Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is looking to help students impacted by recent mass unenrollment of Howard University due to nonpayment of funds, errors and communication issues. Moore is offering up to $800 and fast tracked enrollment with the University of Maryland System.
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Teen arrested in suspected connection to Baltimore County child shootings
Baltimore County Police have arrested and charged 16-year-old Keith Maurice James Jr. as an adult in connection with the July 7 fatal shootings of siblings Giovanna Myrie, 15, and Steven Allen, 9, in their Gwynn Oak home. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing, with no motive identified, and are asking anyone with information to submit tips through the department’s iWatch program.
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Maryland’s rising cost of living leaves 39 percent of its residents struggling to make ends meet
Nearly four out of every 10 Maryland households cannot afford the state’s basic cost of living despite many adults working full time, according to newly released ALICE data from United Way of Central Maryland. According to 2024’s household survival budget, it costs $42,120 for one adult to afford the essentials of standard living.
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Maryland voters oust incumbent, choose Will Milam to lead the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office
Will Milam won the Democratic primary for Montgomery County Sheriff with 65 percent of the vote and is scheduled to be sworn into office in early December 2026.
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Coalition calls for clean energy expansion amid Maryland’s rising utility costs
Rising energy bills are putting pressure on Maryland households, with some residents struggling to keep up with growing costs and avoid service disruptions. A new coalition, Bright Future Maryland, is calling for policy changes it says will make energy more affordable and hold utilities and large energy users accountable.
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Annual Bridging Communities Conference strengthens partnerships between Maryland nonprofits and state agencies
The annual Building Bridges Conference took place June 30 at Coppin State University, pulling together nonprofit organizations, state agencies, community advocates and philanthropic leaders looking to strengthen partnerships across Maryland.
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Shawn Joseph permanently takes helm of Prince George’s County Public Schools
After nearly a year as interim superintendent, Shawn Joseph has been named the permanent leader of Prince George’s County Public Schools, bringing a vision centered on academic growth, career readiness and long-term investment in public education. As the district recovers from a historic $150 million budget cut, Joseph says his new strategic plan, “Forward By Design,” will prepare students for success in college, careers and beyond.
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Julian Jones wins primary race for Baltimore County executive
Julian Jones celebrated his victory in the primary election for Baltimore County executive in Towson on June 23 alongside U.S. Congressmen Kweisi Mfume and Johnny Olszewski.
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Multi-racial coalitions boost new faces in Maryland primary election
A multi-racial coalition in Maryland’s primary election positions new leaders in county and congressional races, supported by Governor Wes Moore.
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Bobby ‘Al Jolson’ Berger performed in blackface for years – and now he’s running for office
Bobby “Al Jolson” Berger, a Republican candidate for Maryland’s House of Delegates, is facing scrutiny over his decades-long career performing in blackface as he seeks a seat representing District 6, which is east of Baltimore.
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Chief engineer charged in deadly 2024 Baltimore bridge collapse investigation
Federal prosecutors have charged the chief engineer of the cargo ship Dali in the 2024 collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, alleging he failed to report a hazardous fuel pump system to the U.S. Coast Guard. Authorities say the improper equipment contributed to a second power outage that preceded the crash, which killed six construction workers.
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#DoRightApple: Unionized Towson workers rally against store closure
Unionized workers at the Towson Town Center Apple Store rallied on May 27 to protest the planned closure of their location and demand what they say is fair treatment in the transition process. The union representing them alleges Apple is denying automatic transfers offered at other closing stores, a claim the company has not publicly addressed.
