Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott was re-elected to a second term in office, pledging to tackle violence, invest in younger generations, and revamp downtown Baltimore during his second term.
Category: NEWS
Posted inAfro Briefs
Bomb threats in swing states disrupt Election Day
Former President Donald Trump made baseless claims of wrongdoing in several battleground states, while bomb threats forced polling places to evacuate and extend hours, delaying the counting of some ballots.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland voters have their say in U.S. House races
Neil Parrott won the 6th Congressional District race against April McClain Delaney, while John Olszewski, Sarah Elfreth, Glenn Ivey, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, and Andy Harris all won reelection to their respective districts.
Posted inBUSINESS
Baltimore Together Summit to tackle community development and small business growth
The third annual Baltimore Together Summit, organized by the Baltimore Development Corporation, will be held at Baltimore Center Stage on Nov. 12 to discuss the city’s progress in fostering a stronger and more inclusive economy.
Posted inBaltimore News
Rev. James Willie Smith celebrates 101 years of faithful promises
Rev. James Willie Smith celebrated his 101st birthday on Nov. 6 with family and friends, reflecting on his remarkable life of faith and resilience, and continuing to preach the gospel.
Posted inCommentary
The hidden toll of abortion bans on vulnerable populations
Abortion bans in the US are having devastating impacts on survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence, as well as contributing to rising suicide rates among young individuals, particularly among Black and Hispanic women, due to their lack of access to healthcare and systemic racism.
Posted in2024 Elections
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers concession speech
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a concession speech at Howard University after losing the 2024 presidential election to former President Donald Trump, who won by a wide margin.
Posted in2024 Elections
Angela Alsobrooks makes history in Maryland’s U.S. Senate race
Angela Alsobrooks has been elected to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland, becoming the first Black person to do so, and is committed to making the lives of Marylanders better through her public service.
Posted in2024 Elections
Harris falls short as millions vote against their own interests in 2024 presidential election
Donald Trump has been elected president of the United States, despite his conviction for fraud and sexual assault, while Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of color to run for the presidency, lost the race.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland enshrines reproductive rights in state constitution
Maryland voted to approve a referendum affirming the right to reproductive freedom, making it a constitutional right, despite concerns that the broad language may allow lawmakers to apply unrelated concepts to the amendment.
Posted inPrince George's County News
HomeFree USA and Wells Fargo hosts homeownership workshop for Bowie State students
HomeFree USA and Wells Fargo hosted a homebuyer workshop at Bowie State University to educate renters on the affordable homeownership process, emphasizing the importance of homeownership as a pathway to wealth.
Posted inDMV News
Comic relief: Meet Aaron Curtis Jr., the Waldorf native using art to address issues facing young, urban audiences
Local author Aaron Curtis has created a new comic book titled “Solu to the Rescue” to highlight the struggles of life in today’s economy and climate, with the aim of providing more diverse stories for young adult readers.
