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Residents have banded together to oppose a human crematorium at Vaughn Greene Funeral Services on York Road.
Judge upholds zoning board’s approval of crematorium in North Baltimore
A funeral home and residents opposed to the crematorium have waited nearly a year for a decision.
Quiana Roberts, a federal law enforcement agent and firearms instuctor, teaches students how to be safe and responsible gun owners during a class on May 8, 2023.
Firearms instructor takes a shot at changing stigma about guns
How one woman redirected her fear to knowledge and understanding about handling a gun, and teaching others to own firearms safely.
Artist Colin Williams, who formerly lived in Druid Hill Park, has obtained housing through the city and now lives in a home across the street from his previous park dwelling.
Druid Hill Park artist is on to next project — turning a house into a home
Colin Williams, the self-appointed artist in residence at Druid Hill Park, is getting settled into his housing and there’s an awesome catch — he’s right next to the park where he poured into his artwork and was flooded with friendships and connections.
Grandma had a great time at Friends Grille in Pigtown to celebrate her 78 birthday in February.
I need grind culture to leave my grandma alone for good
The intersectionality of race and gender can have a role in how labor’s perceived and pursued.
Tia Osborne an organizer for Local 570 and Mo Jackson Vice President of Temasters Local 570 walk outside of MOM’s Organic Market in Timonium, Saturday, April 29, 2023.
MOM’s Organic Market employees want customers looped in on union efforts
Employees at the Timonium and Hampden locations say they are fighting for better wages, job security, holiday pay and workplace safety.
Terrence Rouse poses for a photo at the Strut Fashion Show hosted by Aziza PE&CE at the Hippodrome on March 25, 2023.
How organizations create safe spaces to nurture youths’ mental health
Through fashion, mentorship or martial arts, nonprofits are finding different ways to connect and engage with youth.
Auditorium at Catholic High School of Baltimore, Wednesday, April 12, 2023.
Following AG report, Catholic High School auditorium will no longer be named after nun
Sister Francis Marie Yocum is accused of sexually abusing a 16- or 17-year-old student who was taking private voice lessons.
A buildings on St. Mark Parish property, in Catonsville, Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
A dozen sexually abusive priests served at St. Mark’s. It may not be a coincidence.
Five priests are known to have abused children while serving at St. Mark. Another seven abused children before or after they served at the Catonsville parish.
DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 02: Angel Reese #10 of the LSU Lady Tigers battles for the ball during the third quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines Center on April 02, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.
Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark exchange is bigger than a gesture
It’s sparked a familiar conversation about race and how Black women are regarded in sports and other arenas, such as politics and corporate America, when they express themselves.
At Poplar Grove Street and West Lafayette Avenue, as the lone outreach specialist of Tuerk House, Vincent Timmons, provides information to help people battling addiction in Baltimore, MD., on March 21, 2023. He loves to help people and give them options to overcome their addictions or use other resources from the organization.
How a client-turned-employee at a treatment center helps others
Vincent Timmons once went through the detox program at Tuerk House and now encourages others with substance use disorders to seek treatment as well.
The black bird emoji is available on iOS 16.4, Android 13, Samsung One UI 5.0, and Facebook, according to Emojipedia.
The latest batch of emojis includes a gift to Baltimore
Apple's iOS 16.4 includes a bunch of new emojis, but there's one in particular that will be useful for Ravens fans (and Baltimore).
Chichi the corgi is usually stealing socks, asleep on her back, waiting for her next walk or asking for food when she just ate.
Commentary: Navigating the complicated web of insuring my pet Corgi
I couldn’t help my childhood pet when she got an illness too expensive for my family to treat, but I will make sure my dog Chichi is covered.
Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen present a check for three million dollars to B-360 at a press conference to announce federal funding to build the nation’s first dirt bike campus on March 24, 2023.
Dirt bike campus revs closer to reality
The non-profit B-360 is getting $3 million in federal investments to build a dirt bike campus, hopefully in Baltimore, that will also focus on career training and other programs like STEM.
Cars travel down U.S. Route 40 in Baltimore, Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Legacy of mistrust makes Highway to Nowhere neighbors ambivalent about redevelopment plans
Residents try to reimagine a decades-old expressway that disrupted neighborhoods.
Geraldine Scott (73), motivated by the sudden loss of her sister, went back to school to earn her diploma in Baltimore, Md. on February 14, 2023.
Retired florist’s loss sprouts newfound dedication to get a diploma
Over 50 years have passed since she was last in school as a teenager. But now school is back in session for a 73–year-old who is enrolled in a Baltimore City Community College program to get her diploma.
Inside of Open Society Institute-Baltimore, in Baltimore, Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
OSI is leaving Baltimore. What will that mean for the programs it funds?
The Baltimore operation at its inception was a new model of philanthropy within the foundation as it focused on the problems of a single city instead of a national or international purview. It will invest $25 million to keep programs going.
The Baltimore Greenway Trails Network project plans to connect existing trails and create a 35-mile loop throughout Baltimore city.
What’s happening with project to connect Baltimore’s trails?
The 35-mile trail loop called Baltimore Greenway Trails Network would connect existing trails, including Gwynns Falls, Herring Run and Jones Falls.
Bank of America donated its former Brooklyn branch building to the Greater Baybrook Alliance during a small ceremony on February 6.
Bank of America donates former Brooklyn branch building to community
The Greater Baybrook Alliance hopes to “show off a gem of Brooklyn” after renovating the donated building.
Emmaus sets up the swing seats in the family travel van
Baltimore newlyweds said, ‘I do’ to a 2-year honeymoon in a van
In sickness, in health and on the road, newlyweds found adventure and life lessons as they traveled across the nation.
The exterior of a closed school building at 201 N. Bend Road in Westgate on 1/25/23. Development ideas were proposed for the vacant school property, but residents weren't completely sold on the options.
Westgate residents oppose development proposals for abandoned school
An online petition asks Baltimore’s Department of Housing and Community Development to reject proposals and accept new ideas for the former school at 201 N. Bend Road.
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