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Lisa Snowden

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CEO and Publisher of @baltimorebeat.bsky.social, a nonprofit newsroom in beautiful Baltimore City.

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Greater Baltimore DSA @baltimoredsa.org · 09/10/2026
As socialists, we believe it is an absolute travesty that anyone could have their finances turned upside down for what is fundamentally a human right: access to health care. That's why we've launched a fundraising campaign to relieve debt for those in our area! Donate at gbdsa.org/s/UndueDebtR... !
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Greater Baltimore DSA Medical Debt Relief Campaign
Greater Baltimore Democratic Socialist of America (GBDSA) is proud to partner with Undue Medical Debt to erase medical debt in the Greater Baltimore area! Medical debt is a significant material…
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Talking about Chad Williams, journalism, and community trust
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Thanks to the businesses that participated in our Pay-What-You-Can advertising program for this issue! Go to baltimorebeat.com/paywhatyoucan to purchase an ad for your small business!
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
BREAKING: WNADA executive director fired after berating artist on video baltimorebeat.com/wnada-execut...
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WNADA executive director fired after berating artist on video
Chad Williams, executive director of the West North Avenue Development Authority, was fired October 1, Baltimore Beat has learned. Williams has faced numerous allegations of workplace misconduct and…
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A photo of a sign that reads: people rooted media
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The corner store. The barbershop. The caterer down the block. At Baltimore Beat, they pay what they are able to pay for an ad. On World News Day, that is our case: a paper for Baltimore has to stay within reach of Baltimore. support.baltimorebeat.com/page/worldne... #WND26 #YourRightToKnow
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
💜💜💜💜
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Baltimore Police Department purchased more than 200 Axon Enterprise automated license plate readers, public records show. baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-po...
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Baltimore Police add 200 Axon license plate cameras as part of $153 million deal
This story was first published in Technical.ly. The Baltimore Police Department purchased more than 200 Axon Enterprise automated license plate readers, public records show.  In May, the Board of…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Over 2,000 congregants and 500 gospel singers, musicians, and composers packed the New Psalmist Baptist Church for The Sound of Baltimore live recording, according to organizers. baltimorebeat.com/photostory-p...
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Photostory: Preserving ‘the sound and stories’ of Baltimore’s gospel tradition
Over 2,000 congregants and 500 gospel singers, musicians, and composers packed the New Psalmist Baptist Church for The Sound of Baltimore live recording, according to organizers.  “The project is…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Baltimore Beat now publishes online obituaries for a $5 contribution, giving families an affordable way to tell the story of someone they loved. baltimorebeat.com/a-life-deser...
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A life deserves more than a line item: Baltimore Beat launches $5 online obituaries
BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 9, 2026. Baltimore Beat now publishes online obituaries for a $5 contribution, giving families an affordable way to tell the story of someone they loved. Publishing an obituary…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thanks to the businesses that participated in our Pay-What-You-Can advertising program for this issue! Go to baltimorebeat.com/paywhatyoucan to purchase an ad for your small business!
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sign up to get Baltimore Beat in your inbox here: baltimorebeat.com/get-the-beat/
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Get the Beat in your inbox!
Baltimore Beat
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Looking for our printed newspaper? Find it using our interactive map. baltimorebeat.com/our-print-lo...
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Our Print Locations
Looking for our printed newspaper? You can find it in multiple locations throughout the city that can be viewed within the interactive map below.
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The New/Next Film Festival is back again baltimorebeat.com/the-new-next...
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The New/Next Film Festival is back again
The New/Next Film Festival returns next week for its fourth year with a diverse and exciting slate of features, documentaries, and shorts. Mixing Baltimore-bred selections with more international…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Events you can’t miss in What’s Poppin’ baltimorebeat.com/whats-poppin...
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What’s Poppin’ #88
High Zero, The Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston Street. September 24 to 27, times vary. highzero.org Now in its 28th year, High Zero brings together musicians who have never played together before to…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
October 2026 Tarotscopes baltimorebeat.com/october-2026...
