Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen convened members of the Baltimore City Council at Coppin State University for a two-day retreat to build a culture of collaboration and learning, with former council members offering advice on how to remain aware of how they conduct themselves in the public eye.
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Baltimore Mayor M. Brandon Scott sworn in for a second term
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott was sworn in for his second term, reflecting on his accomplishments during his first term and emphasizing his commitment to building public safety, prioritizing youth, clean and healthy communities, equitable neighborhood development, and responsible stewardship of city resources.
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The National Black Caucus of State Legislators’ Annual Legislative Conference is coming to D.C.
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators will host its 2024 Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. to discuss pressing matters facing Black communities, including health, social justice, and artificial intelligence.
Posted inMaryland News
How to become MBE certified in Maryland and use the virtual procurement system
The Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit provided tips on how to find success in the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Program, including eligibility requirements, personal net worth cap, and the eMMA system for state solicitations.
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New council launches to tackle Baltimore’s vacancy crisis through state collaboration
The Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council, established by Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, is working to tackle the city’s issues with abandoned properties and blight, with the goal of reducing vacant building notices by 5,000 in five years and by 13,998 in 15 years.
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Mayor Scott appoints Dartanion Swift-Williams as new chief data and performance officer
Dartanion Swift-Williams has been appointed as Baltimore City’s chief data and performance officer, tasked with leading the Office of Performance and Innovation and establishing a modern, efficient data and performance management program.
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Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit comes to BaltimoreÂ
The Maryland Department of Transportation is hosting the Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit on Nov. 19, which aims to provide minority-owned and small businesses with opportunities to network and learn about procurement opportunities within state government.
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Mayor Scott swears in members of Baltimore’s newly formed Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission
Mayor Brandon M. Scott has sworn in nine members of the newly formed Community Reinvestment and Reparations Commission for Baltimore City, which will be tasked with determining the use of cannabis tax revenues and directing the expenditure of funding to community-based organizations for services and programs.
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Slipping through the cracks: Supporting the veterans that are left behind
Black veterans face lower benefit approval ratings and disproportionately higher rates of homelessness compared to their White counterparts, prompting the VA to take steps to ensure they receive the health care and benefits they deserve.
Posted inD.C. Community
Recent home sale reports highlight unaffordable housing market in D.C.
D.C. officials are aiming to increase Black homeownership by 20,000 by 2030, but recent reports show that the district’s housing market is unaffordable for homebuyers, with home prices continuing to rise and mortgage rates remaining high.
Posted inMaryland News
New free IRS tax filing option to help Marylanders in 2025
Maryland will join 23 other states in a new IRS direct file system in 2025, allowing more than 700,000 Marylanders to file their federal and state taxes for free, potentially benefiting low-income families.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Ten years later: Where is Relisha Rudd?
Relisha Tenau Rudd, who would have turned 18 on October 29, has been missing since 2014 and the FBI is still investigating her disappearance.