Along with following events in town, we’re rounding up national media coverage of the anniversaries associated with Freddie Gray and the Baltimore Uprising. With April 19 marking the anniversary of Gray’s death, here’s a look at the stories appeared today:
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#RiseBmore2016 Explores Civil Rights Through Poetry, Music on Anniversary of Freddie Gray’s Death
On the one-year anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death, Mt. Vernon will be the scene for reflection.
Posted inPolitics & Business
Officers’ Gala Appearance Questioned By Baltimore Police Commissioner
After three of the Baltimore police officers who were cleared in connection with Freddie Gray’s death made headlines for appearing at a conservative group’s gala in DC, the head of the department said he was “disappointed” in the move.
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Another Officer Accused in Freddie Gray’s Death Ordered to Testify Against Fellow Police
When the trials of police for the death of Freddie Gray resume next month, a second officer could have to take the stand across from his colleagues.
Posted inReal Estate & Home
Historical Society Will Seek Bids for Former Greyhound Station, Two Other Properties
Taking a page out of the Baltimore City government’s book, the nonprofit Maryland Historical Society is preparing to lease three properties it owns in order to help fund its operations.
Posted inLifeline
The Baltimore Police Union Probably Regrets Those Really Stupid Tweets
Twitter is a great place to say stupid things.
Posted inPolitics & Business
2nd Freddie Gray Trial Unlikely to “Clear It All Up,” Says Law Prof
The trial of Officer Edward M. Nero, the second Baltimore police officer indicted in the death of Freddie Gray is set to begin Wednesday. According to an article in today’s New York Times, Baltimore residents who were eager to see police held accountable for Gray’s fatal spinal injury are less hopeful this time around. That may […]
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Monday Morning Headlines: Weekend Flooding Takes A Toll; City Councilman Brandon Scott on Freddie Gray Outcome; One-on-One With Catherine Pugh; and More
Two Dead in Ellicott City Flooding – The Baltimore Sun “We Still Have A Lot of People Dying”: Interview with City Councilman Brandon Scott – New York Times Baltimore County Housing Discrimination Vote Set for Today – The Baltimore Sun Business Owners and Residents Survey Damage in Historic Woodberry – The Baltimore Sun How Tough Should Schools […]
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Cummings Asks Baltimore to Accept Nero Verdict, Whatever It Is
Rep. Elijah Cummings, who has represented most Baltimore City and Howard County in congress for the past 20 years, “urges Baltimore residents to respect the outcome of the trial [of Officer Edward Nero] regardless of the verdict,” according to the Baltimore Sun.
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Monday Morning Headlines: Donald Trump, Bill Clinton Campaign in Maryland; Unity March for Freddie Gray; and More
Donald Trump, Bill Clinton campaign in Maryland ahead of primary — Baltimore Sun Gannett offers to buy Tribune publishing for $815 million cash — Baltimore Sun Hundreds march in unity for Freddie Gray — CBS Baltimore Steve Smith goes back to prom — WBAL Kevin Gausman set to make Orioles debut — MASN
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Police to Bolster Neighborhood Patrols Following Reports of 2016 Reduction
The Baltimore Police Department is shifting 100 officers to neighborhood patrol units in an effort to improve its community policing situation, a response to reports on their end-of-year staffing numbers and a subsequent letter from the police union pointing the finger at the department.
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Mayor SRB Will Be Far, Far Away on Freddie Gray Anniversary
Almost a year has passed since Freddie Gray died in police custody, resulting in riots, protests, and unprecedented conversations about police brutality in Baltimore.
Posted inPolitics & Business
New Trial Dates Set for Police in Freddie Gray Case
The trials for officers accused in Freddie Gray’s death are set to resume in May. Following last week’s decision by the Court of Appeals that would have Officer William Porter testify at the trials of the other officers, a judge set out a new schedule on Wednesday.
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Baltimore Tops 300 Homicides with Just Over Two Weeks Left in 2016
Baltimore returned to a somber milestone last night as three more lives were taken inside the city’s borders, including the city’s 300th and 301st homicide victims of 2016.
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Activists Put Freddie Gray’s Name on Hollywood Walk of Fame
A group of activists recently uploaded video to social media that showed members anonymously affixing the names of black victims of police violence to blank stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
