A new exhibition at SBM Gallery in Charm City highlights decades of work by Baltimore-based artist Paula Phillips. The exhibit, which opens on April 3 at 5 p.m., explores themes of identity, spirituality and community through mixed media.
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Baltimore Mayor Scott delivers sixth annual State of the City
Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D) delivered his sixth State of the City address, unveiling a series of key initiatives while highlighting crime reduction and community partnerships across Baltimore.
Edmondson Village Shopping Center celebrates redevelopment milestones
The Edmondson Village Shopping Center is moving toward revitalization, with new construction, infrastructure improvements and leasing activity underway. The project, backed by TREND, local residents and state and city funding, marks a historic milestone after decades of neglect and discriminatory ownership restrictions.
7 Things to Know: Must read historical fiction novels about Black women and more
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No Kings protesters rally in Baltimore and DC against threats to democracy
Demonstrators in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., rallied March 28 for the No Kings protest, highlighting concerns over democracy, rising costs and civil rights. Participants expressed frustration, called for unity and collective action, and highlighted the effect of the 47th president’s policies on Black communities.
7 Things to Know: Brain tumor survivor reclaims her life and more
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7 Things to Know: Airport disruptions, reparations revisited and more
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Caucuses push priority legislation in Maryland
Lawmakers from Maryland’s legislative caucuses gathered March 24 in Annapolis to advance shared priorities as the session nears its end, highlighting bills on youth justice, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant protections, and educational equity. Unity and collaboration remain central to their push for measurable results before Sine Die.
Lawmakers, community members rally in Maryland for immigrant protections
Lawmakers and community members rallied in Annapolis, Md., for We Are Casa’s Black Lobby Day, urging the state legislature to pass bills limiting federal immigration enforcement and ensuring humane standards for immigrant detention facilities.
Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office hosts town hall on preventing juvenile crime
The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office hosted a town hall on March 18 at Digital Harbor High School to discuss juvenile crime and the impact of local smoke shops in Baltimore. Panelists and community members advocated for a fight against the opening of these businesses, as well as providing local resources to attendees.
Baltimore women who turned tragedy into transformation for West Baltimore
After experiencing personal and community tragedy, Ashiah Parker and Tracey Malone transformed their grief into leadership in West Baltimore. Parker rose from volunteer to executive director of the No Boundaries Coalition following the death of Freddie Gray, while Malone, after losing her brother to violence, helped build the Sandtown-Winchester Collective into a 26-entity coalition—both women anchoring their work in love, organizing and community empowerment.
7 Things to Know: From Shopping Trip to Police Call: A Black History Month Incident Sparks Outrage
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