By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Many gathered for Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s 2024 State of the City Address at Baltimore Center Stage on March 25. In it, he highlighted his efforts to implement gun reform and lower Baltimore’s homicide rates. “Now is the time to double down, not to pull back or return […]
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As Mayor Brandon M. Scott handles bridge tragedy, racists blow dog whistle
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has been targeted by racists and White supremacists on Twitter for his leadership, empathy, and concern for victims of the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster, despite the fact that DEI didn’t build the bridge, load the ship, or steer it when it veered into the support pillar.
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Roughly $30 million in funding announced for permanent and affordable housing
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott, U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.-07) and other city officials announced the award of nearly $30 million to 11 community projects in Baltimore. The money will be used to increase permanent supportive housing (PSH) and affordable housing through the Housing Accelerator Fund. The […]
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Baltimore City mayoral candidates discuss education and crime in first major forum
Leading mayoral candidates discussed education, crime and the perception of crime at the first major mayoral forum this election year, with incumbent Brandon M. Scott (D), former Mayor Sheila Dixon (D), Thiruvendran “Thiru” Vignarajah (D) and Bob Wallace (D) presenting their plans to improve the city.
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Mayor Scott announces HBCU Fellowship initiative
By Zenitha Prince, Special to the AFRO For 25 lucky recent HBCU graduates, a major stepping stone to gainful employment may be one application away. Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott recently announced a partnership with Baltimore Corps and the city’s two historically Black colleges and universities, Coppin State University and Morgan State University that would […]
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Sen. Jill Carter aims to increase scrutiny of tax incentives for developers
By Stephen Janis and Taya Graham, Special to the AFRO For decades, Baltimore has doled out tax breaks to spur development, but the increasing use of incentives has not been matched with the requisite scrutiny of how much they cost the city and who is benefiting. State Sen. Jill Carter, D-Baltimore, has introduced a bill […]
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Meet Baltimore City mayoral candidate Don Scoggins
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com As candidacy filing deadline for Maryland’s primary was Feb. 9, the AFRO is sitting down with said candidates to ensure residents know their options. Don Scoggins is one of multiple candidates running for Baltimore City Mayor this year. Q: What was your childhood like? A: My father lived […]
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott signs formerly stalled housing legislation, bolsters city’s goal for equitable housing
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott officially signed the formerly stalled CB 23-0195, “Inclusionary Housing for Baltimore City” and the CB 23-0369, “High-Performance Inclusionary Tax Credit” into law on Jan. 22. Both laws will ensure there are more affordable homes available in Baltimore as soon as next year. […]
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Closing arguments made, Mosby’s trial goes to jury
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com At the end of the longest day of the Marilyn Mosby vs. the United States at the District Court House in Greenbelt, Md., the former Baltimore State’s Attorney’s fate now rests in the hands of the jury. Closing arguments on Feb. 5 extended well into the afternoon with U.S. government […]
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State and city leaders release bill to relieve impoverished neighborhoods
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political writertmcqueen@afro.com Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and other legislators across the city and state gathered in support of the new legislation, the Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households Grant Program (ENOUGH Act), SB482/HB694. “As legislators, we get tens of hundreds of emails, sometimes tens of thousands of […]
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CASH Campaign of Maryland announces 2024 locations for free tax preparation
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland celebrated national Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Day on Jan. 26 by announcing the 2024 sites for the nonprofit’s free tax preparation services. Maryland households who made less than $64,000 in 2023 are eligible for the free service. Those who […]
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Marilyn Mosby’s second federal trial comes down to the jury
By Deborah BaileyContributing Editor Marilyn Mosby, a former Baltimore City state’s attorney, will soon face a verdict in the second of two federal trials that will change the trajectory of her life. The 44-year-old rose to power as the youngest state’s attorney of a major city in 2015. Just months later, Mosby was thrust into […]
