Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen and other council members have introduced key legislation for the 74th term, including bills to create conservation districts for historically overlooked communities, establish a consumer protection agency, and evaluate reforms to the city’s permitting process.
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U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton re-introduces D.C. statehood bill for the 119th Congress
U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen have introduced a D.C. statehood bill for the 119th Congress, aiming to give D.C. residents voting representation in Congress and full local self-government.
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Eric Dupree, radio co-host and active community member, dead at 42
Eric Dupree, a part-time driver for former State Sen. Larry Young and radio show co-host, died suddenly at the age of 42, leaving his family struggling to cope with his loss.
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Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott address historic progress and 2025 public safety priorities
Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a $122 million budget proposal to increase public safety, including an additional $4.2 million for evidence-based community interventions, and highlighted the city’s 20% reduction in homicides in 2023 and 23% in 2024.
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Ben Cardin reflects on his life, legacy and plans for retirement
Former U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin has announced his retirement after 58 years of public service, and reflects on his accomplishments and advice for the next generation of aspiring politicians.
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Shaneka Henson poised to become first Black woman of Anne Arundel County, Md. to serve in the Maryland Senate
Maryland Del. Shaneka Henson has been nominated by the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee to the state Senate, and if approved by the governor, she will become the first Black woman to represent Anne Arundel County, Md. in the state Senate.
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Multiple teens released after alleged carjacking as calls for DJS Secretary Schiraldi to resign grow
Five teenage suspects were arrested for allegedly participating in an armed carjacking in Southeast Baltimore, and Vincent Schiraldi, secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, is responding to public dissatisfaction with the department and demands for his resignation.
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Mayor Scott, Commissioner Worley reflect on key accomplishments in Baltimore as first mayoral term ends
Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Baltimore Police Commissioner Richard Worley have reflected on their accomplishments during Scott’s first term, highlighting the city’s support for small businesses, investments in Black Baltimoreans, and reductions in homicides and non-fatal shootings.
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A year in review: Key political events that shaped 2024
In 2024, the U.S. presidential election saw former Vice President Kamala Harris face off against former President Donald Trump, with Trump winning the election and Harris becoming the first Black person to represent Maryland in the U.S. Senate.
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Police recover AK-47, stolen vehicle in traffic stop related to Towson Mass Shooting
By Tashi McQueen AFRO Staff Writer tmcqueen@afro.com On Dec. 19, Baltimore County police recovered an AK-47 and other illegal items at a traffic stop. Police were conducting an operation in relation to the Dec. 17 mass shooting in Towson, Md. that left one dead and nine injured. Police did not release the information about the […]
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Police give update on Towson mass shooting that left one dead, nine injured
Police have identified the victim of a mass shooting in Towson, MD as 26-year-old Charles Graham Jr., and are investigating the incident as not being a random act of violence, while also urging the public to remain vigilant and call 911 if they see something.
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Full federal funding for Key Bridge rebuild included in short-term bill proposed by legislators
President Joe Biden has pledged to ensure the federal government takes on 100% of the costs related to rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge, and legislators have secured a place for the funding in a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.