Baltimore MD

Oct. 23 marked the third annual AFRO News Unsung Heroes luncheon, where four members of the Department of Public Works (DPW) Solid Waste Division were honored for their service to the community. The event was held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at AFRO News Headquarters, located at 233 E...

From the raw streets of Baltimore to the national spotlight as an American Idol Top 7 finalist, Gabby Samone has proven herself a formidable force in music. With a voice that blends soul, gospel, and raw authenticity, she has captivated icons like Mariah Carey and J. Cole while building a fiercely loyal following....

(BALTIMORE – October 25, 2025) – — proudly presents theBlack Wall Street NEW BALTIMORE — a dynamic celebration of Black excellence in business, entrepreneurship, and community leadership on Thursday, November 6, 2025 (6 pm-8 pm). As tradition holds, the centerpiece of the event will be the prestigious Joe Manns Black...

The U.S. Secret Service removed 22 illegal skimming devices during a card skimming operation in Baltimore.

Some people just turn their backs and walk off, leaving their dogs behind like they don’t matter. But those pups? They soak it all in. The sadness, the fear, and the confusion, especially when they’re just tiny babies who don’t know what’s happening. Deep in the...

Baltimore police are investigating a string of armed robberies at Baltimore convenience stores that occurred early Sunday.

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 7-year-old child was shot while riding in a car with family in North Baltimore on Saturday evening, leaving the community in shock. The child, described by police as an innocent victim, survived the incident, but an unidentified man was killed. It remains unclear if the man was the intended target.

Coppin State University’s (CSU) Health and Human Services Building now bears the name of Henrietta Lacks, honoring the Baltimore woman whose cells—taken without her knowledge in 1951— became the first immortal human cell line and revolutionized medical research. The name of the building was unveiled during an...

PARKVILLE, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are actively investigating a double shooting that took place in the Parkville area on Thursday evening, October 23, 2025.

None of the victims were students at the school, but one was a Morgan State attendee. Washington, D.C., police have stated that five people, four adults and one teenager, were shot near the Howard University campus Oct. 24, during the school’s homecoming weekend. All shooting victims were taken to...