By Tavon N. ThomassonAFRO Intern Within the span of a few hours on June 23, two separate mass shootings erupted in Baltimore, leaving multiple people wounded. The first incident occurred about 7 p.m., after the sound of gunfire echoed from the 1900 block of McHenry St., alerting officers nearby. At the scene, police found three […]
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$50 million in funding deployed to help redevelop vacant housing in Baltimore City
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has opened the Fiscal Year 2026 application round for the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI), prioritizing efficiency and performance in addressing the city’s vacant housing crisis. With $50 million in funding, the initiative aims to support community development organizations in acquiring, stabilizing, renovating, and demolishing vacant properties to revitalize neighborhoods and create new housing opportunities.
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Maryland first lady Dawn Moore announces inaugural Preakness Festival
The inaugural Preakness Festival, announced by Maryland first lady Dawn Moore and state officials, will take place from May 10-15, celebrating Maryland’s historic Preakness Stakes with a mix of cultural, entertainment and equestrian events. Designed to boost economic impact and community engagement, the festival will feature concerts, farm tours and fundraisers, while renovations at Pimlico Race Course prepare for a revitalized future for the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore.
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Rev. Dr. Tim Tooten, renowned journalist, professor and pastor laid to rest
Baltimore community mourns the death of Dr. Timothy Lamar Tooten Sr., a 35-year veteran of education news, who passed away at the age of 66.
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Rekindling Baltimore: How Black and Jewish leaders are building bridges, not barriers
The Rekindle Fellowship in Baltimore aims to bridge historical divides between the Black and Jewish communities through dialogue, cultural exchanges, and collaborative action, with a new cohort of leaders from diverse backgrounds set to launch in late 2025.
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Strengthening Baltimore’s safety with legislative reform and community solutions
Senator Cory McCray has introduced legislation to increase accountability and transparency in the Department of Juvenile Services, as well as working to address the root causes of crime through food security, recreation, housing, education, and public transportation.
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The stigma of fatherlessness
The Baltimore Sun editorial board’s condescending portrayal of Mayor Brandon Scott’s marriage and Black fathers is refuted by sociological studies and historical research, which show that Black fathers are more involved in their children’s lives than any other racial group.
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Making change in Baltimore: A progress report on vacant housing
The Greater Baltimore Committee has partnered with Baltimoreans United In Leadership Development (BUILD) to address the vacant housing issue in Baltimore, aiming to redevelop 37,500 vacant properties and lots over a 15-year period.
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Baltimore’s Birthday Bash shines bright at the Inner Harbor
Live Baltimore celebrated Baltimore’s 295th birthday with a party at Harborplace, featuring local IPAs, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts, as well as a “sweetest treat” competition and a dance party with DJ Tanz.
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Urban oasis: Alleviating climate change in Baltimore
The Baltimore Office of Sustainability is working to make the city carbon-neutral by 2045, and Stillmeadow Community Fellowship is taking steps to help their neighborhood adapt to climate change by building a ten-acre forest, installing an urban apiary, and becoming a resilience hub.
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Former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones dies at the age of 40
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40, prompting an outpouring of condolences from teammates, coaches, fans, and city officials.
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Candidates, voters reflect on 2024 primary election
The primary elections in Baltimore have resulted in close races, with some candidates trailing and others leading, while others await the counting of mail-in ballots to determine the outcome.
