Dennis Valera

Baltimore

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Vendors from Baltimore's disastrous viral book festival are creating their own event

1 day ago | cbsnews.com | Dennis Valera

After taking part in what's been described as the Fyre Festival for books, Maryland book vendors are putting together one of their own. Romantasy in the Valley is scheduled for 2026, but Amber Hodgson and Matt Hodgson are trying to do as much work now to prevent a repeat of the A Million Lives Book Festival, and help the authors and vendors who participated in the event that turned into a flop..
Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood reeling from another destructive fire

2 days ago | thebaltimorebanner.com | Dennis Valera

A fire ripped through three rowhomes in Baltimore’s Hampden neighborhood Wednesday, the most recent blaze to cause destruction on the block. Firefighters responded to the recent fire around 2 a.m. in the 3400 block of Keswick Road. More than 60 firefighters battled the three-alarm fire, getting it under control in about an hour, according to Baltimore Fire spokesperson John Marsh.
Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood is victim of another destructive fire

2 days ago | cbsnews.com | Dennis Valera

A fire ripped through three rowhomes in Baltimore's Hampden neighborhood on Wednesday, marking another blaze that has plagued that block. Firefighters responded to the recent fire around 2 a.m. in the 3400 block of Keswick Road. More than 60 firefighters battled the three-alarm fire, getting it under control in about an hour, according to Baltimore Fire spokesperson John Marsh.
Nonprofit Baltimore chapter helps single moms build careers through community

5 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Dennis Valera

Share The Jeremiah Program, a nonprofit chapter in Baltimore, helps single moms achieve more by making higher education more accessible. The national nonprofit has had a Baltimore chapter since 2022. The program's mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children . Last year, Baltimore's Jeremiah Program chapter helped nearly 190 moms and their children. Five of those moms earned degrees. How does the Jeremiah Project help?
Nonprofit Baltimore chapter helps single moms build careers through community

5 days ago | cbsnews.com | Dennis Valera

The Jeremiah Program, a nonprofit chapter in Baltimore, helps single moms achieve more by making higher education more accessible. The national nonprofit has had a Baltimore chapter since 2022. The program's mission is to disrupt the cycle of poverty for single mothers and their children. Last year, Baltimore's Jeremiah Program chapter helped nearly 190 moms and their children. Five of those moms earned degrees. How does the Jeremiah Project help?
Howard County school leaders stand ground with push for more funding

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Dennis Valera

Howard County school leaders are fighting for more funding, saying they aren't satisfied with what the county is proposing. The school district is hoping for at least $29.2 million more than what's allocated, fearing pretty big cuts if the funding doesn't come through. Earlier this week, the Howard County Council pressed HCPSS about its needs at a budget work session.
Authors say they were misled by Baltimore book festival as event organizers promise refunds

1 week ago | kesq.com | Dennis Valera

WJZ, STEPHANIE COMBS, PERCI JAY, TIKTOK, CNN, Perci Jay/TikTokBy Dennis ValeraClick here for updates on this story BALTIMORE ( WJZ) - This past weekend, a book festival in downtown Baltimore promised to be the perfect event for book lovers, but instead, it's being described as one of the worst events people have seen. Accounts describing the A Million Lives Book Festival have gone viral on social media, especially on TikTok.
Howard County elementary school receives state, national honors

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | Dennis Valera

A Howard County elementary school celebrated a big honor last week with its entire student body. Worthington Elementary School in Ellicott City not only received a Maryland Blue Ribbon award but also a National Blue Ribbon award. The distinction is a bright star demonstrating the school's academic achievements, also showing the school is making strides to close achievement gaps.
Proposed Howard County budget has educators concerned about contract renegotiations

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Dennis Valera

With Howard County facing budget shortfall, teachers may have to renegotiate contract As the fight continues to get more funding for Howard County's school district, educators worry their recently approved contract will have to go back to the negotiating table. In his proposed operating budget, County Executive Calvin Ball allocated $800 million to the Howard County Public School System. This is much lower than the more than $1.2 billion that district leaders requested.
Future housing development in Ellicott City Historic District draws concern

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Dennis Valera

A Howard County leader is worried about an incoming housing development in the Ellicott City Historic District. A 13-lot subdivision has been in the works on the Lacey Property on Church Road for more than ten years. Developers have hit some snags along the way, including some denials, but recently they've been able to start the grading process, where the land is reshaped. Liz Walsh, Howard County Council chair, has been fighting this with her neighbors since 2016.