Baltimore City Public Schools Announces Dr. Jermaine Dawson as its New CEO
Dr. Dawson was the Board’s unanimous selection to begin on July 1; he currently serves as the Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services at the Scho...
Western Governors University and the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Partner to Expand Pathways for Higher Education Scholars and Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Western Governors University (WGU) and the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) have partnered to stren...
Red Cross, BGE and Baltimore City Fire Department team up Saturdayto make Charm City neighborhoods safer from home fires
Baltimore residents in Highlandtown received an extra layer of protection this weekend as the American Red Cross joined forces with Baltimore Gas and ...
A Space for Creativity and Connection: Mudhouse Pottery Studio’s First Year in Baltimore
A year ago, Sarah Ahart stood inside an empty South Baltimore warehouse and saw what she'd been searching for.
She'd spent two years looking ...
Womble Bond Dickinson Inks Deal in Harbor East
International Law Firm Joins Premier Waterfront High Rise
Baltimore, MD – Womble Bond Dickinson, a prominent transatlantic law firm, has official...
Running on Gratitude: How ABC’s Chrissy Thornton Carries the Weight of a Community
April carries a double charge for Black communities: Minority Health Month and Stress Awareness Month — two observances that, held together, tell an...
Baltimore Gets Its Own Hollywood Premiere Moment with “The Prada Premiere”
BALTIMORE — A touch of Hollywood glamour is making its way to Baltimore this spring, as two local creatives reimagine what a movie premiere can look...
The Schaefer Center for Public Policy Hosts the 2026 William Donald Schaefer Conference and Award Ceremony on April 24th in Annapolis, MD; Award Presentation to Speaker Emerita Adrienne A. Jones
This year’s topic is Building a Sustainable Public Sector Workforce
BALTIMORE, MD. The Schaefer Center for Public Policy at The University of Bal...
29 Rehabilitated Baltimore-Themed Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles—and One Seal—Return to the Sea
As Aquarium teams wrap up a long sea turtle rescue season, seal rescue season is now in full swing
BALTIMORE, MD— The National A...
Wine Village Returns to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with Expanded Food, Drinks, and Entertainment
Baltimore’s waterfront will once again transform into a vibrant spring destination as Wine Village returns to the Inner Harbor for its fourth season...
Where Faith Meets Public Health: Ciera Daniel Is Building Bridges
Every April, Minority Health Month calls us to reckon honestly with the health disparities that disproportionately affect Black and Brown communities....
Baltimore Celebrates Reopening of Historic Chick Webb Recreation Center in East Baltimore
Baltimore City leaders, community members, and local partners gathered to celebrate a major milestone in East Baltimore: the grand reopening of the hi...
Take Action: Understand Child Abuse and Neglect
According to National Children’s Alliance, national data from 2024 revealed that “an estimated 532,228 children (unique incidents) were victi...
How Harriet Tubman’s Bond with Nature Fueled a Revolution
She stood just five feet tall, weighed barely a hundred pounds, and navigated hundreds of miles of wilderness — alone, at night, through swamp and f...
Governor Moore Announces $5.2 Million in EARN Maryland Grants to Help More than 2,000 Marylanders Train for In-Demand Careers
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced more than $5.2 million in awards through the Employment Advancement Right Now (EAR...
In Today's Economy, Financial Literacy is the New Currency
April is Financial Literacy Month, and there has never been a better time to have real conversations about money.
For many people, finances can fee...
12 fishing captains across Maryland have earned FishingBooker’s 2026 Angler’s Choice Award
FishingBooker, the world’s largest platform connecting anglers with fishing guides, today announces the winners of the 2026 Angler’s Choice Award....
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore Details Significant Gains in Crime Reduction, Investment, Tourism, and Workforce in 2025 State of Downtown Report
Annual report on the health of Downtown Baltimore highlights a strengthening urban core, record entertainment attendance, growing residential base, a...
Roland Park Place Recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Senior Living Rankings
BALTIMORE, MD – Roland Park Place (RPP), Baltimore’s first and only accredited Continuing Care Retirement Community, has been recognized in U.S...
IN SERIES ANNOUNCES 2026-27 SEASON:Sic Semper Tyrannis
The season features four operatic reimaginings, spanning 1,000 years of history, that lift up art’s power to unmask tyrants and their tyranny
(...
Expanding Boundaries International Accepting Applications for Ghana Study Tour 2026
Leticia Ababio Nortey, founder and executive director of Expanding Boundaries International, Inc. (EBI), empowers future generations with equitable ac...
Delores (DeDe) Duncan-White: A Woman of Exemplary Service Continues Family Legacy, Scholarship By Andrea Blackstone
Delores (DeDe) Duncan-White, Assistant Athletic Director of Academics for Student Athletes, U.S. Naval Academy, is a Women’s History Month maker...
Ravens, Under Armour Expand Girls Flag Football Initiative Across Maryland
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens are doubling down on their commitment to equity in athletics, announcing a major expansion of their girls high scho...
Black Maternal Health Week Highlights Urgent Need for Awareness, Equity, and Action
Each year from April 11–17, communities across the country observe Black Maternal Health Week, a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness,...
Sensory-Friendly Swim Night in Columbia Creates Inclusive Space for Families and Water Safety Awareness
Families across the region are invited to take part in an evening of inclusion, education, and fun at a special Sensory-Friendly Family Swim Night hos...
