Baltimore’s beloved Jazzy Summer Nights series will conclude on Oct. 2 with a performance by R&B group Dru Hill, after 25 years of uniting the community with music, culture, and joy.
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Black women business owners are redefining Baltimore’s future
In Baltimore, Black women entrepreneurs are reshaping the city’s economic and cultural future. From downtown revitalization to oyster innovation and creative stationery, Shelonda Stokes, Jasmine Norton and Alisa Brock are building purpose-driven businesses rooted in community and resilience.
BDC launches Commercial District Assessment Initiative to strengthen Baltimore’s Neighborhood Business Corridors
The Baltimore Development Corporation launched the Commercial District Assessment initiative to better understand and support Baltimore’s neighborhood commercial corridors.
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore announces Baltimore Culinary Exchange grant program
The Baltimore Culinary Exchange (BCX) grant program creates support for existing and new restaurants as well as food entrepreneurs in Baltimore city.
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore releases annual ‘State of Downtown’ report
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB) unveiled its 2024 State of Downtown report on March 20. The annual analysis provides updates on key indicators of the health of Baltimore’s Central Business District, including data on employment, tourism, employment, vacancies and public safety According to DPOB’s president, Shelonda Stokes, downtown is […]
Baltimore Together Summit to tackle community development and small business growth
The third annual Baltimore Together Summit, organized by the Baltimore Development Corporation, will be held at Baltimore Center Stage on Nov. 12 to discuss the city’s progress in fostering a stronger and more inclusive economy.
CIAA Tournament returns to Baltimore
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Student athletes, coaches and basketball fans from around the country flooded the downtown Baltimore area Feb. 26 to March 3 as the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament returned to Charm City. The men of Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University beat out Fayetteville State 54-51, capturing […]

