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Mother Mary Lange advances in process of sainthood
Lange founded the country’s first African American religious order in Baltimore.
Mary Elizabeth Lange was a Black Catholic religious sister who founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence, the first African American religious congregation. She was also, via the Oblates, the first-ever African American mother superior.
Where teens pour the drinks: New Cherry Hill juice bar to open with community in mind
Juice bar organizers want to promote entrepreneurship and healthiness one sip at a time.
Michael Battle Jr. and Dani Battle, founders of the RICH Program, stand in the RICH Juice Bar on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Housing startup to unveil first renovated homes in Harlem Park
The completed houses are part of a goal to rehabilitate 96 homes in the West Baltimore neighborhood.
Parity, an equitable housing startup, unveiled two rehabilitated homes in Harlem Park. They plan to redevelop nearly 100 more.
Coppin State University joins efforts to address food insecurity among students
The university’s new Coppin Corner offers a supermarket-style setup filled with nonperishable foods, snacks, cleaning products and more.
Christopher Thomas, Assistant Director, Center for Counseling and Student Development, restocks Pringles chips inside Coppin State’s brand new “Coppin Corner” resource center on May 31, 2023. To help students facing food insecurities, Coppin State University just recently launched the Coppin Corner, a food resource center that carries non-perishable food items, frozen foods, personal hygiene products and cleaning supplies
‘Healthcare village’ to bloom in Sandtown-Winchester
Dwyer Workforce Development is now a partner of the Resurrection Sandtown project.
The sun sets on Ames Memorial United Methodist Church on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
Stay, leave or convert: Some Catholics at a crossroads about religion amid sexual abuse allegations against priests
People are leaving Catholicism because of the church abuse scandal among other reasons. But there are also people who chose to stay.
Mary Jo Rogers pictured in her home on May 23, 2023 with her religious artifacts many of which are family heirlooms. Rogers says she feels betrayed by the church and can't go back. She still has her Catholic faith but it is seperate from the insitution.
Pigtown bar with beloved bell-ringing tradition closes
Friends Grille in Pigtown tried to create an environment where people come as strangers and leave as friends.
Friends Grille co-owner D. Greene looks out the front door of the Pigtown pub.
Cylburn Arboretum’s new Nature Education Center to teach kids about the outdoors
The new Nature Education Center is meant to give visitors an experience beyond their limited encounters with urban trees.
Deputy Mayor Letitia Dzirasa, Delegate Sandy Rosenberg, former executive director of Cylburn Arboretum Friends Patricia Foster, Councilwoman Sharon Middleton and Director of Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Reginald Moore celebrate a ribbon cutting for the Nature Education Center at Cylburn Arboretum.
Is the seven-year itch a real thing? Guess I’ll find out soon
As if marriage isn’t enough work, cultural myths try and stir the pot.
Reporter Jasmine Vaughn-Hall and her husband got married in May 2015.
Sankofa Children’s Museum of African Cultures rededicates itself to community
The museum recently hosted a grand reopening to reaffirm they’re still around.
Inside of Sankofa Children's Museum of African Culture, Friday, May 12, 2023.
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.
Residents have banded together to oppose a human crematorium at Vaughn Greene Funeral Services on York Road.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grandma had a great time at Friends Grille in Pigtown to celebrate her 78 birthday in February.
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.
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.
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.
Terrence Rouse poses for a photo at the Strut Fashion Show hosted by Aziza PE&CE at the Hippodrome on March 25, 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.
Auditorium at Catholic High School of Baltimore, Wednesday, April 12, 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.
A buildings on St. Mark Parish property, in Catonsville, Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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