(BALTIMORE – July 15, 2025) – West Baltimore’s relentless struggle with drugs is no recent development. The roots run deep. Once a vibrant cultural hub that hosted the greatest stars in Black America, Historic Pennsylvania Avenue is now a symbol of decline — plagued by heroin, cocaine, crack, and now, fentanyl. Last week’s deadly outbreak was just the latest chapter in a long, painful story. But this crisis is not just about drugs. It’s about multigenerational trauma — both from addiction and from the economy of dealing. For some, dealing becomes as addictive as using. And the cost? Broken families, blighted…

(BALTIMORE – July 14, 2025) – Baltimore is no stranger to crisis. From ransomware attacks to corruption scandals, from disinvestment to unrest, this city has weathered storms that would flatten others. But in the midst of it all, a new vision is quietly rising — and Mayor Brandon Scott stands at its front line. This isn’t just about policy. It’s about a shift in tone, a change in energy, a long-overdue evolution. It’s what we call the New Baltimore. Yes, we are still plagued by systemic issues — some of them older than the mayor himself. Crime, addiction, poverty, and a…

(BALTIMORE – July 9, 2025) – I’ll be honest — I’ve been doing this since elementary school. From delivering the morning announcements to running my own Afro paper route, to going live on WEAA 88.9 FM with Charlie Dugger at just 15 years old — media called me early, and I’ve been answering ever since. This message is especially for our young people still discovering who they are and, prayerfully, their purpose. Find what you love — then do it like your life depends on it. If you’re a painter, paint everything in sight. If you’re a speechwriter, study the…

(BALTIMORE – Revised July 10, 2025) – Baltimore isn’t just a city of struggle — it’s a city of grit. This town has raised champions: Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Ray Lewis. Cal Ripken. Lamar Jackson. Sam Cassell. Mo’Nique. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. Jada Pinkett Smith. Angel Reese. What do they all have in common? Baltimore. This city doesn’t fold. It fights. It rises. Baltimore raises people who don’t flinch in the face of adversity. We fight for what we believe in. We don’t quit. We resist — and we win. As long as there is life, there is hope. And as…

By Doni Glover | July 4, 2025 (BALTIMORE – July 4, 2025) — From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Doni Glover 6.0 was more than a birthday celebration — it was a testament to love, legacy, and the strength of community. As I step into this new decade, I am humbled by the overwhelming support that poured in from every corner. You showed up with joy, encouragement, and purpose — and together, we created something unforgettable. To our honorees, thank you for your work, your leadership, and your impact. Each of you embodies the spirit of Black Wall…

(BALTIMORE – July 4, 2025) – There’s a young African American brother who lives about half a block away. Around this time of year, he likes to set off fireworks — and I mean serious fireworks. The last one shook our homes like a low-grade earthquake. Now, I’m not trying to single him out. Truth is, around this time every year, many of us light up the skies. I don’t know what fireworks cost, but I imagine folks spend a decent amount. And in Baltimore City, this tradition isn’t limited to the 4th of July — it kicks off about a…

Special thanks to Diane Bell’s Opportunity Connections, G. Grant Griffin Media Group, Sanjay Thomas Allstate Insurance, Attorney J. Wyndal Gordon, Simple Wellness Day Spa, Edible Arrangements – Govans, Tylino’s Caribbean Restaurant, Next Phaze Cafe, Georgia Peach, Rabbit’s MD Crab Soup, and the MD-Washington Minority Companies Association (MWMCA). (BALTIMORE – July 2, 2025) – First, let me thank God for allowing me to see my 60th birthday. I don’t take it for granted—not one bit. Some counted me out along the way, but God had other plans. Even in my failures, shortcomings, and bad decisions, His faithfulness never wavered. Without Him,…

A BMORENews Story(BALTIMORE – June 26, 2025) – It was a cold January night. The streets were quiet—except for the distant wail of an ambulance siren. I was somewhere between the TV remote and my computer. It was 2022. The phone rang. To my pleasant surprise, it was Dr. Tyrone Taborn. Cool, calm, and calculated, he asked how I was doing. And then he said something I’ll never forget: he told me he appreciated that I help people. Then he added that he wanted to invest in our digital news efforts—and invited me to serve as the news director for…

(BALTIMORE – June 23, 2025) – If the government can help rich white guys, then it should help everybody else, too. Let’s be clear: Governor Wes Moore’s $400 million investment in Maryland’s Just Communities is not radical, socialist, or unjust. It’s long overdue. And frankly, it’s common sense. These funds are aimed at reversing the long, ugly legacy of redlining, displacement, and disinvestment in Black, brown, and underserved communities across the state. We’re talking about neighborhoods that for decades were intentionally held back by public policy—where highways were dropped into the middle of Black neighborhoods, where banks refused loans, and…

(BALTIMORE – June 22, 2025) – This has been an eventful week. With next Friday’s Doni Glover 6.0 celebration coming quickly, the work doesn’t stop — and neither does the news. Despite the many hats I wear as an entrepreneur and emerging businessman, at heart I am still a journalist through and through. So when stories break, I pay attention. And when they matter to my community, I cover them. Three stories captured my attention this week: First, a young man named Bilal “BJ” Abdullah was shot by police on Laurens Street.Second, State Senator Cory McCray was the subject of…