(BALTIMORE – May 19, 2026) – Ashley “Ash” Esposito, candidate for re-election to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, announced today that she will not participate in coverage by Fox45 News, Project Baltimore, or Sinclair Broadcast Group-affiliated platforms during the current school board race. Esposito said the decision stems from concerns about what she described as the outlet’s political alignment and the impact persistent negative narratives have on Baltimore City students and families. “I participated in Fox45’s coverage in my first race and have been interviewed by them since. Seeing behind the curtain has been eye-opening,” Esposito said. “This…

(BALTIMORE – April 30, 2026) — What started five years ago as a cooking competition has evolved into something far more consequential for Baltimore’s next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. The 5th Annual Baltimore CTE Food, Beverage and Baking Challenge brought approximately 185 students from five Baltimore City high schools to the Baltimore Convention Center—where talent, ambition, and opportunity collided in one of the city’s most dynamic workforce development events of the year. And in the competition’s defining moment, Forest Park High School delivered the upset. A two-person team outperformed full five-person squads in a high-stakes market basket challenge featuring…

(BALTIMORE – April 26, 2026) — A new cultural platform dedicated to elevating women’s voices in cinema is set to debut in the Baltimore region this week, as Pikes Studio Cinema launches its highly anticipated Women in Film Series with a powerful opening night event in Pikesville. The inaugural program, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., will take place at Pikes Studio Cinema, located at 921 Reisterstown Road, bringing together filmmakers, creatives, and community members for an evening rooted in storytelling, culture, and recognition. At the center of the evening is Baltimore filmmaker Shelia Hall, whose short…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo_QGDFdXyQ This is more than a compilation… this is our journey. From 2024 to 2026, Green Goals Beauty Academy has been building something greater than a program — we’ve been building a movement for our youth. What started as a vision has grown into a space where teens ages 11–17 are learning real, hands-on skills in barbering and nail technology, while gaining confidence, discipline, and purpose. Throughout this journey, our students have: ✨ Earned CPR and Barbicide certifications ✨ Learned sanitation, safety, and professional standards ✨ Developed real techniques and hands-on experience ✨ Served their community through initiatives like Hearts…

(BALTIMORE – April 24, 2026) – Historic Pennsylvania Avenue is just three blocks from my home. This key thoroughfare runs from Franklin Street and stretches northwest into Reisterstown Road. Follow it far enough and you’ll find yourself in Owings Mills, Reisterstown, even Franklin. But “down the bottom” — as we call it — the Avenue carries a history as layered as America itself: the good, the bad, and the ugly. Yes, there have been hard times. The Avenue has known the grip of illegal drugs. But it has also known greatness. Legends like Redd Foxx, Moms Mabley, Slappy White, and Billie…

(BALTIMORE – April 20, 2026) — Baltimore fight fans, mark your calendars. Professional boxing is returning to downtown Baltimore on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor, in what organizers describe as a major step toward reactivating the city’s live sports and entertainment ecosystem. The Baltimore Hotel Corporation, in partnership with the City of Baltimore and the Maryland State Athletic Commission, is bringing the marquee event to the city through a partnership with Jeter Promotions. Timed with Autism Awareness Month, the fight night aims to pair high-level competition with community impact while helping position the Hilton Baltimore…

(BALTIMORE – April 18, 2026) – Something is wrong. Maybe it’s just me. But as sine die — the close of Maryland’s legislative session — has come and gone, there has not been a sustained, unified response from the 188 members of the General Assembly on behalf of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. Do I have that right? In a state where the numbers tell a troubling story — where Baltimore City is home to just 9% of Maryland’s population but accounts for roughly 40% of the people in state prisons, according to the Justice Policy Institute (January 2024)…

Arizona’s Junior Senator to Join Rev. Sharpton for One-on-One Conversation on Civil Rights, Immigration, and the Fight for America’s Most Vulnerable Communities (NEW YORK, NY – April 6, 2026) – Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will sit down for a fireside chat with U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) on Thursday, April 9th at the 2026 NAN Annual Convention. The conversation will take place from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Metropolitan East Ballroom at the Sheraton New York Times Square. Senator Gallego is one of the most compelling voices in the United…

(BALTIMORE, MD – April 3, 2026) — A police-involved shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue has once again placed a spotlight on one of Baltimore’s most historically significant — and persistently underserved — corridors. The incident occurred Thursday in the 1700 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, near the Avenue Market, where a 35-year-old man was shot during an encounter with police. According to city officials, the man is currently listed in critical but stable condition. Witnesses described a heavy police presence in the aftermath, with what some called an “onslaught” of police vehicles flooding the area. Tensions rose as onlookers gathered, with several…

Episode taped at STEM CITY USA inside the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center highlights housing policy, education reform, and Black entrepreneurship. (BALTIMORE – March 10, 2026) — Today’s taping of the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show brought together voices from law, education, and business for a powerful conversation recorded inside the STEM CITY USA studio at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center (1315 Division Street). The episode, which will air on YouTube.com/DoniGlover and BMORENews.com, featured Attorney Nichole’ C. Gatewood, Esquire, education leader and author David L. Heiber, and entrepreneur Tony Randall of Next Phaze Cafe. Together, the guests addressed issues shaping Baltimore today—from…