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11/11/2025

Neighbors can only watch through tears as what's known as "The Castle" burns in a massive, devastating fire. Seen in the foreground are the "Miracle on 34th Street" homes. Follow updates from Tommie Clark WBAL on WBAL-TV 11 News, in the WBAL-TV 11 News app, and on WBALTV.com: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/growing-building-fire-hampden-sky-11/69365796

11/05/2025

We're proud to announce the launch of a new on-air and podcast feature, 'Five Minutes of Baltimore History,' hosted by Johns Hopkins, Executive Director of the nonprofit organization Baltimore Heritage!

'Five Minutes of Baltimore History' is a storytelling series that reveals the lives and legacies behind Baltimore’s neighborhoods, landmarks and leaders. Episodes run as short, compelling vignettes that invite listeners to discover how Baltimore’s heritage and historic places have shaped our city and our nation.

The feature will begin airing on Tuesday, November 4, and can be heard on WYPR at 4:44 p.m. In addition to the radio broadcast, 'Five Minutes of Baltimore History' will be available on demand at wypr.org and wherever you get your podcasts.

Learn more at the link here, and be sure to tune in tomorrow!
https://tinyurl.com/5n938w52

11/03/2025

10/27/2025

Coppin State University names Health and Human Services Building after Henrietta Lacks
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Staff Writer
https://ow.ly/cPCk50Xi44C

10/27/2025

"They just walked off like nothing happened," owner Donia Farraj said. "As if they didn't just save my business that night."

06/14/2025

From the Griot's Circle

It is with a heavy heart that we share the announcement of the passing of Baba Jamal Koram.
Jamal was one of the founding members of the Griots' Circle of Maryland. He also was the producer of the Griots' Circle audio recording, Griots Gather Round. He was a master storyteller and the author of several books. As a storytelling trainer, he led workshops and for several years organized a boys camp and a storytelling retreat with a friend.
Jamal served as a leader in the storytelling community. He was President of the Griots' Circle of Maryland and the National Association of Black Storytellers.
Our condolences to his family, friends and storytelling colleagues.