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For the first time in 12 years, the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will face each other without Ben Roethlisberger or Terrell Suggs on the field. Mike Vick is the new face in the next chapter of the intense Ravens/Steelers rivalry.
Black women were murdered at more than double the rate of White women in 2012 and almost all (92 percent) of these women knew their assailant, according a report titled, “When Men Murder Women” by the Violence Policy Center.
Trial dates were set Tuesday for the six Baltimore police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray.
As someone who has pursued business ventures since he opened his first lemonade stand as a kid, Randal Pinkett’s favorite television commercial growing up was from the financial firm, Smith Barney.
Go ahead, have another cup of coffee. This week's mug runneth over with days devoted to the beverage that wakes up nations and keeps industries humming.
A new satirical news era dawned on Monday night as Trevor Noah took over "The Daily Show." But before getting started, Noah made sure to acknowledge the man he's replacing: Jon Stewart.
Restaurants are thriving once again. Since 2014, restaurant-goers have renewed interest in socializing away from home and more money to spend, a stark turnaround from preceding years when diners were living on tighter budgets thanks to a recession that began in 2008.
My old school, Southern-bred mother was appalled to learn that my then 2-year-old used words like vagina and penis.
Governor Larry Hogan attended the Baltimore Ravens home opener against the Cincinnati Bengals, along with four children who are also battling cancer.
The Baltimore Ravens gave up the lead late in a game for the third time in a row to lose to the Bengals 28-24 Sunday.
I have been to Cuba several times and my journey this time around was to witness Pope Francis’ visit.
Everything is FREE! The tenth annual Free Fall Baltimore, presented by BGE, takes place Thursday, October 1 through Saturday, October 31, 2015. Free Fall Baltimore, a citywide celebration, offers hundreds of free arts and cultural events and activities at participating venues throughout Baltimore City.
Fewer than 10 percent of individuals eat more than the recommended three servings of whole grains per day and most, including African-Americans, need to eat more than the one serving per day they are averaging, according to Michele Tuttle, a dietitian and a Team USA triathlete.
USA triathlete and registered dietitian, Michelle Tuttle, placed sixth in the Sprint World Championship (50-54 age group), third for the U.S. team, at the 2015 International Triathlon Union (ITU) triathlon in Chicago recently.
When you think of the Baltimore Ravens, you think of a team that makes plenty of plays because of how they fly around on defense.
Governor Larry Hogan met His Holiness Pope Francis in Washington and received blessings on behalf of all cancer patients on Thursday, September 24, 2015.
Many job seekers may re-evaluate their employment goals and question effective strategies to find a new position, as the end of 2015 draws near.
On August 13, 2015, five-year-old Gabrielle Giles, won the prestigious title of Miss Maryland Princess 2015 for the National American Miss Pageant.
School has already begun for most children, while for others school won't start for a few more weeks. Perhaps over the summer, your child got together with their friends on Facebook instead of face-to-face. Your child may have 1000 Facebook friends, but no real friends.
Retirement should be a time to engage in activities that you always wanted to do but did not have the time.
Every time I think the media has sunk below the point of no return on the scale of embarrassment; they prove to the world that there is truly no floor for how low they can go.
The Green Street Academy building is as important to West Baltimore today, as the ground it stands on was decades ago.
The Baltimore Ravens returned home after spending an extended amount of time away from Baltimore thanks to opening the season at Denver and in Oakland.
Jeremy Blackstone, 23, knows what it means to embrace unforeseen challenges with courage and determination.
A seasonal home makeover doesn’t need to cost a fortune or be difficult to execute. Quick, easy and innovative ideas can give your home the fall flair needed to celebrate the season.
It is no secret that the Baltimore Ravens need to have someone other than wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. become a threat in the passing game.
Food poisoning, an illness caused by bacteria or other pathogens in food, causes an estimated 48 million illnesses (representing one out of six Americans), 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually in the U.S., according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics.
The discovery of what looked like nooses hanging from a tree at the University of Delaware in Newark stirred outrage and anxiety this week, even after police ruled out a hate crime.
Every autumn, trees and shrubs take on their brilliant display of reds, oranges, purples, and yellows that mark the end of the growing season. Fall foliage may make for ideal photo backdrops and scenic days in the countryside, but closer to home leaves may be more of a hindrance than an aesthetic pleasure.
