By Maryland Public Television Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has appointed Dr. Carla D. Hayden and Dr. Kimberly R. Moffitt to serve on the Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission, Maryland Public Television’s (MPT) 11-member governing body. The Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission was created by statute in 1966 to establish and maintain a system of educational and cultural […]
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Maryland lawmakers race clock as major bills clear final hurdles
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com As the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session came to a close, lawmakers rushed to pass dozens of bills before the midnight deadline on April 13. Bills that failed to pass before the deadline must be reintroduced next session and go through the legislative process again to be reconsidered. The 90-day […]
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Food Project to host bi-annual Community Baby Shower to support local moms
The Food Project will host its bi-annual Community Baby Shower on April 26, providing free baby supplies, educational resources and support for new mothers.
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Moore signs $70.8B state budget with no new taxes and fees
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed a balanced $70.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, emphasizing affordability without tax and fee hikes. The plan features significant utility relief, law enforcement funding and housing investments, despite opposition concerns regarding long-term government spending.
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Comptroller Brooke Lierman announces upcoming departure of Chief of Staff Rianna Matthews-Brown
By Office of the Maryland Comptroller Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman today announced that Chief of Staff Rianna Matthews-Brown will depart the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland on April 30, concluding her tenure as a senior leader in the agency during a period of significant transformation and growth. Matthews-Brown was the first African-American person to […]
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An open letter to the descendants of the Charles Ridgely family
By Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III Dear Ridgely Family of Baltimore County, The land remembers what people sometimes try to forget. I was reminded of that 10 years ago while on a field trip to the Ridgely family estate at the Hampton National Historic Site. At the time, I was accompanied by youth from Orita’s […]
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Maryland Delegates advance bill on historic Cheltenham youth facility
Maryland delegates passed HB 552 in a 129–1 vote, creating a commission to study the historic Cheltenham youth facility, including its operations, abuses, and deaths, after recognition of an unmarked burial site of Black children.
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McDaniel College surprises Baltimore City high school seniors with full-tuition scholarships
McDaniel College has awarded five Baltimore City high school seniors with full-tuition scholarships, valued at approximately $200,000 each, as part of the incoming Class of 2030.
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Two years later: Maryland rebuilds after Key Bridge collapse
Two years after a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending a massive section into the Patapsco River and claiming six lives, Maryland’s rebuild is moving faster than any project of its size in the U.S. Demolition is complete, foundation piles are being installed, and officials say the new bridge—set to reopen in late 2030—will be the state’s first cable-stayed span over 2 miles long with 230 feet of clearance for modern shipping.
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Braveboy unveils FY2027 budget for Prince George’s County
By Dr. Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy announced a $5.92 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2027 that addresses a $170-million structural deficit while protecting core government services. Braveboy said the FY 2027 budget will address needs that county residents depend on government to provide while positioning the county for […]
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Caucuses push priority legislation in Maryland
Lawmakers from Maryland’s legislative caucuses gathered March 24 in Annapolis to advance shared priorities as the session nears its end, highlighting bills on youth justice, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant protections, and educational equity. Unity and collaboration remain central to their push for measurable results before Sine Die.
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Sen. Angela Alsobrooks joins leaders from the Black Women’s Roundtable to champion voting rights
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and leaders from the Black Women’s Roundtable convened at the U.S. Capitol to denounce the SAVE America Act, arguing that its strict citizenship documentation requirements would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. The group is pivoting toward a national mobilization effort to counter these restrictive measures while demanding that Congress instead prioritize the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to safeguard ballot access ahead of the 2026 midterms.