Ronald “Brother Ron” Chisom, co-founder of the People’s Institute for Survival and Beyond, will receive an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore during the School of Social Work’s May 19 Convocation. The ceremony will also feature keynote speaker Tisha S. Edwards, MSW ’00, JD ’01, President and CEO of the Maryland Bankers Association and a prominent leader in public service and education reform.
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Moore approves major school funding legislation at third bill signing of 2025
Governor Wes Moore signed the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act to improve education and tackle the state’s teacher shortage through updated funding and support. Although there were proposed budget cuts, lawmakers restored money for community schools, which mainly serve low-income and Black students across Maryland.
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Sen. Alsobrooks calls on RFK to resign
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., called for Secretary of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to step down from office
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Voluntary water restrictions issued for Baltimore region amid critically low reservoir levels
Liberty Reservoir, one of the Baltimore region’s main drinking water sources, has dropped to its lowest level in nearly 20 years, prompting the Baltimore City Department of Public Works and surrounding counties to issue voluntary water restrictions to conserve supply ahead of peak summer demand.
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Divergent Donuts is redefining baked goods with bold flavors and community spirit
Ewuraesi Richetts opened Divergent Donuts in Havre de Grace, Md., to reimagine what a donut shop could be—offering bold flavors like pizza and crème brûlée alongside a community-centered space for events and connection. Rooted in family and inspired by her Ghanaian upbringing, Richetts sees the shop as both a tribute to her late father’s entrepreneurial dreams and a launchpad for others.
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Tony Woods, Maryland Veterans and Military Families secretary, to step down and join tech startup
Anthony “Tony” Woods, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom, will step down as the secretary of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families on May 11. He has been in the position since January 2023.
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Six Flags to close Maryland park at end of 2025 season
Six Flags theme park is closing in Prince George’s County at the end of the 2025 season. The news hits hard at a time when many county residents are being laid off from federal employment and the Washington Commanders football team just announced a move to Washington, D.C.
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Local residents receive skills training for workforce participation and economic mobility
Digital skills are now essential for nearly every job, yet many Marylanders—particularly those in underserved communities—still lack access to the training and tools they need. As federal funding hangs in the balance, local organizations are stepping up to bridge the digital divide and empower residents with the skills to thrive in today’s workforce.
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‘Legends, Leaders, Legacy’: Monumental City Bar Association to celebrate 90th anniversary
The Monumental City Bar Association is celebrating 90 years of championing Black attorneys and African-American communities in Baltimore. Its milestone gala on May 2 will honor past pioneers, present leaders and the next generation shaping the future.
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Beyond the high: Diving into Maryland’s cannabis data
Maryland’s latest cannabis health surveys reveal that thousands of users, particularly women, meet the criteria for cannabis use disorder, with some also experiencing cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.
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MedStar Health Kicks Off PG Healthy Start Program at second-annual Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair
By MedStar Health CLINTON, Md. — A first-time program aiming to significantly reduce infant mortality and improve maternal health is now available to patients in Prince George’s County. MedStar Health launched PG Healthy Start at the second-annual Community Baby Shower and Resource Fair held Saturday, April 12 at Clinton Baptist Church. In Prince George’s, the […]
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Gov. Wes Moore draws buzz as Democrats look ahead
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is gaining national attention as a potential Democratic presidential contender, praised for his leadership, charisma, and unifying presence following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. While Moore insists his focus remains on Maryland, party members nationwide view him as a rising star and a beacon of hope for the Democratic Party’s future.