(SANDTOWN – February 25, 2025) – Join us for the Sandtown-Winchester Community Meeting at 6 pm at Sharon Baptist Church of Baltimore, located at 1375 N Stricker St, Baltimore, MD 21217. Stay informed about important community updates, including proposed changes to the Lillian Jones Recreation Center and the Sandtown-Winchester/Harlem Park Master Plan. Don’t miss this opportunity to get involved!

(ATLANTA – February 25, 2025) – Ricky Smith, the current Executive Director and CEO of BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, has been appointed to lead Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the busiest airport in the world. In 2024, ATL retained its title as the world’s busiest airport for the 23rd consecutive year, with 62.7 million seats filled. This is the 23rd year in a row that Atlanta has been the world’s busiest airport. During his tenure at BWI, Smith oversaw record-breaking growth, including a historic 2.6 million passengers in June 2024—an 11% increase from the previous year—and more than 27 million passengers for…

(BALTIMORE – February 23, 2025)—After a hiatus, The Doni Glover Show made its much-anticipated return to television in December, featuring on WMAR TV 2. The first episode brought powerful voices to the forefront, discussing economic development, business, and recovery efforts in Baltimore. Among the esteemed guests was Charlyn Nater, the Baltimore Main Street coordinator, who shared insights on efforts to support small businesses and revitalize local corridors. Chad Williams, Executive Director of the West North Avenue Development Authority, detailed plans for the $28 million investment to redevelop West North Avenue—an area long overlooked but now poised for transformation. The episode…

(BALTIMORE – February 23, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament returns to Baltimore for the fifth year, bringing an exciting week of basketball and cultural celebrations. The tournament will be held at CFG Bank Arena from February 25 to March 1, 2025. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the CIAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, celebrating the incredible athletes who have shaped the sport. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest Historically Black Athletic Conference, announces the brackets for its 2025 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament. The single-elimination tournament will be held at…

(BALTIMORE – February 14, 2025) – Attention West Baltimore Residents, Stakeholders, and Business Owners: Please vote for your favorite designs by February 21st! Based on the first round of online and in-person voting, the preferred crosswalk art designs are Dogwood Delight at North Avenue and McCulloh Street and Read Between the Ropes at North Avenue and Druid Hill Avenue. Resident artist JaVon Townsend developed two alternate color schemes for YOU to vote on and help us determine the final design to submit to Baltimore DOT. ____________________________________ February 2025 update: Thank you to residents for sharing pavement art design inspiration last fall, voting on your favorite design options earlier this…

(BALTIMORE – February 12, 2025) -📢 Exciting News for Maryland! Our Kids Read is opening the country’s most diverse kids’ literacy hub right here in Baltimore! 🎉 This space is dedicated to fostering a love of reading for ALL children by providing access to diverse books and resources that reflect our vibrant community. 📚 We’re calling on Baltimore-based media to help share this story and shine a light on this game-changing initiative. Join us in promoting literacy, diversity, and inclusion for the next generation of readers. Let’s give every child a chance to see themselves in the stories they read.…

VISIT BALTIMORE PRESIDENT & CEO AL HUTCHINSON ANNOUNCES LONG-TERM TRANSITION PLAN AFTER MORE THAN EIGHT TRANSFORMATIVE YEARS  (BALTIMORE – February 12, 2025) — To leave at the top of his game makes his exit all the more meaningful. He will be among other legends of African American descent, like the late great Carroll Armstrong of the Baltimore Area Convention and Visitors Association, who performed iconic work in the realm of tourism. These men – and others – have served gallantly as the face of Baltimore to the rest of the world. Visit Baltimore, the official destination sales and marketing organization…

It’s “A Night of Intimate R&B” featuring soulful songs by the sensational Kyana & 4West, sultry saxophonist Brian Lenair, and a special guest performing “A Taste of Luther” on the eve of Luther Vandross’ 74th birthday, Tamba Giles. Saturday, April 19, 2025, 7:00 PM Murphy Fine Arts Center 2201 Argonne Drive Baltimore, MD 21218 Tickets:  $49 Orchestra and Mezzanine / $35 Balcony Early Bird through March 1:  $39 Orchestra and Mezzanine / $25 Balcony Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com or Murphy Fine Arts Center.  Call 443-885-4440 for info.  Concert to benefit EuniPearl Scholarship Fund. That’s Kyana & 4West, Brian Lenair, and “A Taste of Luther” tribute…

Inaugural Conference Held in Baltimore to Explore Pathways to Prevent Gun Violence on College Campuses Nationwide (BALTIMORE – February 11, 2025)—Gun violence on U.S. college and university campuses has been a growing concern in recent years. Between 2013 and 2023, there were over 300 instances of gunfire on college campuses across 42 states and Washington, D.C., resulting in 94 fatalities and 215 injuries. Notably, since 1966, there have been 13 mass shootings at U.S. colleges where more than three people were killed, leading to at least 102 deaths. These incidents have significant implications for campus safety and student well-being, underscoring…

Upcoming Activities Demolition Contractors for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program are scheduled to begin demolition at 2022-2036 W Lanvale St on or about February 12, 2025 and at 2235 Edmondson Ave on or about February 17, 2025. The on-site work will begin with the installation of a steel project fence with screening. This safety measure is intended to keep adjacent property owners safe from construction activity. Amtrak is committed to conducting this work in a manner that is least disruptive to the community. For your safety, we ask that you please keep all children and pets away from the construction area. During construction, you can…