Turner Station, a historic Black community in Baltimore County, has received a $3.15 million federal grant to improve flood resiliency and reduce decades of persistent flooding. The funding will support the first phase of the community’s Flood Resilience Roadmap, including mitigation pumps, drainage upgrades and new plantings to protect homes, streets and infrastructure.
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Advocates raise alarm over ICE operation, MOU and detention risks in Baltimore County
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors. In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions. “We have […]
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Baltimore County bill would expand Inspector General oversight of BCPS
Baltimore County legislators are considering a bill to give the Office of the Inspector General authority to oversee public schools. Supporters say it would increase transparency, accountability and trust in the school system.
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Maryland leaders praise Speaker Adrienne Jones as she steps down from historic, transformative tenure
News of Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones’ immediate departure from her speakership role in the state legislature has led to an outpouring of love and appreciation for her time as the first woman and first Black person to hold the role. Leaders across the state credited her with steady, principled leadership through crises, landmark legislative victories, and major investments in HBCUs and underserved communities.
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Baltimore County Public Schools agrees to retrain staff after AI surveillance mistakes student’s chip bag for weapon
By Andrea StevensAFRO Staff Writerastevens@afro.com Baltimore County Public Schools says it will retrain staff, following the Oct. 20 incident involving an artificial intelligence surveillance system that misidentified a Doritos bag as a gun. Though the alert was ultimately called off, the school’s principal alerted a resource officer, who called the Baltimore County Police Department, leading […]
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Randallstown NAACP Branch #7032-B to host Baltimore County Executive candidates town hall
By Randallstown NAACP Branch #7032-B On behalf of the Executive Committee and under the leadership of Dr. Tekemia Dorsey, the Randallstown NAACP Branch #7032-B proudly announces the upcoming Baltimore County “County Executive Candidates” Town Hall — a vital civic engagement event designed to connect Baltimore County residents with the individuals seeking to lead the county’s […]
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Inmates share medical records to prove alleged BCDC H.pylori outbreak
Multiple men have alleged they contracted H. pylori while jailed at the Baltimore County Detention Center, though county officials have insisted there was only one case. Inmates have now shared medical records with the AFRO and complaint forms to prove what they say was a blatant disregard for their health.
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Nelson Brown, Jennifer Dwyer team up to run for Baltimore County Democratic seats
Nelson Brown and Jennifer Dwyer are running mates for Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee seats in District 10, aiming to strengthen community engagement and party support. They plan to focus on public safety, economic growth and government transparency if elected.
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Councilman Julian Jones launches campaign for Baltimore County executive
Julian E. Jones Jr. launched his bid for Baltimore County executive on August 28, with the potential to make county history as the first African-American to hold the office.District 4 Councilman Julian E. Jones Jr. launched his campaign for Baltimore County executive Aug. 28 at the Marriott Owings Mills Metro Centre, drawing more than 350 supporters to his kickoff event. Jones, the only official candidate so far, outlined priorities on public safety, education and economic growth in a race that could make county history.
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Public hearing on Baltimore County redistricting: Facts vs. misinformation
By Peta RichkusBaltimore County Coalition for Fair Maps Baltimore County residents will have the opportunity to testify (in-person and virtually) at today’s public hearing on Bill 55-25, the Council’s proposed redistricting map, at the Council’s regularly scheduled work session. Time and Place: Tuesday, August 26, 4pm, 2nd floor Council Chambers, Historic County Courthouse. There is […]
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Commentary: Baltimore County’s redistricting must reflect all of us
By Senator Charles E. Sydnor III (D-Baltimore County- District 44), Sharonda Dillard-Huffman and Peta N. Richkus On Aug. 17, the Greater Baltimore Urban League hosted an urgent discussion on Baltimore County’s redistricting. The message was clear: fair process, fair maps and fair representation. Bill 55-25—the County Council’s proposed plan—delivers none of these. Instead, Bill 55-25 […]
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Baltimore County Council introduces new redistricting plan featuring two majority-Black districts
The Baltimore County Council introduced a new redistricting plan that includes two majority-Black districts and consolidates eastern waterfront communities into a single district. The proposal, which diverges from the redistricting commission’s “2-2-5” map, has sparked debate over how best to represent the county’s growing diversity while preserving established communities.