January in Baltimore opens with intention. As the city transitions from holiday spectacle to reflection and renewal, Black artists, musicians, comedians, and cultural institutions continue to set the tone for the year ahead. From symphonic soul and jazz tribut...Read More

Lately, my life has felt like a whirlwind of overlapping roles. I’m an IT consultant by trade, deeply invested in human services and economic development by passion, and—somewhere along the way—I became a guest writer for The Baltimore Times. The pace ca...Read More

While saving money in 2026, you may not necessarily have to deprive yourself of everything. Reevaluate your needs, wants and small pleasures that bring you joy.  Budget for your favorite cup of coffee from time to time. However,  spending unnecessari...Read More

This time of year, adults often speak about creating vision boards, their plans to reestablish gym routines, and ways to achieve personal milestones. Youth can also benefit from starting the New Year off with self-improvement in mind. Tewanda Hardy, BSW, MSW, ...Read More

In my last article, I talked about cognitive bias and its role in the success of scams and other cyberattacks. I defined cognitive bias as a predictable mental shortcut your brain uses to make quick judgments and/or decisions, especially when you’re busy, di...Read More

“June 30th, I dropped ‘A Prayer of Peace’ and October 24th I dropped ‘I’m a Child of the King,’ said Gospel’s newest singing sensation Michael GI (Michael Langford), who is signed to D&D Records. “It ...Read More