For Black Women, Seeds of Wealth Start with Homeownership
After she moved into her first apartment in 2021, a one-bedroom unit in East Baltimore, Saj Dillard realized her rent wouldn’t have gotten her much once her lease ended. The recent college graduate wanted to grow her capital, build wealth and have the chance to own something. So, she...
The Ridgely empire that enslaved 400+ people collapsed the moment Maryland abolished forced labor
Hampton Estate Built Through Enslaved Labor Empire. Hampton National Historic Site in Maryland preserves the story of one of America’s largest plantations and the hundreds of enslaved people who built its wealth. You can walk through the original 1854 stone slave quarters and tour the massive Hampton Mansion, where...
Baltimore Mayor Scott unveils 71-unit affordable housing development
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott cut the ribbon Monday on the Residences at Irvington Woods, a newly renovated 71-unit affordable housing complex aimed at supporting homeless families, veterans and individuals with mental health needs.
Three juveniles charged, two teens arrested in mutilation of baby deer
BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — Three 17-year-old juveniles and two 18-year-olds are facing charges following the mutilation of a baby deer in Perry Hall last month. The juveniles were charged and the two adults were arrested as they face charges of reckless endangerment, unlawful possession of game animal, and a...
Baltimore Police seek to identify suspect in connection to shooting
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — The Baltimore Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect in connection to a shooting. On July 16 around 8:00 p.m., a 32-year-old man was shot and injured in the 1000 block of North Carey Street. The victim, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds,...
Man stabbed multiple times in bar parking lot, Anne Arundel police say
The suspect went to his car, grabbed a knife and stabbed the man multiple times in the parking lot, Anne Arundel police say.
Dali owners suing ship manufacturer for Baltimore’s Key Bridge crash
The owners of the Dali, the ship that hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March 2024, are suing the builders of the vessel for defective design. In a case filed on July 31, Grace Ocean Private alleges that Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) “defectively designed the switchboard in such a manner that wiring connections...
Amir Barnes-Henderson Convicted Of Murder In Baltimore
A repeat violent offender has been convicted in the deadly Baltimore shooting of 34-year-old Gary Lee Matthews outside a liquor store, authorities said. Amir Barnes-Henderson was found guilty on Monday, August 4, of first-degree murder and multiple related charges, according to Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan J....
Men from Middle River, Baltimore arrested on I-695 with loaded firearms
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police arrested three men and recovered two loaded handguns during a traffic stop in Baltimore County on Saturday night, officials announced Monday. Brandon Darrell Thomas Jr., 20, and Keshon Terrance Greene, 18, both of Middle River, along with De’Sean Devontay Thornton, 19, of...
Helicopter Crew Makes Dramatic Landing At City Pool To Rescue Drowning Victim In Baltimore
The Baltimore Police Department has shared dramatic video of a helicopter crew landing near a closed city pool to rescue a drowning victim over the weekend. On July 26, a 911 caller reported a 25-year-old man was drowning at the Walter P. Carter Aquatic Center on the 800 block of East 43rd Street. Flight Officer […]
