Baltimore City Public Schools Announces Dr. Jermaine Dawson as its New CEO
Dr. Dawson was the Board’s unanimous selection to begin on July 1; he currently serves as the Deputy Superintendent of Academic Services at the School District of Philadelphia BALTIMORE (April 20, 2026) – Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners (Board) today announced the unanimous selection of Dr. Jermaine Dawson to serve as the district’s next Chief Executive…
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A Future Reimagined: Greater Baltimore Urban League Unveils New Mission and Opens Its Next Chapter
A sharpened commitment to advancing economic mobility in Maryland — for the workers, young people, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders who depend on this institution. Baltimore, MD — April 20, 2026 — Today, the Greater Baltimore Urban League (GBUL) announced a new mission — and with it, the opening of a new chapter for one of Maryland’s…
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore Details Significant Gains in Crime Reduction, Investment, Tourism, and Workforce in 2025 State of Downtown Report
Annual report on the health of Downtown Baltimore highlights a strengthening urban core, record entertainment attendance, growing residential base, and an accelerating pipeline of private investment. BALTIMORE, MD — The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore today released its much-anticipated 2025 State of Downtown Report, a comprehensive assessment of Downtown Baltimore’s economic health, quality of life, and economic development activity. The…
Ravens, Under Armour Expand Girls Flag Football Initiative Across Maryland
BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens are doubling down on their commitment to equity in athletics, announcing a major expansion of their girls high school flag football initiative in partnership with Under Armour and two additional school systems across the state. Now entering its fourth year, the program will welcome Baltimore County Public Schools and St.…
DewMore Baltimore, a program of the Black Arts District, Hosting The 2026 Youth Poetry Festival.
A weekend of investment into the brilliant young writers of the Greater Baltimore area. Baltimore, MD – April 23 – 25, 2026 – DewMore Baltimore, a youth program under the Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District today announced it will host The 2026 Youth Poetry Festival from April 23 – 26, 2026. Over the course…
