Coppin State awarded $3.9M grant to expand broadband internet access to West Baltimore: ‘It’s about justice’

The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Coppin State University a $3.9 million grant that will support the expansion of broadband internet access in West Baltimore, where it’s less common. “From health care to homework, having a reliable internet connection has become critical in our everyday lives,” said U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin at a Monday news conference. “This program will provide everyone — regardless of ZIP code — the access they need to excel.”