(BALTIMORE – November 18, 2024) –  New Life Recovery Center, a vital support system for individuals and families affected by substance abuse and addiction, will host its annual Holiday Dinner on Friday, November 22, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 110 St. Paul Street in Baltimore. This event will bring together clients, staff, community supporters, and local leaders to celebrate the season and recognize the accomplishments of individuals on their journey to recovery. Substance abuse remains a significant crisis nationwide. More than 20 million Americans struggle with substance use disorders, with over 100,000 lives lost annually due to…

(BALTIMORE – November 21, 2024) – It is with most profound regret that we report the passing of Jerry Cross. A legend in Sandtown, Cross advocated for the Sandtown-Winchester Transformation Project for years. He helped many people and specialized in helping those with substance abuse issues. He also worked for the State of Maryland. Always willing to lend a helping hand, Cross will be genuinely missed. We love you, Jerry!

(CHURCH CREEK, MD – November 19, 2024) – Governor Wes Moore and Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, 31st Adjutant General of Maryland’s Army National Guard, came together this past Veteran’s Day at Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park to posthumously commission Harriet Tubman as a Brigadier General of the Maryland Army National Guard. Tina Wyatt, Harriet Tubman’s great great great grandniece, accepted the honor on behalf of the family. Harriet Tubman’s Civil War work is vast. She served as a spy, scout, cook, nurse, and leader. In June 1863, Tubman became the first woman to lead a major military operation…

(BALTIMORE – November 19, 2024) – The Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC), on behalf of the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB), is undertaking scenario planning to explore various potential futures and their impacts on the Baltimore region. This initiative evaluates long-term risks and opportunities related to transportation investment and policy decisions, land use, housing, technology, the environment, and other topics. The objective is to identify strategies or policies that perform well across various scenarios, understand necessary adjustments, and assess impacts on equity. The findings will inform the 2027 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), including updates to regional goals and strategies, how potential…

Meet Charlie, an eleven-year-old prodigy attending his first year at Howard University Medical School. Named after the iconic Black surgeon, Charles Drew, this inspiring children’s book is a powerful motivator for young readers, showing them they, too, can achieve greatness. “Dr. David Miller has done it again! This book is perfect for mentoring programs and helps small groups promote reading, STEM Education and the importance of active fathers in the lives of youth. We plan to use it as a staple in all of our mentoring programs.” – Matt Stevens, Chairman, Fatherhood and Mentoring Committee, 2nd District, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,…

(BALTIMORE – November 7, 2024) – The New Life Recovery Show will feature JaVon Townsend, LCSW-C, on Wednesday., November 20, 2024, at noon EST. JaVon is a licensed clinical social worker by training and an artist and play enthusiast by divine design. With a background in cultural studies and as an alumna of both the Fulbright and Albert Schweitzer Fellowships, JaVon has demonstrated ingenuity and resourcefulness in developing and executing creative approaches to problem-solving with diverse groups of people in the US and abroad. JaVon approaches all of her work from the lens of understanding and appreciating who people are…

Streaming LIVE! on Facebook, LinkedIn, & YouTube (BALTIMORE – September 11, 2024) – The Salvation Army’s Dr. William J. Boone will be the featured guest on the next edition of the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Show on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The Doni Glover Show, hosted by the award-winning BMORENews.com publisher, streams LIVE Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. EST on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Who is Dr. Boone? Dr. William J. Boone is the Area Director for the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Maryland. In this role, he currently oversees the growth, impact, and financial stability of three locations: one in Anne Arundel County, one in Baltimore City, and one…

(ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – November 3, 2024) – Cynthia Brooks was all smiles as Corvette Clubs of the DMV joined the Baltimore County Corvette Club in support of Bea Gaddy’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Brooks is Bea’s daughter and has kept her mother’s tradition alive and well. Anne Arundel County Councilman Pete Smith and Jeff Scruggs welcomed the Corvette clubs as they gathered in the parking lot outside of Maryland LIVE to present the Bea Gaddy Center with a check for $2,000 to help support the annual dinner that serves thousands of Baltimore residents of all races dinner on Thanksgiving.…

53 Families Foundation First organized in 2010, our core initiatives provide the necessary resources for youth to be successful.  Founder Jameel McClain often reflects to periods in his youth when he did not have basic needs such as shelter, food, and clothing.  53 Families Foundation assists youth in meeting these basic needs to help promote self-esteem and produce positive life results.   Since the foundation’s inception, thousands of individuals have received resources, including clothing, meals, and financial support.  The motto “Adversity Won’t Stop Me” directly reflects the foundation, Jameel, and the entire 53 Families family. Founder, Jameel McClain As a young…

Transportation along West North Avenue plays an essential role in your community.  It gives you access to places and opportunities. WNADA is hosting a Transit Access and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project for the intersections of West North Avenue at McCulloh Street and Druid Hill Avenue. Your thoughts are invaluable to us.  We want to hear from you! Join WNADA and Graham Projects on Saturday, November 2, from 10 am to 12:30 pm at Fleurs d’Ave Floral Boutique, 1200 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD  21217.