(BALTIMORE – October 5, 2024) — The State of Maryland’s West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) is thrilled to unveil the culminating event of a series of planning sessions aimed at rejuvenating West Baltimore. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the Baltimore Unity Hall, 1505 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21217. Over the past two years, WNADA has engaged in and facilitated numerous interactive community interaction sessions to collect insights and suggestions for the West North Avenue Comprehensive Revitalization Plan.  This Plan is the first all-encompassing document ever developed for the…

(OWINGS MILLS, MD – October 4, 2024) – Serial entrepreneur Lance London sure knows how to give a party! Tonight, people from as far away as Northen Virginia came to his new Owings Mills location for Carolina Kitchen. Draped with all of the amenities to please his guests, attendees enjoyed great music, great food, and a great time. The Carolina Kitchen is a beloved institution in the DMV’s culinary scene. Their newest venture in Owings Mills represents “The Carolina Kitchen with Plant-Based Options Express.” As the 6th addition to The Carolina Kitchen restaurant brand, this establishment marks a pioneering step…

31st Annual Civil Rights Breakfast hosted by  Office of Equity and Civil Rights Monday, October 7, 2024 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Baltimore Marriott Waterfront 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 A time-honored tradition, we will dive into the theme of “From protest to Progress,” acknowledging the obstacles we have overcome, the challenges we still face, and the many contributions of this year’s honorees and others build a more equitable community for all. To view flier, click here To register, click here To view list of upcoming events, click here The State of Workforce hosted by Central Maryland Chamber Tuesday, October 8, 2024  8:30…

You deserve a place that is not just a house, but a home, and Habitat Chesapeake’s Homebuyer Program can help qualified applicants unlock the door to affordable homeownership. Interested in applying for our Homebuyer Program? Attend a virtual information session to learn more: Date: October 24th Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Register today at the link: https://ow.ly/zMvK50TAlWt

By Nikia Mack, Outreach Specialist, Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program (BALTIMORE – September 30, 2024) – As a community leader in an area adjacent to Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, we want to share some information with you regarding the upcoming demolition of the 920 W. North Avenue property. Weather permitting, we are scheduled to begin demolition of the structure on or about October 7, 2024, with a projected completion by month’s end. As we approach the date of demolition, site preparation work will continue, including placing dumpsters to assist with debris removal and removing a tree on the property. These activities will…

(PHILADELPHIA – September 30, 2024) – Dear Members of the African American Chamber of Commerce, We are pleased to acknowledge the recent announcement by the Mayor of Philadelphia, affirming her support for the Philadelphia 76ers’ project to build a new arena at Market East. From the inception of this initiative, we have been steadfast in our support, recognizing the immense potential it holds for advancing Black economic opportunities in our city. The project’s commitment to a 40% participation rate across Black-owned concessionaires and other business opportunities is vital to equitable growth and prosperity across the region. We greatly appreciate Mayor Parker’s…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 22, 2024) – Join us at Anacostia Art Gallery for a special DC Black Business Pop-Up Shop. We are proud to be #4 in 111 Places in Black Culture That You Must Not Miss. Your ticket includes: Tacos, music, 25% off original and fine art, chill vibes, and MORE…. Lauri Williamson will be onsite selling and signing her new book: 111 Places In Black Culture That You Must Not Miss.

(BALTIMORE – September 22, 2024)—Nine years ago, I bought my first house in Baltimore with no intent to buy more. Then I saw that a prominent figure was buying up properties in my neighborhood, so I figured there must be a plan, so I bought other houses (I’d seen this before in NY and DC). Then I tried to get others to buy over here, but no one was interested. Then I started being bothered that for a city that was 60+% Black, there was not an area that we controlled and where we all could hang out. I had…

(BALTIMORE – September 21. 2024) – The good book says to “honor thy father and thy mother that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” With that said, Kevin Brown, the son of Herb Brown, really and truly honored his father today. If you are from Baltimore, then you know about Mondawmin Mall. From around 1968 to about 1997, Herb Brown was a fixture at the Westside shopping center. Mondawmin Travel Center booked thousands of trips for primarily African Americans. For many, Brown’s establishment was a sort of passport to the world.…

M&T Bank is excited to partner with ICIC to host two upcoming networking events for entrepreneurs in the DMV area. As a valued alum of M&T’s small business programs, we invite you to join us at one of the following events: • Washington D.C. – Tuesday, September 24 from 6-8pm at The Point DC – Register Here • Baltimore – Thursday, September 26 from 6-8pm at Kimpton Hotel Monaco – Register Here We look forward to seeing you there! For questions, please contact MWalizada@mtb.com.