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October 2026 Tarotscopes
Air Signs — Aquarius, Gemini, Libra The Fool + Knight of Cups rx + The Hermit rx  The hints may have started to appear last month, air signs, but October is further confirmation that you’re about to…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
‘Beyond the Wire’ reframes Baltimore’s story baltimorebeat.com/beyond-the-w...
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‘Beyond the Wire’ reframes Baltimore’s story
After my mother died in the early 2000s, I decided to backpack in Europe for a few weeks to process my loss. A week into my travels, in the wee hours of the morning, I stood on a train platform in…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Photostory: Preserving ‘the sound and stories’ of Baltimore’s gospel tradition baltimorebeat.com/photostory-p...
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Photostory: Preserving ‘the sound and stories’ of Baltimore’s gospel tradition
Over 2,000 congregants and 500 gospel singers, musicians, and composers packed the New Psalmist Baptist Church for The Sound of Baltimore live recording, according to organizers.  “The project is…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
John Wells wrestles with grief, loss, and the algorithm baltimorebeat.com/john-wells-w...
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John Wells wrestles with grief, loss, and the algorithm
John Wells is a Baltimore rapper whose music is built from the people, places, and experiences that have stayed with him. His story starts in Baltimore, around Echodale off Belair Road, but he was…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
La Sonora bridges the worlds of Baltimore’s second generation of Latino immigrants baltimorebeat.com/la-sonora-br...
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La Sonora bridges the worlds of Baltimore’s second generation of Latino immigrants
Last summer, among the usual sea of hardcore and punk fliers slapped onto windows and telephone poles, I started spotting posters for cumbia concerts and reggaeton nights all over the city. They…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Here’s our calendar packed with two weeks’ worth of events from around the city baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-ev...
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Baltimore Events 9/23/26-10/7/26
Key:  Literary | Live Music | Performances | Art Exhibits | Crafts | Food & Drink | Resources | For Kids | Community Participation Wednesday, September 23 The People’s Pantry — Lexington Market: A…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our community resources page is included in every issue of Baltimore Beat and is constantly updated. baltimorebeat.com/community-re...
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Community Resources
Resources to help the community of Baltimore City. Including housing, health, food, and financial support.
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The 900 block of Tyson Street has a storied history. Which version will be preserved? baltimorebeat.com/the-900-bloc...
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The 900 block of Tyson Street has a storied history. Which version will be preserved?
On a sunny Saturday in early September, when neighboring Read Street is abuzz with the sounds of acid jazz and animated voices, the 900 block of Tyson Street remains tranquil.  The brick facades of…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
After three police killings last summer, Baltimore proposes new city agency for responding to behavioral health emergencies baltimorebeat.com/after-three-...
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After three police killings last summer, Baltimore proposes new city agency for responding to behavioral health emergencies
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and City Council President Zeke Cohen announced on September 14 their answer to the deadly gaps in Baltimore’s behavioral health crisis response system: a third branch…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Baltimore Police add 200 Axon license plate cameras as part of $153 million deal baltimorebeat.com/baltimore-po...
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Baltimore Police add 200 Axon license plate cameras as part of $153 million deal
This story was first published in Technical.ly. The Baltimore Police Department purchased more than 200 Axon Enterprise automated license plate readers, public records show.  In May, the Board of…
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Issue 88 of Baltimore Beat is live! Our cover photo was shot by Christian Thomas baltimorebeat.com
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Sure did 🙂
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Donnalie Jamnah @talespinningdj.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New Baltimore Beat dropped!
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Third Nook @thirdnook.co · 16/09/2026
Tomorrow: Join Black Women in Journalism and Third Nook for a virtual screening of The Beat Goes On, followed by a live conversation with @baltimorebeat.bsky.social CEO and Publisher @lisasnowden.bsky.social. Sept. 17 · 6–9 p.m. CT Free · Registration required us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Making Space: The Beat Goes On — A Black Women in Journalism gathering, tended by Third Nook. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about...
