Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch has resigned as Baltimore County’s health officer, and Della Leister has been named the interim health officer and acting director.
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Ivan Bates announces indictments of five Baltimore City and County police officers in three separate cases
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates announced on Feb. 20 that his Public Trust and Police Integrity Unit has indicted five law enforcement officers with various offenses in three separate cases. “Wearing the badge of law enforcement and protecting and serving the residents of Maryland is an honor and a […]
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Baltimore County police officer indicted on excessive force and other charges
By Lea SkeneThe Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore County police officer is accused of using excessive force when he pepper sprayed a handcuffed man in the face and closed him inside a hot patrol car, even as the man repeatedly said he couldn’t breathe. In addition to excessive force, Cpl. Zachary Small has […]
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Liberty Road is dying– now is the time to act
By Ryan Coleman Has anyone noticed? Liberty Road, a main corridor of Baltimore County, is dying. The main problem: a lack of investment and vision– and dollar stores. Since W.E.B. Du Bois published “The Philadelphia Negro” in 1899, scholars have explored the role of organizations in shaping the social and economic landscape of historically Black […]
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Randallstown NAACP question monitoring of repeat and juvenile offenders
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writer tmcqueen@afro.com Baltimore County residents are raising their voices about the state of public safety in Maryland. “Crime in the area hasn’t decreased because folks are consistently finding ways to get away with it and not being held accountable,” said Lamont Cook, 42. A 30-year Randallstown resident, Cook said one of […]
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Students, families invited to visit schools for magnet showcase events
Towson, Md. – Students and families interested in Baltimore County Public Schools magnet programs are invited to visit the programs during magnet showcase events in October. The magnet website identifies programs and the schools where they are located. BCPS magnet programs are theme-oriented courses of study that provide students with in-depth experiences in specialized areas […]
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Maryland educators eye better pay following Baltimore County deal
By Timothy Dashiell, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS- Teachers, their unions and school systems across the state are taking note of the deal to give Baltimore County gives teachers a raise as they consider their own local education systems. Baltimore County’s $76 million compensation package plan looks to improve teacher pay and increase teacher retention rates […]
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Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission to hold public hearing in Baltimore County
By Special Report In 2019, the Maryland General Assembly enacted, and Governor Larry Hogan signed into law, legislation establishing the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC) as the first Commission dedicated to investigating racial terror lynchings in the United States. Sponsored by Delegate Joseline A. Peña-Melnyk, House Bill 307 tasks the Commission with researching […]
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Baltimore County Public Library announced a new digital literacy program
By Special to the AFRO Baltimore County Public Library has launched Northstar Digital Literacy, a free, online, self-paced program that teaches participants basic computer skills. Participants can learn about the online tools needed for success in daily life, employment, and education. Areas of learning include essential computer skills, essential software skills like Microsoft Office, and […]
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More than 100 years of legislative service leaving the General Assembly
By E.A. BREEDEN, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS –Most members of the General Assembly return to the State House annually in January for the next legislative session. Six of the 188 delegates and senators said good-bye to their colleagues at the end of the session for the last time. They are retiring with more than 100 […]
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Where there’s a will, there is always a way: why your family should plan for the future today
By AFRO Staff We’ve all seen it- months, weeks, days- sometimes even hours after a loved one dies, the discussions of “who gets what” begins. Tense conversations are bound to happen when there is no will in place and a parent, partner or young adult child is suddenly laid to rest. But filing a will […]
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The Moore Report: UPDATE – Baltimore County’s redistricting plan: A Judge rules in favor of fairness and calls for a better one
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. U.S. District Court Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby on Feb. 22, blocked a redistricting plan from the Baltimore County Council that included just one majority Black council district and ordered county officials to adopt a new plan by March 8. Judge Grissby issued an order requiring county officials to adopt a new plan […]