The 2025 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament took place in Baltimore at the CFG Bank Arena from February 25 to March 1, featuring athletes from 12 historically Black colleges and universities.
Tag: Maryland
Posted inTransportation
Red Line and other transit projects face tough odds this spring
Maryland lawmakers are putting transit priorities, including Baltimore’s Red Line, on hold due to bleak federal funding prospects and a search for savings in the state budget, while some lawmakers argue that investing in transit is essential for economic growth and rural transit agencies are struggling to provide reliable service.
Posted inBUSINESS
Maryland’s MBE Night in Annapolis stands strong amid federal DEI rollbacks
The 16th annual MBE Night in Annapolis, led by the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, took place on Feb. 20, discussing opportunities in state contracting and addressing DEI initiatives under attack.
Posted inBaltimore News
Morgan State to convene inaugural conference addressing gun violence on college campuses
Morgan State University is hosting the inaugural National Conference on Gun Violence on U.S. College and University Campuses, aiming to tackle the impact of gun violence on campus safety and share lessons learned and changes made to enhance campus security.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Meet Carter-Lambert Divisions LLC, the local organization keeping community first
Carter-Lambert Divisions LLC, a small, Black veteran-owned business, has been providing IT-logistics services and community support since 2006, with a focus on helping other small businesses thrive.
Posted inMaryland News
Gov. Wes Moore addresses budget, calls for unity in 2025 State of the State address
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivered a State of the State Address addressing the state’s budget deficit, the impact of the new federal administration, and his economic growth agenda, calling on Marylanders to be courageous and united in the face of crisis.
Posted inBaltimore News
BGE addresses increases in customer bills, suggests resources for those who need assistance
BGE suggests that customers monitor their usage of electricity and other utilities via their BGE My Account to reduce energy bills, and provides financial assistance information for customers who need it most.
Posted inPrince George's County News
PRESS ROOM: Congressman Kweisi Mfume endorses Jolene Ivey for Prince George’s County executive
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has endorsed Jolene Ivey, a member of the House of Delegates and an At-Large member of the County Council, to serve as Prince George’s County Executive, known for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to results.
Posted inMaryland Government
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.
Posted inMaryland News
Making change: Maryland Public Defender Natasha M. Dartigue talks 2025 priorities
Natasha M. Dartigue became the first person of color to lead the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in 2022, and is now focusing on ending the automatic charging of children as adults, limiting police interaction with the public during traffic stops, and addressing the disparity in resources for public defenders.
Posted inMaryland Government
Gov. Wes Moore reveals economic growth agenda for 2025
Governor Wes Moore has announced over $750 million in funding for economic and workforce development, including $128.5 million for targeted investments in Maryland’s dominant industries, which are expected to generate $515.6 million in economic activity and support more than 2,500 jobs.
Posted inOpinion
Op-Ed: What to focus on in the 2025 Maryland General Assembly
The Second Look Act, ending the automatic charging of youth as adults, protecting legacy Black homeowners from the tax sale process, and passing a reparations policy are all important issues that should be addressed in Maryland’s upcoming General Assembly.