As Pope Francis prepares to visit the United States for the first time, the world is waiting to hear what he will say about key issues facing the church.
There is no doubt that the loss to the Oakland Raiders put a damper on the start of the season for the Baltimore Ravens.
A group of 10 Baltimore students representing five of the city’s public high schools delivered an inspiring message to their classmates, school communities, and the public in a video shown at a recent meeting of the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners.
The holiday season will be here before you know it, and it is never too early to start budgeting for this exciting time of year. While many may seek financial absolution in January, the first of the year will be a lot brighter if you avoid seasonal over-spending in the first place.
The Baltimore Ravens gave up 351 passing yards to Derek Carr and the Oakland Raiders in a losing effort. There were quite a few coverages blown and the results were clearly unacceptable. Ozzie Newsome and the Ravens brass wasted no time trying to find a possible solution
Golden Pecan Waffles With Warm Salted Caramel Sauce and Bananas is a special breakfast that's sure to please!
Buicks no longer look like Buicks of yesteryear and when it comes to the Buick Regal GS, that fact is particularly evident. The Regal was recently ranked best sport sedan by Consumer Reports and selected a recommended buy.
I am the oldest of my mother’s children and have taken care of our family for most of my life. My mother started having children early, was married and divorced several times and has really made a mess of our family.
It was a good night for vice presidents, transgendered women, cranky New Englanders and the inhabitants of a mythical world called Westeros.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company (BGE) announced that it will have a recycling drop-off location in Baltimore for working room air conditioners and dehumidifiers.
During National Recovery Month, runners and walkers of all ages will lace up their sneakers for the 7th Annual Marian House Race to Embrace Independence 5K Run/Walk and One-Mile Family Fun Run on Saturday, September 26, 2015.
Maryland WholeHome is a statewide initiative that brings together the resources available to help homeowners learn how they can make their homes healthier, safer and more energy efficient through the Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) low interest loans and grants.
Maryland Live! Casino, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, has launched a new hiring initiative aimed at recruiting young adults aged 18 and up for all available positions at the Hanover, Maryland, casino.
For the second year in a row, the Promise Heights initiative led by the University of Maryland School of Social Work (SSW) helped families cope with one of the challenges of getting their children back to school— immunizations.
For seven years, Gordon Johnson served as head of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
When John Jacobs and his brother Bert started selling T-shirts out of a van 20 years ago, neither could envision that their message of “Life is Good” would lead to a $100 million enterprise and act as a catalyst to help encourage and support those who maybe facing the difficulties that every day life poses.
Being overweight is a common problem that increases the risk and decreases survival of certain cancers.
Peacewalker Audri Scott Williams has walked all around the world for peace. She is the Global Trustee of the United Religions Initiative (URI), was the vision keeper who led the “Trail of Dreams World Peace Walk”, and the “13 Moon Walk 4 Peace” across America. She has received numerous awards for her service to humanity, and emulates the efforts of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The College of Southern Maryland has received the 2015 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.
Damage Controlman 1st Class Iwaniki Selere, from Baltimore, responds to an alarm from an eyewash station switchboard in the central control station of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20).
I want to direct this column quite explicitly to African Americans. When you hear Donald Trump wail against immigrants, I hope that you understand that he is also talking about you.
Taylor Alexander, 23, reopened her Baltimore-based business— Flawless Damsels Boutique— for a second time on August 29, 2015.
The Academy Art Museum will celebrate its 18th Annual Craft Show, “Blown Away,” October 16-18, 2015 in Easton, Maryland.
The Baltimore Seafood festival will feature signature seafood dishes ranging from raw oysters, lobster lasagna, shrimp ceviche, grilled oysters, and fish tacos to steamed crabs!
Baltimore County Police and Fire celebrate the 11th Annual Public Safety Day Saturday, September 19.
Join the Baltimore County Police and Fire departments for a day of family fun at Public Safety Day on Saturday, September 19.
The Banneker-Douglass Museum, Maryland’s official repository of African American heritage launches the BDM Selfie Studio on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
How do you go from being an internationally respected surgeon, to a conservative folk hero, to nearly edging out Donald Trump in polls for the GOP presidential nomination?
On Friday, September 18, 2015, participating McDonald’s restaurants in the Greater Baltimore area will offer free breakfast to kindergarten through eighth grade students from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Nowadays, school supplies differ greatly from the markers, protractors and pencil cases required just a few decades ago.
