By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott released his $4.6 billion preliminary budget for fiscal year 2026 on April 2 with a plan to eliminate an $85 million deficit. The shortfall has been brought on by the city’s expenditures outpacing its revenue, much like the state of Maryland. Some of the factors […]
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Shawnta Privette: From 911 dispatcher to Baltimore’s CAD technical manager
Shawnta Privette, Baltimore City’s first African-American woman CAD technical manager, overcame early challenges to build a trailblazing career in public safety communications. Rising from a teen mother to a leader in her field, she emphasizes perseverance and the importance of data-driven public safety.
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Luxury living expands in Baltimore as affordable housing gap remains
Baltimore City has seen a recent increase in luxury rental properties, leaving many average or low-income residents unable to afford housing, and the mayor’s office is working to implement a new inclusionary housing policy to address the issue.
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AFRO Exclusive: Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and wife welcome baby girl, Camden Lee Scott
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and his wife, Hana Pugh Scott, have welcomed a daughter, Camden Lee Scott, who was born on March 8.
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Thousands of Maryland students are chronically absent each year. Here’s what we know
Baltimore City had the highest levels of chronic absenteeism in Maryland during 2024, with nearly half of all public school students chronically absent last school year.
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Upcoming Black History Month events in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia
Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. are celebrating Black History Month with various events, including parades, gallery walks, and exhibitions showcasing the works of Black artists and cultural leaders.
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CASH Campaign of Maryland announces Baltimore City and County locations for free tax preparation
The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland is offering free tax preparation services in Baltimore City and Baltimore County from Jan. 31 to April 15, with a focus on helping eligible Marylanders claim tax credits and refunds.
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Maryland’s 2024 year-end data highlights promising trends for residents
Maryland added nearly 2,300 jobs in October and November 2024, with the unemployment rate being lower than the national rate, and minority-owned businesses may have contributed to the upward trend in hiring.
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Organizations and community groups invited to participate in Baltimore City’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has announced the step-off time for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, which will begin at noon on Monday, January 20, and will be led by Baltimore City Solicitor Ebony M. Thompson.
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Building a strong foundation for 2025
Senator Cory V. McCray reflects on the progress made in 2024 and the challenges faced, while emphasizing the importance of good governance and the need to continue to build stronger foundations for a brighter future.
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Jemima and Daniel Carter wed at New Shiloh Baptist Church
Jemima and Daniel Carter were married on October 25th at New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore City, after meeting in a restaurant in 2019 and surviving the pandemic together.
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Hip Hop Day of Service to provide relief to youth battling homelessness
Dr. Tenyo Pearl has created the annual Hip Hop Day of Service in Baltimore City, merging community service, cultural education, and youth empowerment, to honor the rich legacy of hip-hop and provide hoodies to those in need.