Land Of The "O"

08/14/2024

"But more relevant to their demise as city employees, Bruner-Settles and Davis had accepted campaign contributions from critics of Mayor Brandon Scott and were perceived as allies of his primary opponent, former Mayor Sheila Dixon."

After Brandon Scott prevailed in the Baltimore mayoral primary over Sheila Dixon, those in city government perceived as enemies, or too close to enemies, were sent packing.

08/13/2024

A Baltimore-based nonprofit organization is trying to help single moms get better job opportunities through the pursuit of higher education.

A Baltimore-based nonprofit organization is trying to help single moms get better job opportunities through the pursuit of higher education.

08/08/2024

"That contract also stated she "shall devote her entire professional time and effort to her service as commissioner of health, and she agrees that she will not engage in any outside paid or unpaid employment or undertake any other service, except as may be approved and authorized in advance and in writing by the mayor.""

"Prior to her work in the city, Emenuga served in a variety of roles including medical director for Chase Brexton Health Care.

When we inquired about her employment status a spokesperson told us they're not making any public comments while there is an ongoing investigation.

It's unclear whether she was still working there when she was commissioner, but their website lists her as a staff physician.

We found her possible work at Chase Brexton may have been in violation of city ethics laws.

On July 24 of this year, the city approved a contract for $54,207 for Chase Brexton to increase health literacy and HIV testing.

Prior to Emenuga's hiring, a contract in May 2023 was approved with Chase Brexton and two other contracts with the health care facility were approved in 2022."

It was just last week Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr.Ihuoma Emenuga was abruptly fired.A source of our partners at the Baltimore Sun said Emenuga was let

08/05/2024

Good morning World!

Baltimore weather:

Today - Sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 7 mph.

07/29/2024

Baltimore came together Sunday to celebrate Mo Gaba, who's best known for his positivity during his battles with cancer.

07/29/2024

A Baltimore business owner whose company serves homeless shelters was owed about $278,000 in overdue payments. Now, her contracts are terminated.

07/29/2024

Youth learn about the electrical industry in a two-day apprenticeship program hosted by State Sen. Cory V. McCray. Learn about the basics of conduit bending and electrical work.

06/21/2024

The Baltimore Police Department is seeking $8.35 million for new uniforms and tailoring services, a cost significantly higher than previous contracts. This increase, spread over three years, comes despite a reduction in the number of officers. Contributing factors include inflation and policy changes emphasizing visible uniforms over plainclothes attire. The department selected Galls LLC as the uniform supplier, moving away from traditional Baltimore clothiers. This decision and the funding are part of broader budget considerations, which did not fully meet all requested increases for other city departments.

A Kentucky company is set to become the department’s uniform supplier in a deal that’s five-to-seven times more expensive than previous contracts.

06/06/2024

There's a lot going on this weekend in Baltimore.

Summary of Weekend Road Closures in Baltimore (June 6-9, 2024)
St. Nicholas Greek Folk Festival:

Road Closures (until June 10, 10:00 a.m.):
Ponca Street (Foster to Fait Avenues)
Foster Avenue (Ponca to Quail Avenues)

Art After Dark Event:

Road Closures (June 6, 6:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.):
Lexington Street (Howard to Liberty Streets)
Park Avenue (Fayette to Clay Streets)

We’re Not Worthy Festival Episode 1:

Road Closures (June 7, 6:00 p.m. to June 9, 12:00 p.m.):
Linwood Avenue (O’Donnell to Dillon Streets)

Charles Street Promenade:

Road Closures (June 8, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.):
N. Charles Street (Saratoga Street to Mt. Royal Avenue, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
Additional closures along N. Charles Street at various intersections

Baltimore Farmers' Market:

Road Closures (June 9, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.):
Holliday Street (E. Pleasant Street to E. Saratoga Street)
Pleasant Street at Holliday Street
Hillen Street center lane (Front Street to Fallsway)

Run Up to Juneteenth 5K and 1M Walk:

Race Route (June 9, 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.):
Start at City Garage / West Covington Park parking lot
Various turns including Hanover Street Bridge, Waterview Avenue, and Middle Branch Park pathway

Lane Closures (June 9, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.):
Hanover Street double lane (Cromwell Street to Waterview Avenue)
Waterview Avenue partial lane (Hanover Street to Erik Street)

Additional Lane Closures:

June 6 (7:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.):
Boston Street south side curb lane (Potomac Street to East Avenue)

June 8 (6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.):
Jones Falls Expressway/I-83 southbound right lane (Cold Spring Lane to 28th Street ramp)

Hilton Parkway northbound and southbound right lane (North Avenue to Hilton Street)

06/06/2024

The "Art After Dark" event on Lexington Avenue in Baltimore is an innovative initiative aimed at revitalizing the area through art and culture. This nighttime event transforms the streets into vibrant spaces showcasing a variety of artistic expressions. The event features live performances, art installations, and interactive exhibits, attracting both local residents and visitors. The goal is to create a safe, engaging environment that promotes community involvement and appreciation for the arts, contributing to the cultural and economic development of the neighborhood.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott invites Baltimoreans all around the city to join him in celebrating International Placemaking Week during the “Art After Dark”

06/06/2024

The Baltimore Ravens organization recently held a volunteer day to renovate and refurbish Morrell Park Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore. Around 150 volunteers, including players, staff, and partners, participated in the event. They built a state-of-the-art playground, assembled tables, and painted various areas of the school. This initiative is part of the Ravens' ongoing community outreach efforts to support local education and youth development. The project was a collaboration with Kaboom!, Heart of America, and the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks, funded by the Ravens Foundation.

