean/Green Block Winners Announced at New Africa Festival
New Africa Community Builders present the New Africa Festival 2016 on August 20 at Druid Hill Park in Baltimore. The festival is from noon to 8 p.m. at the Sundial Pavilion. Reggie Wells and AFRO columnist Rosa Pryor are the hosts. Presentation of awards will be given to the AFRO Clean Green Block winners. There […]
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Black Public Relations Society Bloggers Week Reception
The National Black Public Relations Society is scheduled to hold a Blogger Week Welcome Reception on Aug. 18 at Avery’s Bar and Lounge, 1370 H Street NE from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The Blogger Week Reception gives an opportunity for Bloggers, Journalists and Social Media gurus to mix, mingle and network. Tickets can be purchased at http://tinyurl.com/za7g44g
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3rd Annual Vegan SoulFest
Vegan SoulFest is a celebration of culture and vegan living in Baltimore. This is a free event featuring vegan food, nutrition experts, vegan cooking demonstrations, a children’s area, live entertainment, giveaways, special invited guests and much more. The Vegan SoulFest will be held on Aug. 20 from noon to 7 p.m. at Baltimore City Community […]