Saturday, April 25, 2026

Baltimore County NAACP raises money to send students to national ACT-SO competition 

The Baltimore County NAACP is raising $30,000 to send local high school students to the […]


Ex-officer planned to kill Black people in mass shooting at a New Orleans festival, authorities say

Authorities say a former North Carolina law enforcement officer, Christopher Gillum, was arrested in Florida […]


Baltimore residents press for new investments at Taxpayers’ Night on FY2027 budget

At Taxpayers’ Night on April 22, Baltimore residents weighed in on Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s […]


Spotlight on Cherry Hill leadership: Raheem Brown

As Cherry Hill prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary, Raheem Brown stands out as a […]


Women preserve legacy through shared family names

While “Jr.” and “Sr.” traditions have long defined lineage through men, these stories show how […]


Low turnout, high impact: Why local elections matter more than many think

Low turnout in local elections limits representation, even as decisions by school boards and central […]


Longtime Congressional Black Caucus member David Scott dies at 80

David Scott, a longtime member of the Congressional Black Caucus, died April 22 at age […]


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