It may be the offseason, but the Baltimore Ravens are still hard at work. The team is taking on a volunteer project to renovate a historic school in Baltimore.

05/30/2024

Good job

05/29/2024

With all the hype surrounding the Harobr being "swimmable" and having lived in Baltimore for 40+ years, I know how this city works and there's usually a larger story behind the scenes.

I'm glad to see that finally something is being done to clean the water in this city, but it's still a long road ahead.

Baltimore City has a very long history with water polution. I was only able to go back as far as 1999. So if you want to go down that rabbit hole with me, below are some links to get you started.

https://research.umd.edu/wet

https://www.wypr.org/wypr-news/2023-11-02/baltimore-city-to-pay-historic-fine-over-pollution-from-wastewater-facilities-in-settlement

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-fines-pmi-baltimore-md-230000-violations-pollution-laws

https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/pressroom/Pages/640.aspx

https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/history-clean-water-act #:~:text=As%20amended%20in%201972%2C%20the,setting%20wastewater%20standards%20for%20industry

https://cnsmaryland.org/2021/10/20/initiatives-take-on-the-challenge-of-cleaning-the-baltimore-harbor-but-problems-run-deep/

https://environmentalintegrity.org/news/baltimore-scrap-settlement/

https://www.epa.gov/archive/epapages/newsroom_archive/newsreleases/c15b6e067c26e37a852570d60070fa95.html

05/23/2024

Great news however, I find it peculiar that the website for the for the project isn't working - reimaginesecuritysquare.com

Already, not a good start.

A $30 million Security Square Mall revitalization project​ in Baltimore County is now in its design phase.

04/15/2024

The FBI has opened a criminal investigation on the container ship that took down Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge last month, looking to determine if the ship’s crew left the port k…

03/18/2024

High school students learned not to sell themselves short today. Building Steps held its network experience today.

03/18/2024

What they don’t know is La Chow is also a place where Phillips collects thousands of food items to give away free groceries.

03/18/2024

We go On the Record with a local artist teaching a new generation of photographers to see the world through the lens of a camera. The Walters Art Museum displays their photos until March 17, 2024. What can we learn from these young creators?

03/13/2024

Once a month, The Food Project on Pulaski Street opens a space where people can take a written drivers test for their learners permit and get other forms of ID which were either lost or destroyed.

03/12/2024

Children at one Baltimore City elementary school had the chance to imagine, dream big, and be their own life's author....

03/12/2024

BmoreArt is a creative and critical daily online journal. We believe that Baltimore’s creative class deserves to be discussed, critiqued, and well-informed.

03/12/2024

This is much needed. Spending a lot of time Downtown, I see a lot of foolishness. I witnessed a woman drive the opposite way on Baltimore Street (which is a one way) by Uninversity of Maryland Hospital. She drove right by the poilice and they did nothing.

Baltimore's mayor and police commissioner say speeding and reckless driving are out of control in the city.

03/08/2024

The Baltimore City Council held a hearing into the Safe Streets program on Thursday night.The hearing centered around the hiring practices of Safe Streets emplo

02/26/2024

“I wanted to emphasize how important hip-hop is, not just to Black people, but everybody,” said In My Lifetime: Mini Hip-Hop Museum founder Milly Vanderwood.

02/20/2024

Some school officials say it can be disruptive, burdensome on staff and not that nutritious.

02/12/2024

Thousands of Marylanders skirt state law by registering their vehicles in Virginia to save money. Such vehicle owners will see changes July 1, when Virginia starts requiring auto insurance.

02/08/2024

This needs to be fixed.

"...the Baltimore Civic Fund received $14 million in city funds over a 15-month period, however, the state has deemed its non-profit account delinquent.

Non-profits are required to register their financial information with the state on an annual basis or risk being barred from soliciting donations.

"These laws are designed to prevent public rip-offs and that's why the state has the law. It's just not being followed by many of these non-profits," said Andrzejewski."

City records reveal that millions of tax dollars are being funneled to Baltimore non-profit organizations which are not in good standing with the state."They're

02/07/2024

School counselors work every day to help students thrive. One school counselor’s efforts were recognized Tuesday. Rhonda Waller from Benjamin Franklin High School is the Maryland High School Counselor of the Year. Waller has worked for Baltimore

01/30/2024

"Baltimore Deputy Mayor Letitia Dzirasa today changed her ethics statement to acknowledge that her husband’s company has a large contract with the city, hours after The Brew disclosed that Mayor Brandon Scott and other members of the Board of Estimates were about to approve a $250,000 cost overrun."

Meanwhile, her boss, Mayor Brandon Scott, tells reporters, “There is nothing wrong with this contract and this process.”