Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a $122 million budget proposal to increase public safety, including an additional $4.2 million for evidence-based community interventions, and highlighted the city’s 20% reduction in homicides in 2023 and 23% in 2024.
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2025 Maryland General Assembly kicks off
The 2025 Maryland General Assembly session is focused on protecting the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, improving police accountability laws, and addressing a $2.9 million budget deficit.
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Ben Cardin reflects on his life, legacy and plans for retirement
Former U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin has announced his retirement after 58 years of public service, and reflects on his accomplishments and advice for the next generation of aspiring politicians.
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Shaneka Henson poised to become first Black woman of Anne Arundel County, Md. to serve in the Maryland Senate
Maryland Del. Shaneka Henson has been nominated by the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee to the state Senate, and if approved by the governor, she will become the first Black woman to represent Anne Arundel County, Md. in the state Senate.
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Dr. Lance London talks growing his Southern-cooking restaurant Carolina Kitchen
Dr. Lance London, founder of the Southern-cooking restaurant chain Carolina Kitchen, recently opened a new location in Owings Mills, MD, focusing on providing plant-based options, and plans to open a new concept named for his grandmother in Upper Marlboro, MD in 2025.
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Gov. Moore awards Y in Central Maryland $300,000 grant to fight poverty
The Y in Central Maryland has been awarded a $300,000 planning grant from the Maryland Governor’s Office of Children’s ENOUGH Act to address the root causes of poverty in the Greater Waverly area.
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From homeroom to handcuffs: Part 2 – Resource officers, poor academic instruction blamed for fueling disproportionate school-to-prison pipeline
School resource officers and zero-tolerance policies have been blamed for the disproportionate introduction of Black and disabled students into the school-to-prison pipeline, with many students facing arrest for school fights and being blacklisted by the school system.
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Ravens wrap up the AFC North with a 35-10 rout of Cleveland; Jackson surpasses 4,000 yards passing
The Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North for the second straight season with a 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, led by Lamar Jackson’s two touchdown passes and Derrick Henry’s 70-yard drive in the fourth quarter.
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AFRO News selects Senator Angela D. Alsobrooks as person of the yearÂ
Senator Angela D. Alsobrooks has been named the 2024 AFRO Person of the Year for her unwavering dedication to public service and transformative leadership, as she begins serving as the first Black person to represent the state of Maryland in the U.S. Senate.
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East Baltimore communities hopeful as Alicia Wilson returns to Johns Hopkins University
Alicia Wilson, an East Baltimore native, has been appointed as the inaugural Johns Hopkins University vice president of civic engagement and opportunity, returning to the university to build on her prior experience and contribute to the community.
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Prince County Council Member-at-Large Calvin S. Hawkins announces campaign for Prince George’s County Executive
Prince George’s County Council Member-at-large Calvin S. Hawkins II has formally announced his candidacy for Prince George’s County Executive, outlining his vision for the future and his experience in public service.
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Maryland sues maker of Gore-Tex over pollution from toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Maryland is suing W.L. Gore & Associates for allegedly polluting the air and water around its facilities with “forever chemicals” and failing to warn residents of the potential health risks associated with them.