After considerable hype over the weekend about a forthcoming visit from President Donald Trump to East Baltimore, it turns out 45 isn’t actually coming.
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Friday Morning Headlines: Officer Charged in Freddie Gray’s Death to Work in Internal Affairs; Baltimore Metro Shut Down for Weekend; and More
After JHU helped create buzz, the mosquito emoji is coming this summer — Technical.ly Officer charged in Freddie Gray case moved to Baltimore police Internal Affairs — Baltimore Sun Cardin Introduces Bill That Would Ban Military Parades — WBAL Local Teen Owen Pereira Wins $50,000 Grand Prize on Top Chef Junior — Baltimore magazine Baltimore […]
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In interviews, New Orleans officials, citizens (mostly) sing Harrison’s praises
Asked for an example of when Michael Harrison’s leadership failed the city of New Orleans, Councilman Jason Rogers Williams settled on one of the now-former police superintendent’s most recent actions. “There was that one time he took that job in Baltimore.”
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Elected officials, advocates remember late Baltimore Rep. Elijah Cummings
Elijah Cummings, the son of former sharecroppers who rose to serve in the halls of the Maryland State House and Congress, totaling 36 years in elected office, has died. He was 68.
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Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Outpouring of Support for Dog Abandoned at Patterson Park; Freddie Gray Protesters Sue City Cops; and More
Hogan budget proposal cuts school programs — WYPR Abandoned dog left with note receives outpouring of love, adoption requests — WBAL-TV Freddie Gray protesters take police to court—officers involved in civil suit are associated with the corruption probe of the Gun Trace Task Force — Baltimore Beat/The Real News Brewery in the works on Under […]
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Q&A: T.J. Smith on his vision for rebuilding Baltimore communities, improving transit and more
T.J. Smith outlines a grand vision for Baltimore. He even invokes the name of developer James Rouse, mastermind of the planned community Columbia, Maryland, when talking about rebuilding neighborhoods in the city with an eye toward walkability. “We have to envision Baltimore in the same way where, as we rebuild areas of our city, we […]
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Officer seen beating man in viral video has resigned from the BPD
The Baltimore police officer seen repeatedly punching a man in the head and taking the man down to the ground in a video that went viral over the weekend has resigned from the department, Interim Commissioner Gary Tuggle said at a press conference today.
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Commissioner pick Joel Fitzgerald meets the media
Forth Worth Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald, Mayor Catherine Pugh’s pick to head the Baltimore Police Department, pledged in a press conference today that, if confirmed by the City Council, he will work to rebuild the community’s trust in the beleaguered agency.“I think we have a very great opportunity to mend some of the broken fences, […]
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19 theater shows to see in Baltimore in April
Baltimore’s theater scene includes more than 35 professional and independent theater companies. This month, which includes the fourth anniversary of the Baltimore Uprising in the wake of Freddie Gray’s death, several theaters are presenting shows that touch on social justice topics. Other theatrical offerings include new works, contemporary productions, comedy classics and a range of […]
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Another Freddie Gray Case Officer Cleared of All Administrative Charges
Lt. Brian Rice, the highest ranking officer on the scene on the day Freddie Gray’s spinal cord was severed, was cleared of any wrongdoing today by a police trial board.
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Wednesday Morning Headlines: Mosby talks Freddie Gray case and re-election; City to track data for availability of drug treatment; and more
ONE-ON-ONE | Marilyn Mosby talks crime & justice — Fox 45 Baltimore Health Department planning system to track data on drug treatment availability — Baltimore Sun Winter storm warning north of Baltimore — WBAL-TV Wine Market Bistro in Locust Point to close its dining room after nearly 14 years — BBJ DC tops national credit […]
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Weekend Events Calendar: MLK Day, Poe’s Birthday, Black & White Party and more
The celebrations return with a birthday party for the city’s greatest writer and a night out to mark Enoch Pratt’s most lasting contribution. Elsewhere, check out the museum at night, new plays, Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities and more.
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Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Pugh Says Crime Has Improved with Initiative; Section of Downtown Closed by Water Main Break; and More
Court to hear bid to dismiss lawsuit in Freddie Gray case — AP Mayor Pugh says Baltimore’s crime situation showing improvement after she launched new initiative — Baltimore Sun Foraged to Replace Aromes in Hampden This Month — Baltimore magazine Mike Wallace: Ravens, Steelers Have ‘Big-Time Respect’ For Each Other — PressBox Water Main Break […]
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Officer Caesar Goodson, Van Driver in Freddie Gray’s Death, Acquitted by Trial Board
The police van driver once accused in court of giving Freddie Gray a “rough ride” won’t face any punishment from the Baltimore Police Department.
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Baltimore Private Schools Embroiled in Controversy from Racially Charged Social Media Photos
Some of Baltimore’s private schools are in the worst kind of spotlight this week, thanks to some deplorable Halloween antics from a group of students and an alum.
