By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – May 20, 2024) – Early this morning, I received an urgent call from Ven McCormick to be present at The Lord’s Church at 5010 Park Heights Avenue, at the request of Dr. Andrey Bundley. Dr. Bundley and I go way back to his days as Vice Principal at Harlem Park Middle School, a time when I covered his impactful work for the Sandtown-Winchester ViewPoint Newspaper as part of my education beat. His dedication to teaching and the community is evident, rooted deeply in the intersection of Brookfield and Whitelock, now honored as Stokey Cannady Way.…

(BALTIMORE – May 19, 2024) – Now that last Tuesday’s primary election is in the rearview mirror, it is time to get back to the business of making Baltimore better. Let me first say that I salute the candidates who have done the boldest thing any American can do outside of the military – and that’s putting one’s entire self out there for the world to judge. The most dangerous situation for a soldier is war. For the candidate, the most dangerous position is to be on “Front Street under public scrutiny.” I think that takes a lot of heart.…

(BALTIMORE – May 9, 2024) – Join us on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm at Coppin State University’s School of Business, located at 2500 W. North Avenue, as we honor Doni Glover’s remarkable 30-year journey in journalism. From his early days at the Sandtown-Winchester Viewpoint Newspaper to his contributions to the Coppin State College Courier, the Afro, the Baltimore Times, the Final Call, and ultimately his own outlet – BMORENews.com, this event commemorates his dedication to news reporting, which began at Coppin. It’s fitting that we celebrate this milestone where it all started. We invite everyone to…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – May 3, 2024) – Yesterday, during my visit to Boys’ Latin in North Baltimore to see my Godson, I had an interesting conversation with a respected acquaintance. She expressed concern about the perceived danger of Baltimore, a sentiment likely influenced by her exposure to certain media outlets, particularly Fox News, known for sensationalizing issues. Reflecting on the portrayal of Baltimore by media like Fox News, I couldn’t help but wonder how many of their reporters actually reside in the city. It’s disheartening to witness Baltimore depicted in such a negative light, especially for those…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – May 1, 2024) – Two weeks ago, I wrote that Thiru Vignarajah was a most influential piece on Baltimore’s political chessboard. A couple of hours ago, Team Dixon made good on that editorial as it was announced that Vignarajah put his support behind former Baltimore mayor Sheila Dixon for Mayor. This comes a day after Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen endorsed Dixon. Dixon is on a roll! Early voting starts tomorrow. This is a most fascinating way to kick off the election. Is it too late? I don’t know. At this point, every little…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – April 28, 2024) – In my childhood neighborhood in West Baltimore, we had outstanding basketball and football players. However, there was also a particular segment of the brothers who played baseball. Kevin Clark, Mark Clar, Billy Johnson, Keith aka “Pickle”. Before them, there were the likes of Michael Cryor. Yes, Mike Cryor was a baseball standout. So was “Doc” Cheatham. Don’t forget Mayor Kurt Schmoke. And don’t forget Elijah Cummings, the late Congressman from the 7th. While basketball and football both require a unique skill set, baseball is slower. However, it is also a…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – April 22, 2024) – Although some in Annapolis might think this news outlet is hard on elected officials, we simply aim to speak truth to power. This is to thank, applaud, and celebrate the people who have invested in and around North Avenue. This is so very special to me because – like some of you – North Avenue is a part of me. From Patterson Park to Harford Rd to Greenmount to Warwick, Dukeland, and Poplar Grover – I am North Avenue.   My dad’s first funeral home was at Patterson Park and Lanvale.…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – April 16, 2024) – Just because the first attempt didn’t work doesn’t mean that another effort, another stab at it, another attempt won’t succeed. Ira Chase is a visionary perfectionist with a corporate background. We interviewed him several different times over the past two years at Hoodfellas Bistro inside the swank Munsey Building on Calvert Street. He is a hard-working man with the absolute hustle and grind of a bona fide entrepreneur. The entrepreneurial spirit is not something you can buy off the shelf. The true entrepreneur lives for the hustle. They have that…

By Doni Glover, Publisher (BALTIMORE – April 15, 2024) – This has been a very interesting election cycle here in Baltimore as the race for mayor is now in the last 30 days. Initially, Fox Baltimore had Sheila Dixon, the former mayor, a couple of points ahead of Mayor Brandon Scott. That was the pre-Key Bridge Collapse era. Post-collapse, however, finds Baltimore’s youthful chief executive ahead, according to a recent Goucher Poll paid for by the Baltimore Banner. Although some don’t want to acknowledge it, the incumbent typically has the advantage in an election. Hence, traditional thought has always known…