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Posted inPrince George's County News

Prince George’s County leaders and residents divided over proposed two-year pause on townhome construction

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterJune 9, 2023June 9, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Prince George’s County Council Vice Chairwoman Wala Blegay (D-District 6) and Chairman Thomas E. Dernoga (D-District 1) have proposed legislation that would stop […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Baltimoreans and legislators commemorate National Gun Violence Awareness Day

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterJune 9, 2023June 9, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On June 2 the Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition (HEBCAC) and In All Ways Human led an event commemorating National Gun Violence […]

Posted inHealth

Maryland therapists and 988 address increasing concern for Black male mental health

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Less than a year ago, beloved “The Ellen Show” star, Stephen “tWitch” Boss, lost his life in a […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Taxpayers advocate for a West Baltimore skatepark and renter protection

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterJune 7, 2023June 7, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City’s Annual Taxpayer’s Night recently gathered residents, community activists and Charm City newcomers to offer suggestions for the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.  […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Mayor Bowser unveils strong public safety measures to address rising street violence in D.C.

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Amid a surge of street violence in the nation’s capital, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced new public safety legislation. “The legislation I […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterJune 2, 2023June 3, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Awesome Con From June 16 – 18 geek culture will be on full display at Awesome Con, which will be hosted inside of […]

Posted inBaltimore News

Gov. Wes Moore delivers commencement speech to Coppin State University grads

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterMay 28, 2023May 28, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On May 19, Gov. Wes Moore addressed Coppin State University (CSU) graduates, their families and Baltimore City as a whole as he delivered […]

Posted inAfro Briefs

NAACP issues travel advisory for Florida

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On May 20 the NAACP Board of Directors issued a travel notice for Florida, warning individuals that Florida is “openly hostile” concerning Black […]

Posted inMaryland Government

AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: meet the Maryland legislators who got their start in the classroom

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterMay 18, 2023May 25, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Looking through biographies of state legislators, you’ll see various paths and journeys to a career in policy-making. While some elected officials pursued careers […]

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces the removal of 182 homes from the City's tax sale list, alongside (from left to right) Councilwoman Odette Ramos (D-14), Nick Mosby, president of Baltimore City Council and Bill Henry, City Comptroller. (Photo credit: Tashi McQueen)
Posted inBaltimore News

Mayor Scott removes owner-occupied homes from the City tax sale list

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com On May 10 Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby, City Comptroller Bill Henry and Councilwoman Odette Ramos (D-14) announced […]

Posted inPrince George's County News

State officials, NAACP say placing proposed FBI headquarters in P.G. County could significantly impact lives of Black residents

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterMay 13, 2023May 13, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Efforts to bring a large-scale opportunity for equity and economic advancement to Prince George’s County have begun again under the new administration of […]

Posted inWashington D.C. News

Councilwoman Brooke Pinto addresses District’s outdated air conditioning codes as weather is impacted by climate change

by Tashi McQueen AFRO Political WriterMay 13, 2023May 15, 2023

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Councilwoman Brooke Pinto, Ward 2, called for the D.C. Construction Codes Coordinating Board (CCCB) to reconsider the time frame on which building owners […]

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