As speculation and rumor abound in the wake of the death of Freddie Gray, whose spine was severed while in police custody, the Baltimore Sun puts one rumor to bed: Gray did not undergo surgery for a spinal injury from a car accident shortly before his arrest, as was reported by The Fourth Estate on […]
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Thursday Morning Headlines: Pastor Who Led Gray Marches Arrested; Questions Surround O’s Late-Season Implosion; City Auctions Dirt Bikes Amid Crackdown; and More
City auctions ex-cop dirt bikes amid cop crackdown on non-cop dirt bikes – City Paper Hearing on Freddie Gray trial location to play out amid tensions -Baltimore Sun Pastor who led Gray marches arrested for blocking traffic – Baltimore Sun Plenty of questions surround Orioles after late-season implosion – ESPN Baltimore Fights Heroin Overdoses With […]
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Man Charged with Arson on North Ave. During Baltimore Riots
Setting fire to a liquor store during the Baltimore riots landed another man in the feds’ sights.
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Nick Mosby Jumps into Baltimore Mayor’s Race
After a couple months of “seriously considering” a campaign and announcement plans circulating last week, Nick Mosby said he is running for mayor of Baltimore on Sunday.
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7-Year-old, Mother Killed as Baltimore Police Union Says Criminals ‘Feel Empowered’ Since Unrest
A young boy and his mother were killed in Baltimore City’s latest murder Thursday morning, police said. According to the Baltimore Sun, the 38 homicides in May are the most in a single month since 1996.
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This Baltimore Pastor is Running for Elijah Cummings’ Current Seat in Congress
In the spring and summer, the Rev. Jamal Bryant was frequently seen leading protests against police brutality and other criminal justice issues. In the fall, the People’s Empowerment Temple pastor is transitioning to the campaign trail.
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Today’s News Surrounding the Death of Freddie Gray
Thousands mourned Freddie Gray on Monday amid calls for peace, while police circulated warnings of potential gang violence directed at officers. Gray was honored at a funeral at New Shiloh Baptist Church, where the Reverend Jesse Jackson and Congressman Elijah Cummings spoke, among others.
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Fishing for Answers: Former Enterprise CEO Bart Harvey Addresses Revitalization in Sandtown and Efforts Going Forward
Another in our series of interviews with Baltimore’s policy makers, old and new, about how best to address poverty in Baltimore. Frederick Barton “Bart” Harvey III, former chairman and CEO of Enterprise Community Partners, has been forging a path out of poverty for low-income families through affordable, decent housing for decades. After graduating from Harvard […]
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Mosby: 6 Police Officers Charged in Homicide of Freddie Gray (UPDATED)
Six Baltimore police officers were charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray on Friday morning, Maryland State’s Attorney for the city of Baltimore Marilyn Mosby announced. Gray’s death was ruled a homicide by the state medical examiner on Friday, Mosby said.
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Week in Review: Freddie Gray, Water Wheel’s Productive Earth Day
Somewhere between a movie set and a trash collector, lies the truth. It’s the Week in Review for April 17-24.
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Friday Afternoon Headlines: Mayor, Police on Freddie Gray Case; New Rums from Blackwater; and More
Baltimore mayor demands answers in the death of Freddie Gray — New York Times Baltimore Police: Freddie Gray should’ve gotten medical help at scene of arrest — NPR Disposition issued in Freddie Gray knife charge — CBS Baltimore Md. Zoo shows off penguins learning to swim — WBAL-TV Blackwater distilling expands with two rums amid […]
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Nick Mosby Addresses His Vision for Baltimore, His Wife’s Job, and Where He Takes His Daughters for Red Velvet Pancakes
Virtually every Baltimore politician was interviewed by a national TV reporter on the night of April 27 and the week that followed, but an exchange between City Councilman Nick Mosby and Fox News’ Leland Vittert managed to rise above the din. Standing on a West Baltimore street corner, Mosby put the rioting and looting that defined the night into […]
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Thursday Morning Headlines: Batts: Police Allowed Crime to Spike; Mayor Please with BPD Response to Protest; Orioles Finally Win a Game; and More
Anthony Batts says police ‘took a knee’ after Baltimore riots – Baltimore Sun Rawlings-Blake and Davis lavish praise on BPD for response to Freddie Gray trial protest – City Paper Police Investigating Threatening Tweet Made Toward La Plata Residents – CBS Baltimore Orioles crush losing streak on Chris Davis’ walk-off homer in 11th – Baltimore […]
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Joshua Harris on His Run for Mayor of Baltimore, What Basketball Taught Him and Creating Jobs Through Energy Efficiency
Joshua Harris, a community organizer and nonprofit co-founder, puts his leadership and campaign skills to the test as he runs in the crowded race for mayor of Baltimore. Exuding confidence, Harris shared in an interview with Baltimore Fishbowl why he believes he’s uniquely qualified for the job. Among the highlights, Harris explained how playing basketball […]
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Tuesday Morning Headlines: Judge Strikes Gag Order in Freddie Gray Case; Man Pepper-Sprayed in Viral Video Goes to Court; Preakness at Port Covington; and More
Martin O’Malley Outgunned as Populist Candidate – Splice Today Man pepper-sprayed by Baltimore police in viral video to appear in court – Baltimore Sun Preakness track at Port Covington has been discussed with Sagamore – Baltimore Business Journal Fox News security contractor faces gun charges after Baltimore unrest – Baltimore Sun Judge strikes state’s motion […]
