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A former WNADA employee told @baltimorebeat.bsky.social in June that the investigation was “bullshit” and that "the board is complicit."

“I’m sure [Williams will] still find a way to flip this on the staff and taunt them to leave if unhappy,” Penick said.
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Summer Jam took place at Current Space on Saturday, July 26. baltimorebeat.com/photostory-b...

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Improv at The Peale: Performances from improv groups Chronic Pain, Huge Nuisance, Twig, and Improv Jam. (August 7) Find more about this and other events on our arts and culture calendar. baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-ar...

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The report highlights satisfied employees and comments about the importance of the agency’s work, but makes sudden shifts to observations such as “significant concerns exist regarding psychological safety, morale, and workplace consistency.” baltimorebeat.com/leaked-wnada...

Much of the film’s charms come from seeing this fully realized vision for Superman, the character, and watching him interact with various people. baltimorebeat.com/superman-is-...

Enoch Pratt Library union ratifies first-ever contract after two years of negotiations After nearly two years of negotiations, workers at Enoch Pratt Free Library have ratified their first-ever union contract — a move they say marks historic progress in securing workers’ rights but…

Enoch Pratt Library union ratifies first-ever contract after two years of negotiations
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Read the full WNADA workplace investigation Employees of the West North Avenue Development Authority have dire concerns about the agency’s leadership and treatment of employees, alleging that Executive Director Chad Williams helms the agency…

Read the full WNADA workplace investigation
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Williams’ interpersonal behavior came up many times in the report. Several people viewed him as targeting employees, singling out one employee in particular to publicly admonish them and tell them to look for another job.

Leaked WNADA investigation details director Chad Williams' ‘authoritarian’ leadership, unprofessional conduct Employees of the West North Avenue Development Authority have dire concerns about the agency’s leadership and treatment of employees, alleging that Executive Director Chad Williams helms the agency…

Leaked WNADA investigation details director Chad Williams’ ‘authoritarian’ leadership, unprofessional conduct
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"If ever there was a time to tear down current structures and disgusting societal norms, it is now. If ever there was a perfect soundtrack for said demolition, it’d be Muscle’s new album, aptly titled 'Arrest God,' writes Eze Jackson. baltimorebeat.com/best-beats-7...

The goal is to unite to raise $2 million for a variety of organizations all over the city in 24 hours. baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-be...

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"There is nothing beautiful about a budget that intensifies food insecurity and amplifies a legacy of discrimination in access to land and nutrition," writes Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III. baltimorebeat.com/op-ed-buildi...

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Yo Baltimore Hiring and Resource Fair: For young adults ages 18-24. On-the-spot registration will be available. (August 4) baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-go...

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Baltimore Beat’s annual Summer Jam fundraiser has quickly become a highlight of the season for Beat staff. baltimorebeat.com/photostory-b...

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Melton died in the early morning of June 25 after being restrained by police officers during a mental health crisis the night before. baltimorebeat.com/mother-of-do...

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Behind the turntables and software, many barriers still prevent marginalized creatives from fully participating in the craft of music production. baltimorebeat.com/who-gets-to-...

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“Caregiving isn’t just about tasks. It’s about presence. About bearing witness to another person’s humanity,” writes Precious Chase-Barnett. baltimorebeat.com/holding-it-a...