The Howard County Special Education Citizens Advisory Committee’s Zoom meeting was breached by spammers who made racist verbal attacks, prompting an investigation by the Autism Society of Maryland and a statement from the HCPSS Superintendent.
Category: Baltimore News
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: On the wrong side of theology: Why it’s time to say goodbye to the Catholic Church
After 72 years as a Roman Catholic, Ralph Moore has decided to leave the Church due to its lack of progress on issues such as ordaining women, racial discrimination, sexism, and sexual abuse, and its refusal to allow women or married persons to become priests.
Posted inBaltimore News
Mfume, Cardin and Van Hollen bill to rename post office in honor of Elijah Cummings passed by U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to rename a Baltimore post office in honor of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings, which has passed the House and now awaits Senate approval.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Democrats prepare for 47th presidency
Maryland leaders are expressing confidence in their ability to push back on the incoming Trump White House’s policies, while preparing for potential disagreements on immigration, the Affordable Care Act, and funding, with the state hiring a consultant to help prepare for the second Trump term.
Posted inPolitics
Civil rights advocates, lawmakers urge President Biden to pardon Marilyn Mosby
Civil rights advocates and congressional lawmakers are urging President Joe Biden to pardon former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is currently under house arrest following her convictions in federal cases earlier this year.
Posted inBaltimore News
PRESS ROOM: Lt. Richard Collins Day of Service at Strength to Love II Farm in West Baltimore
Over 200 students and veterans from four universities, ROTC cadets and veterans from The Mission Continues, and the parents of 2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins III will participate in “The Day of Service” on December 7 in remembrance of Collins and recognition of his 31st birthday.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Members of 74th Baltimore City Council sworn in as new president takes the reins
The Baltimore City Council was sworn in at the Baltimore War Memorial on Dec. 5, with Zeke Cohen as the new City Council President, who pledged to work together to address trauma, public safety, climate change, the opioid crisis and education disparities.
Posted inNEWS
Baltimore Mayor M. Brandon Scott sworn in for a second term
Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott was sworn in for his second term, reflecting on his accomplishments during his first term and emphasizing his commitment to building public safety, prioritizing youth, clean and healthy communities, equitable neighborhood development, and responsible stewardship of city resources.
Posted inOPINION
Investing in education to break generational poverty in Maryland
Senator Cory McCray discusses the importance of investing in local classrooms to address generational poverty and highlights the success of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, which has provided increased funding for schools in Baltimore and has led to improved test scores and literacy.
Posted inBaltimore News
Proposed legislation could limit non-safety related traffic stops
Maryland’s Office of the Public Defender is proposing a new policy to enhance safety during traffic stops, which would treat non-safety related offenses as secondary violations, in an effort to reduce racial disparities in policing.
Posted inBaltimore News
Double dutch club launching in Baltimore seeks community support
The Matthew Henson Community Development Corporation has launched a new initiative to revive the sport of Double Dutch in Baltimore, encouraging local youth to spend more time outdoors and participate in a healthy activity.
Posted inBaltimore News
Advocates call for Thurgood Marshall’s elementary school to gain National Historic Site designation
Maryland lawmakers have introduced a bill to establish P.S. 103, the elementary school of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, as a National Historic Site to preserve and protect Marshall’s legacy for future generations.
