By the Maryland Department of Transportation The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration, in partnership with the Maryland Department of the Environment and Maryland State Department of Education, announced on April 22 the winners of the second annual Earth Day Art Competition. Specially designed zero-emission buses have been wrapped with original artwork from six […]
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Howard County executive proposes $2.3 billion FY26 budget, no tax increases
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball announces the proposed $2.3 billion fiscal year 2026 operating budget, emphasizing education, public safety and community health—without raising taxes or cutting core services.
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Prince Hall Masons award scholarships to Maryland HBCUs at bicentennial celebration
The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Maryland, founded on Feb. 2, 1825, will celebrate its 200th anniversary on April 26 with a public event honoring the late Elijah Cummings and awarding scholarships. The bicentennial celebration highlights the Lodge’s ongoing commitment to education, service and advocacy in the African-American community.
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Maryland Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador amid court fight over US return
Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador on April 17, weeks after Abrego was deported by the 47th president’s administration despite a court order blocking his removal. The case has sparked partisan conflict in the U.S., with Democrats demanding his return and due process, while Republicans back his detention amid unproven gang allegations.
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Gov. Wes Moore announces additional employment support for impacted federal workers
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has launched a new hiring initiative to streamline applications for hard-to-fill state government roles, aiming to support job-seeking federal workers affected by layoffs. The program simplifies hiring for positions in HR, procurement, accounting and fiscal services, offering an expedited application process to quickly connect qualified candidates with job opportunities.
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Funding restored to Maryland youth mental health initiatives
By Sasha Allen Maryland mental health advocates and providers are relieved coming out of this year’s legislative session, where state lawmakers decided against a drastic cut in funding to the state’s year-old, big-money program aimed at improving the mental health of its young people. The Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports, created under the state’s ambitious […]
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Fight over return of wrongfully deported Maryland man heats up
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said in an April 14 news conference that he will not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father wrongly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison last month. The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the government to facilitate his return, but officials in both countries continue to pass off responsibility on who should initiate Abrego Garcia’s trip back to America.
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House of Ruth Maryland: Supporting financial independence after interpersonal violence
Financial independence is crucial for domestic abuse survivors. Savings, job readiness and legal resources help them achieve stability. This week, Shanna Norwood (left) , director of crisis response at the House of Ruth Maryland, and Lauren Corbin, a criminal defense attorney in Maryland, discuss how to financially prepare to leave an abusive relationship.
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Testimonies at Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final hearing call for reparations, healing and accountability
The Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission (MLTRC) held its final public hearing to examine the enduring legacy of racial terror lynchings, with testimonies advocating for reparations and police accountability. Experts, advocates, and community members emphasized the need for radical reparations and a shift in how law enforcement engages with Black communities, urging both acknowledgment and concrete action to repair historical harms.
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AFRO High Tea returns to Baltimore
The AFRO’s High Tea returns April 26 at Martin’s West, honoring historic organizations and celebrating community legacy. With nearly 1,000 guests expected, the event features live entertainment, local vendors and support.
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A step toward justice: Maryland legislators approve reparations commission bill
During the 2025 Maryland General Assembly session, the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland successfully led an effort to establish a reparations commission to address the historical harms of slavery in the state. Senate Bill 587, now awaiting the governor’s signature, will create a commission to study and propose recommendations on reparations, with findings expected by 2027.
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Prince George’s County breaks ground on Civic Plaza, the first signature project of the Blue Line Corridor Initiative
Prince George’s County broke ground on Civic Plaza at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building, marking the first of five major projects in the County’s Blue Line Corridor revitalization strategy. Set to open in December 2025, the plaza will be a vibrant, multi-use public space designed through community input to celebrate culture, connection, and inclusive growth.