Prince George’s County broke ground on Civic Plaza at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, marking the first of five major projects in the County’s Blue Line Corridor revitalization strategy. Set to open in December 2025, the plaza will be a vibrant, multi-use public space designed through community input to celebrate culture, connection, and inclusive growth.
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Posted inNational News
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families turns purple this April to celebrate Month of the Military Child
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) Secretary Tony Woods announced April as the Month of the Military Child in Maryland, celebrating the resilience and sacrifices of military-connected children. Throughout the month, DVMF will host events with Maryland Joins Forces partners, including Purple Up Week, a Military Family Tailgate, and creative activities, to raise awareness and support for these young heroes.
Posted inBaltimore News
$50 million in funding deployed to help redevelop vacant housing in Baltimore City
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has opened the Fiscal Year 2026 application round for the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI), prioritizing efficiency and performance in addressing the city’s vacant housing crisis. With $50 million in funding, the initiative aims to support community development organizations in acquiring, stabilizing, renovating, and demolishing vacant properties to revitalize neighborhoods and create new housing opportunities.
Posted inU.S. Government
Ranking members Mfume and Connolly demand answers from postal board of governors on sudden departure of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and shady DOGE agreement
Reps. Kweisi Mfume and Gerald E. Connolly have called for an urgent briefing from the U.S. Postal Service’s Board of Governors following Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s abrupt resignation after signing a cost-cutting agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Their letter raises concerns about the Trump administration’s efforts to restructure or privatize the Postal Service, potentially jeopardizing mail delivery and agency independence.
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Kenneth B. Stanciel Sr., Chicago broadcast media sales executive, dies at 90
Kenneth “Ken” Stanciel Sr., a trailblazing African American broadcast sales executive at CBS Radio (WBBM) and longtime media professional, has passed away at 90. A respected figure in both general market and African American media, Stanciel was known for his business acumen, charismatic presence, and contributions to corporate investment in diverse audiences, leaving a lasting impact on Chicago’s media landscape.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Legal Aid partners with Johns Hopkins University & Medicine to host a free expungement clinic
BALTIMORE, MD., (March 26, 2025) – Maryland Legal Aid is partnering with Johns Hopkins University & Medicine to host a FREE Expungement on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Individuals with a criminal history will have an opportunity to be advised by legal professionals and have petitions prepared on site. This includes people with cannabis-related charges who […]
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Representatives Ivey, Scanlon, and Neguse reintroduce the Raise the Age Act
Congressman Glenn Ivey, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse reintroduced the Raise the Age Act, which would increase the minimum age to purchase semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21, aligning it with the legal age for handgun purchases. The bill, supported by 114 original cosponsors and endorsed by multiple gun violence prevention organizations, aims to reduce mass shootings by restricting access to these weapons for individuals under 21.
Posted inHealth
Maryland Patient Safety Center highlights issue of workplace violence in healthcare settings
The Maryland Patient Safety Center has launched Care Flows Both Ways, a workplace violence prevention campaign reminding patients and visitors to treat healthcare workers with respect. Funded by the state of Maryland, the initiative includes ads running through May and directs the public to ItTakesPatients.org for resources on creating safer, more compassionate healthcare environments.
Posted inBaltimore News
‘Key Bridge Disaster: Reflect, Recover, Rebuild’ documentary from MPT and WBAL-TV premieres in time for 1 year anniversary of bridge collapse
One-hour special looks back at one of the nation’s largest maritime disasters. Film examines the event’s impacts on the region’s people and economy while looking ahead to the construction of a new bridge. OWINGS MILLS, MD – Maryland Public Television (MPT), in partnership with WBAL-TV, presented the premiere of “Key Bridge Disaster: Reflect, Recover, Rebuild” […]
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The National Business League Celebrates 125th Anniversary Reaffirming Commitment to Black Economic Freedom
The National Business League has launched “The Black Economic Freedom Movement” to digitize 1 million Black Business Enterprises by 2028, aiming to strengthen the nation’s first and oldest Black business organization with an ultra-modern digital ecosystem, facilitating direct connections among Black businesses and creating a formidable economic force.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser invites residents to join her at the Annual Budget Engagement Forums
Mayor Muriel Bowser is inviting residents to share their priorities for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget at three upcoming budget engagement forums.
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PRESS ROOM: State Board calls for cellphone restrictions, school HVAC improvements and legacy admissions ban
The State Board of Education adopted two resolutions, one calling for the elimination of student cellphone use during the school day and the other addressing HVAC issues in D.C. Public Schools, and voted to transmit a draft Furthering Admissions Inclusion and Representation Act of 2025 to the D.C. Council for consideration.