In his 2025 State of the City address, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott highlighted significant reductions in violent crime and outlined ambitious goals for education and housing, including plans to lower property tax rates and rehabilitate vacant homes. He also criticized federal policies, emphasizing Baltimore’s commitment to progress despite national challenges.
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Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott, BCYF announce expansion of youth programming ahead of budget reveal
On March 27 Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF) will announce funding increases for youth initiatives, including summer jobs, youth engagement strategies and sports programs in Charm City.
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Commentary: Maryland’s investment in career coaching shapes our future
Senator Cory V. McCray is fighting to preserve the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which aims to improve education and career readiness for Maryland’s youth, amidst proposed budget cuts that threaten to undo the progress made.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Peace Movement to celebrate life with first ceasefire weekend of 2025
The Baltimore Peace Movement, formerly Baltimore Ceasefire, has been organizing Peace Promise Weekends since 2017 to deter gun violence and promote peace in the city, with a 20 percent decrease in homicides in 2023 and a 23 percent decrease in 2024, marking the lowest levels of homicides since 2015.
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New leadership named after top two leaders of Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners resign
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners has appointed Robert Salley and Ashiah Parker to replace Ronald S. McFadden and Shantell L. Roberts, who resigned on Nov. 19.
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Maryland Supreme Court holds oral arguments at Frederick Douglass High School
The Supreme Court of Maryland visited Frederick Douglass High School to hold off-site oral arguments, providing civic education to students from 15 Baltimore City public schools, private schools and universities.
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Back to school tips from Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja SantelisesÂ
Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelesis encourages families to ensure their students get proper sleep, follow regular routines, and familiarize themselves with attendance policies and classroom expectations as the school year begins.
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Randolph Edwin Abrams, former Social Security Administration exec, dies at 74
Randolph Edwin Abrams, a retired executive of the Social Security Administration, died peacefully at age 74 after a career of exemplary service to the public and a life of leadership and dedication to his church.
Posted in2024 Elections
Election candidates meet at Morgan State for exclusive Democratic debateÂ
WBAL-TV 11 and Maryland Public Television hosted two Democratic candidate primary election debates at Morgan State University on April 17, featuring Mayor Brandon M. Scott, former Mayor Sheila Dixon, Thiru Vignarajah and Bob Wallace, who discussed the rise of juvenile crime, affordable housing, food deserts, and transportation.
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 Baltimore Schools see gains on Maryland School Report Card in 2023
By AFRO Staff Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) made significant strides in 2023, with 39 of its institutions improving the ratings earned on the annual Maryland School Report Card. Every year, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) gauges schools’ performance based on state tests results and other critical academic, college readiness, and attendance […]
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AFRO inside look: Maintaining good mental health during the school year
#education By DaQuan Lawrence, AFRO International Writer,DLawrence@afro.com As the school year nears the halfway mark for students around the nation, Black and Latino students are still struggling with mental health more than other racial groups in the U.S. Although the COVID-19 pandemic worsened social and economic conditions that negatively impact marginalized populations, stakeholders around Baltimore […]