Though summer is the season for grilling, the arrival of autumn does not mean it's time to banish the grill to the back of your garage. Dedicated grillmasters have no problem firing up the grill in the dead of winter, but even those who are not so bold can still man the flames of an open grill long after Labor Day has come and gone.
A new report is sounding the alarm about the use of antibiotics in the meat and poultry supply chains of the 25 largest U.S. fast food and "fast casual" restaurants.
East coast teams that have to travel to the Midwest and West Coast in back to back games can rack up a lot of mileage.
When nude photos of a celebrity surface nowadays, it's often rumored that the star may have "leaked" them.
Consumers aren’t looking for health problems when they shop at dollar stores or keep older furniture, but a cocktail of chemicals seeping from these items offer exactly that.
As the 2016 election cycle ramps up, Essence magazine and the Black Women’s Roundtable have teamed up to mobilize and re-energize Black women voters.
There is something almost Biblical about the mass exodus of desperate people fleeing Syria and other war-torn and impoverished countries. For European governments, struggling to manage the crisis engulfing their borders, the Bible has a succinct lesson they might do well to ponder: "For whatever one sows, that will he also reap."
Governor Larry Hogan issued a statewide proclamation announcing September as National Blood Cancer Awareness Month in Maryland.
Stir-fry is a dish many people, adults and kids alike, seem to love. That popularity is perhaps because no two stir-fry dishes ever seem to be the same or because stir-fry dishes encourage cooks to take chances with ingredients.
Martha Walton of Gibson Island was named the first recipient of the Clark Raines Rising Star Award at the Mason-Dixon Master Chef Tournament on Sunday, August 16, 2015.
A new class of heroes is taking a stand against HIV and AIDS by educating others on how to stop the spread of the epidemic.
The Baltimore Ravens opened the 2015 regular season with a 19 – 13 loss on the road against the Denver Broncos
Embattled Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced Friday that she will not seek re-election, saying a political campaign would take time away from the city's ability to cope with a police brutality scandal.
With as much meaningless and non-redeeming information being discussed on radio and TV among black folks, I often wonder if we even want to hear solutions to our problems, much less do anything to help solve them.
Don’t pack away that shovel and trowel yet. Fall is a great time to plant a few new additions in the landscape. Here are just a few ideas for adding immediate and long-term beauty to your garden.
As many people contemplate retirement there are many things to consider before making the move. After financial assessment and planning, the next question is "What will I do?"
Alyce Dixon has been called one of the spunkiest centenarians in the District of Columbia. She has also been called feisty, funny and simply amazing.
Fighting for freedom and equality comes in numerous different forms, vessels and vocations, particularly in a society with a history of stereotypical distortions about human capacity and ability based on race and ethnicity.
Light of Truth Center, Inc. (LTC) is celebrating its “Sweet 16” birthday. In celebration of its birthday, the life-changing, non-profit organization will host “Women of Jazz Supporting Women in Recovery” on Friday, September 25, 2015 from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m.
On July 31, 2015, 9-year-old Kennedy Stokes won a medal for the 100 Breast at the annual AAU Junior Olympic Games that was held in Newport News, Virginia.
Hello my dear friends, I hope everyone had a happy, safe and memorable Labor Day Weekend. The weather was perfect here in Baltimore. It was like it was God’s gift to us.
It’s a bit of a struggle for Renita R. Clarke to come up with a short list of her favorite artists. Herb Ritts; Jonathan Mannion; Chan Andre’; Jemal Countess; and even her dear friends and mentors Leslie Alessandro and Mike Quain can’t be forgotten, she said.
Native Baltimorean Sabernia D. Fresnel is a graduate of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Towson State University.
Getting children to try new foods is not always easy. Kids have a tendency to be picky when it comes to the foods they eat, and many youngsters are reluctant to try all but the most familiar foods.
The Baltimore Ravens used a first round pick on wide receiver Breshad Perriman in the 2015 NFL Draft.
A judge will hear arguments Thursday on whether six police officers in the Freddie Gray trial can receive fair trials in Baltimore.
John Harbaugh says Ravens rookie receiver Breshad Perriman has a chance to play this week but it’s not likely
Baltimore officials approved a $6.4 million deal Wednesday to settle all civil claims tied to the death of Freddie Gray.
