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Waverly Elementary/Middle School Language Arts Teacher Kyair Butts was named the Baltimore City Teacher of the Year. Having only taught at Waverly for one year, but affectionally known as “Mr. K”, he is also known for his passion for language arts achievement and equity in the classroom. And his students love him! He was surprised […]

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An investigation is underway after two students at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda posted a photo of themselves in blackface with the ‘N-word’ superimposed over it. Walt Whitman High School principal Dr. Robert W. Dodd released the following statement to parents regarding the issue: Dear Parents and Students- The purpose of this letter is […]

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Two more staffers from Mayor Catherine Pugh’s administration are out at City Hall. On Monday, a spokesman for Interim Mayor Jack Young said Bruce Williams and Karen Stokes are no longer employed by the City. Williams previously served as Pugh’s Chief of Staff, with Stokes as the City’s top lobbyist. See Also: Three Of Mayor Catherine […]

New legislation will be introduced Monday in the wake of the scandal surrounding Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. Several members of the Baltimore City Council are looking to change the charter to make it easier to remove a public official and place curbs on the Mayor’s power. See Also: Mayor Pugh’s Lawyer: She’s “Not Mentally Able” To […]

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Funeral arrangements have been announced for Morgan State University student Kevon Dix. Dix was killed as he was leaving his friend’s apartment in east Baltimore on April 24. He had his laptop and phone on him, but none of it was stolen. See Also: Morgan State University Student Shot Dead He’ll be laid to rest on Friday, […]

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UPDATE 4/28/19 8:45 PM EST: According to Fox Baltimore, Police now say a total of 8 people were shot. Still, only one person died. ORIGINAL: Baltimore City Police is investigating a Sunday evening shooting in West Baltimore that left one person dead and six other hurt. According to BPD Commissioner Michael Harrison, a gunman opened […]

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Baltimore City police is investigating the death of a 21-year-old Morgan State University student who shot to death Wednesday night. Cops were called to Mary Avenue near Glenoak Avenue around 10:30 a.m.. Officials say, Kevon Dix, was found with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Morgan State University’s President posted to […]

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We’re hearing from Mayor Catherine Pugh’s lawyer after federal agents raided her home and several businesses Thursday. CBS Baltimore reports Pugh was home at when the FBI and IRS arrived and met with her legal team once they left. Attorney Steve Silverman said the mayor is physically ill and emotionally saddened. He said she apologized […]

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The Baltimore Ravens selected Oklahoma wide receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown with the 25th pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Brown was the first wide receiver to be picked in this year’s draft. After waiting 2½ hours to get on the clock, DeCosta swapped first-rounders with Philadelphia and received the Eagles’ fourth- and sixth-round picks. Then […]