A virtual screening and conversation with Baltimore Beat Publisher Lisa Snowden Join Black Women in Journalism, tended by Third Nook, for a virtual screening of The Beat Goes On: The Story of Baltimo...
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I’m at a conference
A photo showing copies of Baltimore beat newspaper and various other stickers and flyers
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Publishing an obituary online often costs more than a family expects, and the tribute ends up wrapped in advertising and upsells. baltimorebeat.com/a-life-deser...
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A Life Deserves More Than a Line Item: Baltimore Beat Launches $5 Online Obituaries
BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 9, 2026. Baltimore Beat now publishes online obituaries for a $5 contribution, giving families an affordable way to tell the story of someone they loved. Publishing an obituary o...
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Please stop whatever you’re doing and look at these images
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Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Issue 87 of Baltimore Beat is live! Our cover photo was shot by Jeremy Collins baltimorebeat.com
Three young adults jump a long colorful rope during a sunny outdoor gathering, shown on the cover of Baltimore Beat to highlight playful community activity against a city skyline.
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Beat produces award winning journalism in addition to our robust events listings and coverage of Baltimore’s cultural scene
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
So now I want to know why a newsroom as well funded as they are is doing sponsored content. Especially this kind of sponsored content
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The thing about the banner that grinds my gears is that they were gift wrapped all this money consistently choose the least interesting or innovative ways to spend it.
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Have you read the latest from @baltimorebeat.bsky.social yet???
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Have you read the latest from @baltimorebeat.bsky.social yet???
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Hellooooo!
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
❤️
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
If you would like to put an ad in an issue, please fill out this form: baltimorebeat.com/paywhatyoucan/ and pay here: support.baltimorebeat.com/page/paywhat...
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Baltimore Beat's pay-what-you-can ads program
Baltimore Beat is rolling out pay-what-you-can advertising!  We know that algorithms make the internet a less reliable way of publicizing the great work local businesses do. We also know that people h...
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Today I talked a bit about our pay-what-you-can ads. I know that small businesses in the city are doing a lot with a little and I hope that this is a way to bring a bit more visibility to the hard work you all are doing in our community. baltimorebeat.com/paywhatyouca...
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
If David Greene, the agency’s deputy secretary for operations, is saying this how are we confirming it? Are prison officials allowing us to interview people in prison? If not, we have a whole new story to write.
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Meaningful criminal justice reporting requires journalists to test initial law enforcement narratives and seek other crucial sources of information to better inform the public in the daily search for truth, veteran Texas journalist Tony Plohetski said.
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Love this for yall ❤️❤️❤️
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I left at 39 because absolutely not
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paul @paulmgardner.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Hogan is an opportunistic panderer and his cheap, empty shtick got him two terms as governor. We know what he is. Our problem is the Banner doesnt just not see anything wrong with his long abusive relationship with Baltimore City, they see his fake centrism as the path to their own future growth.
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Melissa Schober @melissaschober.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
"Centrist" Voided state center leases Removed Baltimore City from transit map Cancelled the red line Vetoed major education bill Went on highway building binge Education vouchers with BOOST Refused to release funds for abortion training Vetoed solar and wind energy projects
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Larry is going to (successfully) run this con on news outlets for as long as he has the strength in his body to do so
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Lisa Snowden @lisasnowden.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
SENSATIONALIZING CRIME THAT HAPPENS IN PREDOMINANTLY WHITE AREAS OF THE CITY AND HIGHLIGHTING OFFENSES COMMITTED BY YOUNG PEOPLE — REGARDLESS OF DATA SHOWING DECLINING YOUTH CRIME  — IS PART OF A WELL-WORN PLAYBOOK DESIGNED TO STOKE FEAR AND PUSH FOR HARSH PUNITIVE RESPONSES FROM CITY AND STATE OFFICIALS.
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