Ten years after Freddie Gray’s death and the Baltimore Uprising that followed, city leaders and Gray’s family reflect on the lasting pain and the progress made since 2015.
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35-year-old man in ‘critical condition’ after self-inflicted gunshot to the head in Baltimore City courthouse
A retired member of the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 is in critical condition after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head inside the Baltimore City District Court’s North Avenue location.
Posted inCommentary
Community control-not just public health-is essential in addressing overdose in Baltimore
Baltimore City is seeking to address the opioid epidemic by empowering the community to design solutions, as traditional public health responses have failed to significantly decrease fatal overdoses.
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Heat safety for outside workers in spotlight after death of Ronald Silver II
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is pausing trash and recycling collection on August 6 to conduct mandatory heat safety training following the heat-related death of crew member Ronald Silver II.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland leaders celebrate graduation of first cohort of Gov. Moore’s service year program
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott have announced the first cohort of the Maryland Corps Service Year Option, a program that offers recent high school graduates an opportunity to serve their community while earning at least $15 an hour.
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Maryland leaders celebrate graduation of first cohort of Gov. Wes Moore’s service year program
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott spoke at the commencement for the first cohort of the Maryland Corps Service Year Option, a campaign promise of Moore’s, which offers recent high school graduates an opportunity to serve their community while earning at least $15 an hour.
Posted inMaryland Government
Baltimore City Council Opioid hearing canceled, politicians at odds about why
Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway canceled a legislative oversight hearing on Baltimore’s opioid crisis due to a lack of agreement with the administration on how to proceed, and Mayor Brandon M. Scott has denied Conway’s claims that he did not offer private briefings in lieu of the hearing.
Posted inAfro Events
Replay available: The AFRO returns with fourth annual Black Business Matters Expo
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo to celebrate and uplift small Black-owned businesses, featuring workshops, musical performances, and interviews with industry experts and emerging entrepreneurs.
Posted inBUSINESS
AFRO News to host Black Business Matters Expo 2024
The AFRO is hosting the Black Business Matters Expo 2024 on May 30, featuring a lineup of top-notch speakers and special performances, and is supported by sponsors including Chase, United Bank, TEDCO, United Way of Central Maryland, Giant, Security Plus Federal Credit Union, PNC Bank and Live Casino and Hotel.
Posted in2024 Elections
Former Mayor Sheila Dixon concedes to Mayor Brandon M. Scott in Democratic primary
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott won the 2024 primary election with 50.96% of the votes, while former Mayor Sheila Dixon conceded after receiving 41.29% of the votes.
Posted inBaltimore News
The AFRO endorses Alsobrooks, Scott, Mosby and more
The AFRO announced their full slate of endorsements for the 2024 campaign, including Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate, Brandon M. Scott for Baltimore City mayor, Nick Mosby for Baltimore City Council president and more.
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Local and state government embrace AI to enhance digital services
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Governor Wes Moore have issued executive orders to regulate the use and development of artificial intelligence within city operations and state agencies, respectively, to ensure the best interests of their residents are centered as the technology becomes increasingly common.