Baltimore attorney Jamar R. Brown has taken over as chair of the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s boards, where he will focus on partnerships, infrastructure needs and expanding access to library resources.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Separate shootings rock Baltimore communities
Two fatal shootings in the Baltimore area over the past two weeks are under separate investigations, including the deaths of two children in Baltimore County and an officer-involved shooting in Baltimore City. Community leaders and advocates have responded as authorities continue investigating both cases.
Posted inBaltimore Community
National Great Blacks in Wax Museum celebrates more than four decades of culture and service
The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum marked its 43rd anniversary by honoring its decades-long mission of preserving African American history and unveiling new ways to engage visitors. The Baltimore institution, founded in 1983 as a grassroots effort, continues to expand its collection and reach as it undergoes a $76 million renovation project.
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State audit finds $264K in financial aid awarded to suspected ‘ghost students’ at local community college
A state audit has found that Baltimore City Community College awarded about $264,000 in financial aid to suspected “ghost” students, highlight gaps in enrollment verification as colleges face increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes.
Posted inBaltimore Community
HED: Maryland Public Defender briefing highlights new laws on housing, child support and jury service
The Maryland Office of the Public Defender brought community members together in West Baltimore on June 24 for a briefing on new state laws impacting housing, child support and jury service. Speakers highlighted legislation aimed at expanding housing stability, easing child support burdens for low-income parents and broadening access to jury service for people with prior convictions.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Warnock’s ban on corporations buying single-family homes becomes federal law
A new federal law backed by Sen. Raphael Warnock aims to limit large corporate investors from purchasing additional single-family homes. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act also includes measures designed to expand affordable housing and support first-time homebuyers.
Posted inMaryland News
Coalition calls for clean energy expansion amid Maryland’s rising utility costs
Rising energy bills are putting pressure on Maryland households, with some residents struggling to keep up with growing costs and avoid service disruptions. A new coalition, Bright Future Maryland, is calling for policy changes it says will make energy more affordable and hold utilities and large energy users accountable.
Posted inBaltimore News
Alicia Brown arrested on warrants related to disappearance of daughter, Ailea Brown
Alicia Brown, a woman wanted by Baltimore County police in connection with the 2019 disappearance of her daughter Ailea Brown, was arrested in Georgia after a traffic stop. Ailea Brown remains missing, and her father, Durrell Williams, said he continues to believe his daughter is alive.
Posted inEducation
Shawn Joseph permanently takes helm of Prince George’s County Public Schools
After nearly a year as interim superintendent, Shawn Joseph has been named the permanent leader of Prince George’s County Public Schools, bringing a vision centered on academic growth, career readiness and long-term investment in public education. As the district recovers from a historic $150 million budget cut, Joseph says his new strategic plan, “Forward By Design,” will prepare students for success in college, careers and beyond.
Posted inBUSINESS
More than profit: Baltimore entrepreneurs blend business with community service
Black entrepreneurs in Baltimore are using their businesses as vehicles for community impact, offering resources that extend far beyond their products and services. From literacy initiatives and youth programs to mutual aid and criminal justice advocacy, local business owners are investing directly in the people and neighborhoods around them.
Posted inBUSINESS
Downtown D.C. shows mixed recovery as jobs, housing lag behind gains in culture
A new report from the DowntownDC Business Improvement District shows a mixed economic picture for the city center, with gains in cultural activity and public safety offset by declines in jobs, tourism and housing development. City and business leaders say downtown’s recovery remains uneven as federal policy shifts and changing visitor patterns continue to shape its trajectory.
Posted inBlack Press
Black Press outlets earn top honors at MDDC awards ceremony
The Black Press earned top honors at the annual MDDC Press Association awards ceremony, with the AFRO, The Washington Informer and Baltimore Beat collectively capturing dozens of awards recognizing excellence in journalism, design and multimedia storytelling across Maryland, Delaware and Washington, D.C.
