Baltimore Gears Up for CIAA 2026 with Local Host Committee Announcement
Notables Gather at Under Armour Headquarters to Launch Plans for the Upcoming Tournament (Baltimore, MD) December 15, 2025- Baltimore’s deep-rooted connection to Black excellence, culture, and economic opportunity took center stage on December 11, 2025, as civic, business, and sports leaders gathered at Under Armour’s global headquarters greeted by its Founder CEO Kevin Plank…
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CIAA Launches Create the Cover Challenge for Baltimore City Middle School Students
Charlotte, NC (December 15, 2025) – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA®) announces the launch of the CIAA Create the Cover Challenge, a new art initiative inviting Baltimore City middle school students to design the official program cover for the 2026 CIAA Food Lion Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament. Rooted in the CIAA’s commitment to leadership, legacy,…
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and FutureThink Hub to Host Holiday Grocery & Toy Giveaway
BALTIMORE — Downtown Partnership of Baltimore and FutureThink Hub will join forces to host the 2025 Holiday Grocery & Toy Giveaway on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at War Memorial Plaza, located at 101 North Gay Street in Downtown Baltimore. The large-scale community event is expected to serve up to…
BDC Releases New Commercial District Profiles to Guide Investment and Growth Across Baltimore
The Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) has released a new set of Commercial District Assessment (CDA) profile reports that provide detailed, neighborhood-level data on Baltimore’s business corridors. Drawing on more than 2,600 data points, the profiles are designed to help city leaders, community organizations, and business owners better understand local commercial conditions and make informed decisions…
The Community Fridge Concept: A Strategy to Combat Food Insecurity
The Maryland Food Bank (MFB) reported that based on MFB’s Maryland Hunger Map analysis, approximately two million Marylanders may face hunger in 2025 (https://mdfoodbank.org/hunger-in-maryland/whats-at-stake/). What happens when food banks are closed or hungry people lack transportation to access them? Grassroot Solutions: Community Fridges An increasing number of public refrigerators known as “community fridges,” can be…
