Morgan State University has been named the 2025 recipient of the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) HBCU Futurist Award, honoring its visionary leadership, record-setting innovation and commitment to equity in higher education. Under President David K. Wilson, Morgan has emerged as a national research leader, securing 26 U.S. patents in the past three years—including 13 in 2023, the most ever granted to an HBCU in a single year.
Category: Maryland News
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Maryland invests $50M to fight vacancies, blight in Baltimore
Maryland State Government is investing $50 million to speed up the removal of vacant homes in Baltimore, part of Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) Reinvest Baltimore plan to restore neighborhoods long impacted by disinvestment.
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As Amtrak builds Frederick Douglass Tunnel, West Baltimore residents push back
West Baltimore resident Tahera Arrington says Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel project has upended her life—bringing dust, noise, pests, and damage to her home. Now, she fears displacement and the loss of the community she’s lived in since childhood.
Posted inBaltimore Events
ABC’s The Cookout returns: Celebrating Black culture, community and equity in Baltimore
Associated Black Charities (ABC) announced the return of its signature event, The Cookout, on Sept. 13, 2025, at The Village of Cross Keys in Baltimore. Presented by SECU, the free, family-friendly celebration will feature a march and rally, children’s activities, game tournaments, live entertainment, food trucks, and a showcase of Black-owned businesses.
Posted inBaltimore County Government
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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Maryland Dems condemn racist ‘ghetto governor’ remark from Freedom Caucus leader
The Maryland Democratic Party condemned a derogatory comment made by a leader of the Maryland Freedom Caucus on Aug. 21.
Posted inHealth
Thousands of patients insured by UnitedHealthcare cut off from in-network care at Johns Hopkins Medicine
Following eight months of failed negotiations, Johns Hopkins Medicine will no longer be covered as “in-network” for patients with insurance through UnitedHealthcare. This leaves thousands of patients in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia potentially facing higher costs or reduced coverage.
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Civil rights leaders at Maryland gala urge unity, investment in young voices
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights hosted its 2025 Annual Civil Rights Gala on Aug. 23 at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland, featuring a panel discussion on unity, policy and the future of leadership. Panelists Jeff Johnson, Tamika D. Mallory and Maryland Del. Malcolm P. Ruff, D-District 41, urged attendees to stay committed to the civil rights movement and invest in young leadership.
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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service launches free new special education project to help families statewide
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) begins recruiting attorneys, consultants and advocates to join its paid Special Education Project panel.
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Attorney General Brown sues to stop federal cuts that threaten state energy programs
By Maryland Office of the Attorney General Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 17 other states in suing to block the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) from imposing a new funding cap that cuts support for vital state-run clean energy and energy efficiency programs. The new DOE policy would limit funding for critical administrative […]
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Moore and Scott push back against 47th president’s criticism, tout historic crime decreases
Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott pushed back against White House criticism by pointing to major crime reductions—Maryland homicides are down 20 percent since Moore’s inauguration, while Baltimore is seeing its lowest homicide rate in 50 years. Both leaders credit data-driven strategies, law enforcement and community partnerships for the historic progress.
Posted inObituaries
SFC (Ret.) Willie Cummings dies at age 98
SFC (Ret.) Willie R. Cummings, a 98-year-old veteran of the US Army, passed away on August 20th and will be interred at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Bragg, with donations to be made to First Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC in lieu of flowers.