Almost a year has passed since Freddie Gray died in police custody, resulting in riots, protests, and unprecedented conversations about police brutality in Baltimore.
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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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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.
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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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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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Monday Afternoon Headlines: Mosby Praises Police in Cage Case; Youth Mural Program; and More
After claiming police bias in Freddie Gray case, Mosby praises cops in Cagle case — Baltimore Sun Padlock order lifted for troubled Baltimore gas station — CBS Baltimore Hogan issues $3M in grants to fight heroin abuse — WBAL Southwest flight attendants picket BWI — BBJ Youth mural program brightens Baltimore City walls — ABC2
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Agreement on Police Reforms ‘Extremely Unlikely’ Before SRB Leaves Office
There’s little to no chance the City and U.S. Justice Department will have finalized a consent decree holding required reforms for the Baltimore Police Department by Dec. 5, according to outgoing Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake.
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Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Goodson Verdict Edition
Here’s a sampling of national headlines and links for stories about today’s acquittal of Officer Caesar Goodson: Baltimore Officer in Freddie Gray case is cleared of all charges — NY Times Big Blow to Freddie Gray case: Van Driver Acquitted — USA Today After officer acquittal, residents negotiate hope for change — ABC Were the […]
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Ray Lewis Aims to Bring 1,000 New Jobs to Baltimore, Starting Tomorrow
Ravens legend Ray Lewis and a business partner are on a mission to create 1,000 jobs for city residents. They have modeled their firm, aptly named Baltimore 1000, as an extension of the Ferguson 1000 initiative in the St. Louis area.
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Tuesday Morning Headlines: Kevin Plank Tells CNN About His Vision for Baltimore; $15 Minimum Wage Up for Final Vote Next Week; Lt. Brian Rice to Get $127K in Back Pay; and More
CNN Interviews Kevin Plank About His Vision for Port Covington and Baltimore – SouthBMore.com Mental-health advocates say Maryland desperately needs more hospital staff – Washington Post Baltimore’s $15 Minimum Wage Proposal Up For Final Vote Next Week – CBS Baltimore Canton water wheel nears funding goal, installation expected by end of year – BBJ Brian […]
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Thursday Morning Headlines: Hundreds Pack Hearing on Port Covington Project; Baltimore Residents React to Freddie Gray Case; Police Release Video of Robbery in Upper Fells Point; and More
Man who allegedly stole Pokemon Go players’ cell phones at U-Md. is arrested – Washington Post Baltimore resident: ‘Police can do anything to us and it’s okay’ – Washington Post Hundreds Pack City Council Hearing on Port Covington Project – CBS Baltimore The Elephant Celebrates Grand Opening Thursday Night – Baltimore magazine Police release video […]
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Kaepernick’s Anthem Protest Makes Its Way to Baltimore City Council
John Harbaugh and Adam Jones have already weighed in on 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s continued national anthem protest. And now a Baltimore City Councilman has brought a version of the protest to City Hall.
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What “Baltimore’s Hero Mom” Would’ve Done Differently Last April
A year on, Inside Edition asked Toya Graham what, if anything, she would have done differently on April 27, 2015.
Posted inHealth and Science
Baltimore Gets a Pair of Grants to Address Trauma From Unrest, Violence
The physical effects of unrest are visible in many areas of Baltimore. But living through harrowing events also takes its toll mentally. With a pair of new grants, the U.S. government is looking to help Baltimore cope.
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Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Teen, 3 Women Shot in North Baltimore; Ravens Camp Opens; and More
Baltimore prosecutors reached out to, did not use state police in Freddie Gray investigation — Baltimore Sun Teen boy, 3 women shot in North Baltimore — CBS Baltimore Baltimore County police officer struck by car — WBAL Under Armour exec leaving for Starbucks — BBJ Running back by committee? Justin Forsett doesn’t understand the concept […]
