Demetrius Dillard

Baltimore

Freelance Writer and Editor at Freelance

Editor of @TheAvenueNews; Contributor for @Baltimore_Times and @NEAnewspaper #BlackPress #LocalJournalism

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Howard County students win economics competition

5 days ago | thedailyrecord.com | Demetrius Dillard

Two teams of students from Ellicott City’s Mt. Hebron High School were winners of the National Economics Challenge, a yearly competition organized by the Council for Economic Education. A combined eight Mt. Hebron students earned first-place finishes in the NEC’s Adam Smith Division for returning, advanced and honors economics students, and the David Ricardo Division for first-time competitors.
Baltimore Community Lending moving headquarters downtown

1 week ago | thedailyrecord.com | Demetrius Dillard

Baltimore Community Lending, a local community development financial institution that provides assistance to small businesses in underserved communities across the region, announced it will soon open its new headquarters. The organization’s new main office will be at 301 N. Calvert Street in downtown Baltimore. “The Business Development and Resource Center (BD&RC) embodies our deep commitment to fostering economic growth and community revitalization.
Baltimore IT Company Developing Product to Address Police Brutality

2 weeks ago | baltimoretimes-online.com | Demetrius Dillard

Jayfus Doswell, one of Baltimore’s brightest and accomplished scholars, is leading the charge in addressing a national crisis through technology. Police brutality, particularly against Black males, has been an ongoing problem in the U.S. The issue has emerged to the point of being considered an epidemic by many political and social leaders.
Local artistic talent on display at Kenwood Art Show

2 weeks ago | avenuenews.com | Demetrius Dillard

Kenwood High School’s annual art show is a deeply cherished event among local young creatives to culminate the school year. Baltimore County Public Schools hosts multiple arts-oriented events throughout the school year, but the Kenwood Art Show — also referred to as the Northeast Area Schools Art Show — specifically spotlights the artistic talents of dozens of students who attend school in the Essex-Middle River area. kAm%96 EH@\9@FC 6G6?E 96=5 |2J `d H2D 2 ;FC:65 6I9:3:E:@?
Bidding my farewell

2 weeks ago | avenuenews.com | Demetrius Dillard

After more than three years of cherished memories and treasured moments, my time as editor of The Avenue News has come to an end. To say I’ve enjoyed myself would be a sheer understatement. I’ve grown tremendously as a journalist, as a professional and as a person.
Rosedale man, trauma survivor throws first pitch at O's game

2 weeks ago | avenuenews.com | Demetrius Dillard

What began as a near-fatal accident six year became a story of triumph, resilience and inspiration for Gerry Bear. Bear, a longtime resident of the area, survived a devastating motorcycle crash in 2019. His road to recovery has encouraged many who have undergone similar experiences. kAmp? 24E:G6 >6>36C @7 E96 %C2F>2 $FCG:G@CD }6EH@C< 2E E96 $9@4< %C2F>2 r6?E6C :? q2=E:>@C6[ q62C H2D D6=64E65 E@ E9C@H E96 7:CDE A:E49 2E q2=E:>@C6 ~C:@=6D’ 9@>6 82>6 282:?DE E96 (2D9:?8E@? }2E:@?2=D @?
Teen charged in White Marsh homicide

2 weeks ago | avenuenews.com | Demetrius Dillard

A deadly White Marsh-area shooting that occurred about two months ago has led to the arrest and first-degree murder charge of an 18-year-old male, Baltimore County police announced Friday. BCPD homicide detectives arrested and charged Cameron Cason with first-degree murder in connection with a homicide that occurred in the 4300 block of Bedrock Circle, authorities said. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ A@=:46[ E96 9@>:4:56 92AA6?65 ;FDE 367@C6 h A]>] @? |2C49 h] (96?
‘Contentious’ redistricting meeting held in Middle River

3 weeks ago | avenuenews.com | Demetrius Dillard

After publishing its second draft map on May 9, the Baltimore County Redistricting Commission held its third community public hearing on Monday evening at the Middle River Recreation Activity Center, drawing a decent-sized crowd. The 90-minute hearing attracted elected officials, residents and community leaders from all over the county. Dana Vickers Shelley, executive director of ACLU Maryland, also attended the forum and shared reflections. kAm%96 C65:DEC:4E:?8 4@>>:DD:@?
Former Avenue ad rep Linda Mrok dies at 77

3 weeks ago | avenuenews.com | Demetrius Dillard

Linda Mrok, a beloved community member and former advertising representative with The Avenue News, died May 10. She was 77. Over the last several days, Mrok’s relatives, neighbors, close friends and colleagues have offered an outpouring of condolences and tributes on social media. kAmq6EH66? %96 pG6?F6 2?5 E96 t2DE r@F?EJ %:>6D W567F?4EX[ |C@< H@C<65 H:E9 =@42= >65:2 @FE=6ED 7@C >@C6 E92? b_ J62CD[ 3F:=5:?8 2 C6AFE2E:@? :? E96 tDD6I\|:55=6 #:G6C 2C62 2D 2?
Eastern Tech student David Arowolo elected National Student Council president

3 weeks ago | avenuenews.com | Demetrius Dillard

Eastern Technical High School sophomore David Arowolo is among Baltimore County’s most astute young scholars, and has added another achievement to what looks to be a rapidly growing list of accomplishments. Arowolo, an impassioned student advocate who has held leadership positions since in elementary school, was recently elected as the 2025-26 National Student Council president. His selection was announced last week by the National Association of Student Councils.