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SHINA PARKER: Gone Too Soon

(OWINGS MILLS, MD – June 10, 2026) – These are the toughest stories to write—about people you have known for decades. One day, you realize you haven’t checked in, and…

BLACK WALL STREET DC: THE VOICES IN THE ROOM

(SOUTHEAST DC – June 17, 2026) – Ron Busby is from Oakland, and, of course, I’m from Baltimore. We agreed, as we sat in Busboys & Poets in Southeast, DC, that Southeast has that certain je ne sais quoi. That pop. That “you know you’re in the Black community” kind of vibe — especially having traveled places where our numbers aren’t as strong. When I travel, I want to see my people. Brooklyn. Southeast DC. Southwest Atlanta. I love to go and see the vibe I know so well. I assure you some music will be coming out of some…

IF PLANNERS ARE PLANNING FOR PEOPLE THEY WISHED LIVED HERE QUESTION IS…..WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO DO WITH US?

(BALTIMORE – June 10, 2026) – Planners in Baltimore continue to design transportation systems for the citizens they *wish* existed rather than the citizens who are actually here. This disconnect is at the heart of why so many mobility projects, especially bike‑focused Complete Streets initiatives, fail to reflect the lived realities of Black residents in the Black Butterfly. When a neighborhood is asking for streetlights, grocery stores, safe crossings, traffic calming, functioning sidewalks, and economic investment, and instead receives a bike lane, it sends a clear message: The City is not planning for the people who live here; it is…

After 46 Years of Service, Park Heights Dentist Dr. W.J. Richardson Retires

(BALTIMORE – June 9, 2026) – For nearly half a century, one familiar face has welcomed patients through the doors of a dental office on Park Heights Avenue. Today, the Park Heights community prepares to say goodbye to a man who has cared for generations of families. Dr. W.J. Richardson, DDS, whose practice is located at 5418 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland, will retire after serving the Park Heights community since 1979. Suzette Hall, who worked with Dr. Richardson for almost 27 years, says he has been an amazing boss, mentor, father figure, and great friend who truly cares about…