DewMore Baltimore, a program of the Black Arts District, Hosting The 2026 Youth Poetry Festival.
A weekend of investment into the brilliant young writers of the Greater Baltimore area.
Baltimore, MD – April 23 - 25, 2026 – DewMore Balt...
MICA Announces Winners of 10th Annual UP/Start Venture Competition and $105,000 in Prizes
Student entrepreneurs awarded funding to launch creative ventures
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), which is cel...
Flagger Force Highlights National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24) With Powerful Reminder That People Aren’t Cones
Industry-leading, Safety-Driven, short-term traffic control company urges drivers to stay alert, slow down, and follow posted signs and traffic contro...
Local Therapist and Author Leslie J. Sherrod to Launch Mother’s Day Book “Work It, Momma!”
BALTIMORE — A new book aimed at empowering mothers to embrace both entrepreneurship and purpose is set to debut just ahead of Mother’s Day...
Rooted in the Wild: How Harriet Tubman’s Bond with Nature Fueled a Revolution
She stood just five feet tall, weighed barely a hundred pounds, and navigated hundreds of miles of wilderness — alone, at night, through swamp and f...
Exelon Surprises Baltimore Students with Full-Ride Scholarships
Two Baltimore students received the surprise of a lifetime last week as the Exelon Foundation awarded them full-ride college scholarships during a spe...
Think In Terms of Decades
In his book, Across That Bridge: Life Lessons and a Vision for Change, John Lewis shares,
“Ours is not the struggle of one day, one week, or on...
Browser Fingerprinting: The Tracking You Don’t See
Most of us have gotten used to the little privacy pop-ups that appear when we visit a website. We click “accept,” “reject,” or sometimes just ...
A New Way of Seeing Baltimore’s Future
As a veteran of Baltimore City politics, over the past four decades, I’ve had the good fortune and sometimes misfortune of attending nearly every St...
Three-day Cultural Tour Honors 50th anniversary of Alex Haley’s ‘Roots’
The late author Alex Haley’s book, “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” is turning 50. Roots,” published on August 17, 1976, highlighted t...
Whole and Well: One Woman's Mission to Connect Financial Health, Sexual Health, and Everything In Between
April is a month that carries more than one mandate. It is Minority Health Month — a time set aside to shine a light on the health disparities that ...
Becker Morgan Group Recognized as an Early Professional Friendly Firm by AIA Maryland
Becker Morgan Group, Inc. is proud to announce its recognition by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Maryland as an Early Professional Friendl...
Diana Wharton Sennaar Awarded National Opera Grant for New Work “YITA (Seeing Again)”
Acclaimed composer and Maryland-based arts leader Diana Wharton Sennaar has been named one of eight recipients of the 2026 Discovery Grants from OPERA...
Amy Sherald: American Sublime Becomes Highest Attended BMA Exhibition Since 2000
Attendance record signals extraordinary public response to Sherald’s work
BALTIMORE, MD (April 8, 2026)—The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) today...
BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport Expands Accessibility for Low-Vision Travelers
Airport to Provide Free Assistive Technology from Towson-Based ReBokeh
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI Marshall) ...
Carroll County Arts Council Announces 19th Annual PEEPshow Award Winners
The Carroll County Arts Council announced all categories of winners for the 19th Annual PEEPshow which was held at the TownMall of Westminster from Ma...
Strategic Collaboration Network to Host “Unlocked 2026” Conference in Baltimore
Baltimore’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem will take center stage this spring as Strategic Collaboration Network (SCN) prepares to host its Unloc...
Baltimore Center Stage Announces 2026/2027 Season Featuring Ten Productions, Including Three World Premieres
A dynamic slate of new work, celebrated artists, and theatrical events that continue to position Baltimore as a home for what’s next in American the...
Variations on Silence Returns to Baltimore Stage This July
Baltimore’s vibrant theater scene will once again take center stage this summer as Rapid Lemon Productions presents its highly anticipated annual fe...
FLOETRY PRESENTS SAY YES THE TOUR 2026 — FIRST NATIONAL RUN TOGETHER IN A DECADE
The Black Promoters Collective Brings the Iconic Duo’s Return to the Stage for the First Time Since 2016, Joined by Raheem DeVaughn and Teedra M...
Spring Into the City: April Events Guide in Baltimore and Beyond
April in Baltimore feels like a reset. The days get longer, the weather softens, and the city comes alive in a way that makes you want to be outside. ...
Natural Hair Care Has a New Home in Baltimore County: Asili Hair Care Center Expands to Owings Mills
Baltimore County’s natural hair community has a new destination for healthy, affordable hair care. Asili Hair Care Center has officially opened its ...
Associated Black Charities Expands Teen Financial Literacy Summit
Baltimore, MD – Associated Black Charities (ABC) is proud to announce the return of its Teen Financial Literacy Summit, expanding both its reach and...
When the Beat Meets the Body: Jazz, Health, and the Soul of April
April arrives carrying two powerful designations — Jazz Appreciation Month and Minority Health Month — and at first glance, they may seem like an ...
Governor Moore Advances Transit-Oriented Development in Baltimore, Highlighting Transit Investments and Partnership Across Baltimore Region
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore today announced the Moore-Miller Administration’s next step in advancing transit-oriented development acro...
