Lawmakers and community members rallied in Annapolis, Md., for We Are Casa’s Black Lobby Day, urging the state legislature to pass bills limiting federal immigration enforcement and ensuring humane standards for immigrant detention facilities.
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Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office hosts town hall on preventing juvenile crime
The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office hosted a town hall on March 18 at Digital Harbor High School to discuss juvenile crime and the impact of local smoke shops in Baltimore. Panelists and community members advocated for a fight against the opening of these businesses, as well as providing local resources to attendees.
Posted inBlack History
7th Annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast
By Kappa Alpha Psi Baltimore Alumni Chapter On Feb. 21, 2026, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore (KAPFMB) hosted its seventh Annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast (BHMPB) at the 5-Star Family Life Center on the campus of Morning Star Baptist Church in Gywnn Oak, Md. The Black History Month Prayer Breakfast franchise […]
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Northeast SARE Partnership Grant seeks proposals for innovative farming projects
The Northeast SARE Partnership Grant program is offering up to $30,000 for researchers, educators and agricultural service providers to test innovative farming practices in collaboration with local farmers. Past projects, like one in Baltimore that turned food and farm waste into nutrient-rich compost, have improved urban food production while engaging youth and reducing pollution.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland advances LEAD Act to protect youth who wander or elope
Maryland’s LEAD Act aims to protect youth prone to elopement by improving first responder training, coordination, and public safety measures. Senate Bill 745 mandates law enforcement training for autism, dementia and wandering behaviors.
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Baltimore women who turned tragedy into transformation for West Baltimore
After experiencing personal and community tragedy, Ashiah Parker and Tracey Malone transformed their grief into leadership in West Baltimore. Parker rose from volunteer to executive director of the No Boundaries Coalition following the death of Freddie Gray, while Malone, after losing her brother to violence, helped build the Sandtown-Winchester Collective into a 26-entity coalition—both women anchoring their work in love, organizing and community empowerment.
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Opioid Restitution Funds begin to reach local organizations
Funds from the Opioid Restitution Fund allocate $2 million dollars in community grants to 11 organizations across Baltimore by Mayor Brandon M. Scott to help to continue to mitigate the current crisis.
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Baltimore residents speak out as BGE skips oversight hearing
Baltimore residents, especially Black families, are struggling with skyrocketing utility bills, forcing some to take on debt or cut essential expenses. City officials and advocates are pressing BGE for answers during rising cost concerns.
Posted inReligion
Zion Baptist Church prepares for the ribbon cutting at new East Baltimore location
Zion Baptist Church, led by Dr. Marshall F. Prentice, will celebrate their new location at 1600 Harford Ave. in East Baltimore on March 21 and March 22.
Posted inOPINION
Baltimore’s tax sale: Who it impacts and how you can protect your home
By Steven Kappen Right now, almost nothing is getting cheaper – especially property taxes. Many Baltimore residents have been feeling the pressure of the city’s property tax rate for years. Recently, the mayor emphasized that the city is working to reduce the overall tax burden on residents. That announcement came as part of a broader […]
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Maryland delegation in Congress backs effort to regulate energy use by AI companies
By Katelynn WinebrennerCapital News Service As power costs surge across Maryland, the state’s congressional delegation is taking a bipartisan stance in support of legislation that would regulate energy use by AI companies. The Power for the People Act would require AI companies to bear the costs of increased power demand and any possible infrastructure changes […]
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When calling the police becomes a corporate reflex
By Chrissy M. Thornton There is a quiet calculus many Black people perform before we even walk into a store. We soften our tone. We monitor our posture. We keep receipts visible. We are mindful of where our hands are, how long we linger, whether we look “confused” or “confrontational.” This constant awareness is exhausting. […]