Vanessa Fleeton recalled when a Black police officer became rude to her a few years ago while she parked near an illegal area in Bowie, Maryland.
While no single food or ingredient can prevent people from getting cancer, research has shown a link between excess body fat and various cancers.
Although we have to make several physical changes to be successful at weight loss, the most important change is how you think.
Parents faced with the nightly task of preparing meals for their families often feel as if there's just not enough time to cook a hearty, homecooked meal the whole family can enjoy.
My boyfriend left me to be with another woman. It wasn’t the first time he’s cheated, but it is the first time he moved out. He came by last weekend and asked if he could come back.
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds delinquent taxpayers that they have until October 30, 2015 to take advantage of Maryland's “Act Now, Pay Now” amnesty period.
BCCC will use the NASA Minority University Research and Education Project grant to increase student success and workforce development.
Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford was joined by Baltimore City Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake at the launch of the “Maryland Grand Slam in Baltimore City,” a $3 million program to build stronger communities in Baltimore through homeownership at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday, September 2, 2015.
Baltimore-based production company Battle Stage Plays officially launched its Kickstarter Campaign on September 1, 2015.
Whether they're Team Cookie or Team Boo-Boo Kitty, it's no secret that fans love "Empire," the hit Fox TV show breaking records and winning over critics with its blend of love, hip-hop and unvarnished family drama.
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males with one in seven men diagnosed in their lifetime, and an even higher incident rate among certain populations including African American men.
The 2015 NFL preseason officially came to a close for the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons on Thursday.
This is the time of year that many parents send their children off to college with the hope that they will learn, mature, become independent, have a great collegiate experience, but most of all, with the hope that their children will be safe.
Starting Tuesday, September 8, 2015, McDonald’s® Family Restaurants of Greater Baltimore will again be saying “Thank You” to local educators with “Teacher Tuesdays” by offering complimentary any size McCafé Drip Coffee or Tea (hot or iced) every Tuesday throughout the 2015-2016 school year.
It takes a village to raise a child, according to an ancient proverb and for two local, civic-minded individuals, it takes a good garden to help feed a family and to keep a neighborhood growing.
NFL teams are facing the difficult task of cutting their rosters down from 90 players to 53 in the coming days. Every team has players on the roster bubble.
The M.F.A. in Curatorial Practice program at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) presents “Intersection,” an exhibition showcasing the layered stories of people, places and moments in history that have shaped the identity of one of Baltimore City’s popular intersections, North Avenue and Charles Street in the Station North neighborhood.
Lenett Nef'fahtiti Partlow-Myrick read an article that was written by the Rev. Bernette Jones, Senior Minister of One God One Thought Center for Better Living (OGOT) located on Coronado Road in Randallstown. The article was entitled “Nothing Is ‘Wrong’ In Baltimore: A New Thought Consciousness Perspective. “
Hundreds of businesses and organizations— including many in Baltimore— are signing the online petition, “Business for a Fair Minimum Wage statement” and actively pushing for increases locally and nationally.
A 1,574-square-foot wellness center equipped with treadmills, exercise machines, bikes, a rowing machine and more opened at the Francis Scott Key Elementary/Middle School in Locust Point on Thursday, August 27, 2015.
According to IHS, an international industry data company, Black Americans spent an estimated $8.4 billion on cars in just the first four months of 2015. In the coming year, the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (USBC) is determined to direct that cash toward Black-owned dealerships.
A Baltimore judge ruled Wednesday there will be separate trials for each of the six police officers charged in connection with the death of Freddie Gray.
The new iPhone is just around the corner, and it's time to get serious about trading in your old smartphone.
School day mornings can be hectic, as getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy.
The writer of the new James Bond novel "Trigger Mortis" has set off a firestorm with a remark about Idris Elba.
Ten years after Katrina devastated New Orleans, it’s time for midcourse corrections in the restoration efforts.
Indian cuisine is known for its creative use of spices, which often attracts foodies who simply can’t get enough flavor or kick in their meals. For those who want to try their hands at creating their own fiery Indian meal, consider the following recipe for “Chicken in a Spicy Red Sauce” from Madhur Jaffrey’s “Quick & Easy Indian Cooking” (Chronicle Books).
The familiar saying that exercise is good for the body and mind may be especially true for children.