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From the union hall to the radio mic, the East Baltimore native says it all goes back to one lesson: turn the money around for the community. (RANDALLSTOWN – October 30, 2026) – Bishop Barry Chapman got his business plan before he ever had a business. It came from his grandmother, the Rev. Beatrice Burnham. If he ever made some money, she told him, he had to bring it back home. “You got to turn that money back around for the community,” Chapman recalled. “You got to lift the community up.” He has spent a lifetime doing just that, as…

(BALTIMORE – September 23, 2026) – I have often said that if you get one true friend in this world, you are rich. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity expresses it this way: “Friendship is essential to the soul.” When I look at the photograph taken after Wednesday’s BMORENews.com press conference, that message comes alive. I see my godbrother, Bishop Kevia Fernando Elliott; my dear friend Renny Bass; Symbolie; and Jacqui Cummings. Their friendship has stood the test of time. They are true blue—A1 from day one. They have supported BMORENews.com in ways that go beyond words. They have supported us through action.…

(BALTIMORE – September 9, 2026) – But God. But for God’s grace—receiving what I do not deserve—and His mercy—not receiving what I do deserve—I am here today as a living miracle. And in my hands is my newest baby: the newest addition to the BMORENews legacy—the inaugural print edition of the BMORENews.com newspaper. For nearly 25 years, BMORENews.com has reported “THE NEWS BEFORE THE NEWS.” We have grown from a Baltimore-based website into a multimedia platform producing journalism, interviews, radio, television, podcasts, premium video, social media content, live events—and now, once again, newsprint. Presenting the newspaper to Mr. Eddie at…

(BALTIMORE – September 20, 2026) – A woman called me out on Facebook, and I will be honest: She pissed me off. She challenged me over my support for David Bramble, the West Baltimore native and co-founder of MCB Real Estate whose company acquired Harborplace and is involved in major development along West North Avenue. She questioned why people conflate MCB’s interests with those of Baltimore’s Black residents. She pointed out that MCB is not an MBE. She questioned the relationship between Bramble and Mayor Brandon Scott. She even compared Bramble to Ronald Lipscomb. Then she wrote, “Come on, Doni.…

(BALTIMORE – September 20, 2026) – We talk a lot about the skills required for success, but not nearly enough about the character required to sustain it. Character is not a glamorous subject. It speaks to our values—the principles we hope are first instilled at home. We study our disciplines, practice our crafts and sharpen our skills. Yet none of that determines what we will do when doing the right thing comes at a cost. That is when character takes over. It is not a glamorous topic. It speaks to values—the ones we hope are first taught at home. We…

Career Communications Group recognizes leaders shaping the future of artificial intelligence, technology, education, industry and the workforce (BALTIMORE – September 17, 2026) — Donald “Doni” Glover, founder and publisher of BMORENews.com, has been selected for Special Recognition as part of the 2026 AiNEXTGEN America Futurist Awards. Presented by Career Communications Group, the awards recognize leaders, innovators, researchers, educators, executives, organizations, and emerging talent contributing to the future of artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, energy, healthcare technology, defense, education, workforce development, and other emerging technologies. Glover joins a world-class cohort of honorees representing industry, government, higher education, entrepreneurship, research and…

Meeting offers residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss development along the West North Avenue corridor (BALTIMORE – September 17, 2026) — The West North Avenue Development Authority (WNADA) has rescheduled its upcoming Resident Coordinating Council meeting from Saturday, September 19, to Saturday, September 26, 2026. The meeting will take place from 10 a.m. to noon inside the community room at Walbrook Mill Apartments, located at 2636 West North Avenue in Baltimore. The Resident Coordinating Council brings together residents, business owners, neighborhood leaders, and community partners to receive updates, ask questions, and share perspectives on development throughout the West…

The city has the institutions, talent and emerging leadership to become a world-class technology and business hub—but only if Baltimore improves efficiency, celebrates enterprise and moves Black businesses from participation to power (BALTIMORE – September 16, 2026)—A decade ago, the operative term was “biotech.” Today, researchers, entrepreneurs and investors are talking about algorithms, artificial intelligence, wearable technology and quantum computing. “Data centers” is the new topic du jour at the water fountain. The language has changed because the economy is changing. Baltimore has an opportunity to become a major technology and business hub. We already have many of the ingredients.…

First-ever print edition expected by September 24 as BMORENews.com launches its premium section with interviews featuring KSAL Empire and Nicole Earle (BALTIMORE – September 16, 2025) — We are proud—and deeply grateful—to announce two historic milestones for BMORENews.com. Our inaugural print edition is officially on the way. Today is September 16. Within eight days—by Thursday, September 24—we expect to hold the first-ever print edition of BMORENews.com in our hands. After 24 years of publishing THE NEWS BEFORE THE NEWS, BMORENews.com is moving from the screen to the streets. This inaugural newspaper will let us put our journalism directly into the…

(COLLEGE PARK, MD – September 14, 2026) – Long before artificial intelligence became a part of our daily conversations, The Jetsons gave us a glimpse into the 21st century. The animated television series premiered in 1962 and introduced Americans to a futuristic world filled with flying cars, video calls, moving sidewalks, push-button meals, and robots that handled household chores. Rosie the Robot was practically a member of the Jetson family. For many of us, The Jetsons planted the first seed of what the future might look like. Technology would make life easier. Machines would do the work while humans enjoyed the…

New three-floor community center on Pennsylvania Avenue will provide retail, wellness and professional spaces for Baltimore entrepreneurs (BALTIMORE – September 14, 2026) — Dominion Community Development Corporation is preparing to open Billie’s Promise, a three-floor community empowerment center designed to help entrepreneurs gain visibility, build consistent businesses, and connect residents with practical pathways to health and wealth. Located at 1837 Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore’s historic Black Arts District, Billie’s Promise will operate as the DCDC Empowerment Hub and a retail and economic development accelerator. The multi-use, community-rooted center will bring retail, wellness programming, business services, and professional workspaces together under…