Suicide remains a serious public health issue, with 2 percent of young adults and 20 percent of high schoolers reporting suicidal thoughts or attempts. In Baltimore, leaders are working to expand mental health resources in underserved communities.
Tag: Baltimore City
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council releases 2025 annual report
The Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council’s new report outlines a $100 million plan to demolish and renovate more than 2,000 vacant properties. The initiative aims to revitalize Baltimore’s neighborhoods and reduce long-standing housing blight.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore mourns the loss of longtime civil servant and deputy mayor Anthony Barksdale
Baltimore Deputy Mayor Anthony Barksdale died Nov. 6, prompting Baltimore leaders to share reflections on his life and legacy.
Posted inCommentary
Legally Written: The missing voice in America’s access to justice PART 1
By Kisha Brown “Access to justice” is a term of art and action in legal and policy circles — a call for better inclusion and participation in our legal system. That system of course is not relegated to just the courts; it includes nearly every facet of life from healthcare to education to housing to […]
Posted inHBCU
Coppin State University celebrates 125 years of service
Baltimore’s Coppin State University celebrates 125 years of educating and empowering the city’s majority-Black community. Its programs and community initiatives continue to benefit future generations of youth.
Posted inBaltimore News
Elected officials call out blatant racist messages
Black officials are increasingly confronting racist attacks online, by phone and email. Leaders like Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott (D) are exposing the derogatory comments to highlight its persistence and the resilience it demands.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore state’s attorney Ivan Bates to host citywide listening tour in October
Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates is hosting his annual listening tour ahead of the 2026 legislative session to give constituents an opportunity to provide feedback.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore schools target absenteeism with annual attendance phone-a-thon
By Victoria MejicanosAFRO Staff Writer Baltimore City Public Schools will host its City Schools’ Attendance Phone-A-Thon Sept. 14 to contact families of every student who has not attended classes since the school year started Aug. 25. The initiative is meant to fight truancy and provide resources to families who may need extra support getting their […]
Posted inOPINION
Too many clinics, too little healing: Rethinking addiction treatment in Baltimore
Baltimore’s opioid crisis is exacerbated by an oversupply of behavioral health clinics with little oversight, leading to a moratorium on new enrollments for certain services to evaluate provider quality and rebuild oversight.
Posted inOpinion
Coming full circle: How the Arc Baltimore defined who I became
Chrissy M. Thornton serves as president and CEO of Associated Black Charities. This week, she speaks on how her journey in public service started at The Arc Baltimore, which still today supports the community.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore officially launches 2026 re-election campaign
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) officially launches his 2026 re-election campaign Sept. 9, emphasizing his work in increased job growth, reduced crime, education investment and bipartisan leadership across Maryland.
Posted inCommentary
Baltimore doesn’t need occupation — or threats
Baltimore City Mayor Bradon M. Scott and Maryland Governor Wes Moore have made it clear that they will not welcome federal intervention in response to threats from the 47th president of the United States– especially given that crime is down, according to 2025 data.
