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Gregory Branch and the Talley Ho Foundation brought boys, girls, Legends and generations of Baltimore basketball history together at the Dome—while the Brunson League Finals delivered high-level action at UA House at Fayette (BALTIMORE – August 2, 2026) – For anyone who tells you it is just a game, tell them, “Surely, you jest.” It is more than a game. For many inner-city youth, basketball can be defining. One’s ability to handle the rock can help determine a young person’s trajectory. In some communities, hockey is the go-to sport. In other communities, soccer defines the culture. We just witnessed that…

This man IS the story of Baltimore basketball history. Coach Wells. Coach William Wells retired after 28 seasons leading the boys’ basketball program at St. Frances Academy, where he recorded more than 500 victories, won six Baltimore Catholic League tournament championships and guided the Panthers to four appearances in the prestigious Alhambra Catholic Invitational Tournament. Yet his legacy extends far beyond wins and trophies. Soft-spoken and deeply respected, Wells used basketball to mentor generations of young men and help them find direction in life. His enduring message was simple: “Don’t let basketball use you. Use basketball.” After the 2007–2008 season,…

2026 Joe Manns Black Wall Street Award Honoree (BALTIMORE – August 1, 2026) – Julianna Jones is a dynamic professional whose career brings together insurance, government relations, entrepreneurship and political strategy. A serial entrepreneur with a talent for building effective operations, Julianna knows how to turn vision into action. She combines strong business instincts with strategic communication skills and a genuine commitment to public service. Today, Julianna serves as Operations Director for the campaign of Julian Jones, the Democratic nominee for Baltimore County Executive. In this critical leadership role, she has helped shape the campaign’s strategic direction, operational structure and…

(BALTIMORE – August 1, 2026) – For the uninitiated, Howard University made national headlines this week after unenrolling 502 incoming freshmen who had not satisfied the university’s financial requirements by its deadline. Since then, more than 200 students have been reinstated following individual reviews. That still leaves hundreds of young people and their families facing uncertainty just weeks before the beginning of the fall semester. Howard maintains that it repeatedly communicated its deadlines and financial requirements. Some affected families say the communication was confusing, their financial aid or outside scholarships had not been properly reflected, or they could not get…