By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Baltimoreans will have an opportunity to take part in the city’s budget-planning process for the 2024 fiscal year, which begins on July 1, 2023. Mayor Brandon Scott and the Bureau of the Budget and Management Research (BBMR) launched a series of information sessions in December for residents to
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com The Capital Region Minority Supplier Diversity Council (CRMSDC) recently inducted Sheila Brooks, founder and owner of D.C.-based SRB Communications, into the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Hall of Fame during the 50th anniversary of its Leaders & Legends Ceremony. The organization also awarded Brooks
By AFRO Staff Rasul and Malachi Wright know how to bring in a new year. The twin brothers, who closed out 2022 by walking across the Towson University commencement stage to receive their undergraduate degrees, are now stepping into 2023 with vision and purpose. “Only nine months ago, I suffered significant unforeseen complications during a
By Deborah Bailey, Contributing Editor D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser took the oath of office for a third term Jan. 2, unveiling a goal to add thousands of residents to the city’s population by 2028. Bowser also pledged to listen closely to residents’“big ideas” and push relentlessly to make D.C. the 51st state. “We will explore every
By Mylika Scatliffe, Special to the AFRO On Oct. 18, 2017, Brittani Dubose of Baltimore gave birth to Edward James Dubose. There was just one challenge– she was only 22 weeks and three days pregnant. She and her husband already had the nickname “Jamie” on hand for the newborn, but he lived for only 10
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, Report for America Corps Member, msayles@afro.com Bidders have claimed that the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration (MDOT MAA) request for proposal (RFP) to manage concessions at BWI Marshall Airport (BWI) is rigged. Last spring, MDOT MAA issued an RFP to determine who should operate the retail, restaurant
Photo: Khaosai Wongnatthakan via 123RF One of the downsides of the U.S. tax system is its complexity. Every year, millions of residents struggle to determine how much they owe, whether they qualify for a refund, and how to file their myriad tax forms. Plus, because tax forms go out by the end of January and taxes
2022 was full of Black excellence, amazing feats and yes, some tragic moments. Take a look below to recall some of 2022’s highs and lows. AFRO Time capsule: 2022 year in review Notable Deaths AFRO Review: sports highlights for 2022 AFRO review: A look at Baltimore’s 2022 highlights AFRO review 2022: highlights from the District
Photo: Tommaso Altamura via 123RF The new year allows you to review money management strategies and set new financial goals. Evaluating and adjusting your saving and spending habits can go a long way in helping you hit your targets. If controlling your finances seems overwhelming, don’t worry. Forming a solid plan and sticking to it is
By AFRO Staff Baltimore has experienced a variety of highs and lows this year. From hosting the HBCU basketball teams involved in CIAA to the launch of the guaranteed income pilot, the year has offered a plethora of eye-catching headlines. Read below and take a walk down 2022’s memory lane. Where were you when some