On April 5, hundreds of Marylanders protested outside Baltimore City Hall, denouncing the recent executive orders that threaten social security, education, federal jobs and civil rights. Demonstrators expressed alarm over sweeping federal cuts, rising economic instability and what they see as a rollback of basic rights and protections.
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Fallout from chops to federal government felt in the Virginia governor’s race
As the current U.S. presidential administration moves aggressively to cut government jobs, Virginia—home to thousands of federal workers—faces a political battleground where the economic ripple effects could shape the 2025 governor’s race.
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Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families turns purple this April to celebrate Month of the Military Child
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families (DVMF) Secretary Tony Woods announced April as the Month of the Military Child in Maryland, celebrating the resilience and sacrifices of military-connected children. Throughout the month, DVMF will host events with Maryland Joins Forces partners, including Purple Up Week, a Military Family Tailgate, and creative activities, to raise awareness and support for these young heroes.
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Why does America keep punishing Haitians for wanting freedom?
The U.S. has a long history of unfairly targeting Haitian immigrants with harsh policies, rooted in anti-Blackness and fear of Black liberation, and the latest attack on Haiti’s TPS is a calculated move to criminalize and deport nearly 500,000 Haitian migrants.
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States sue to block 47th president’s election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials from 19 states filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive order on elections, arguing it unlawfully infringes on states’ constitutional authority to regulate voting. The order mandates strict voter ID requirements and disqualifies mail-in ballots received after Election Day, measures critics say will disenfranchise voters and threaten federal funding for noncompliant states.
Posted inBaltimore News
$50 million in funding deployed to help redevelop vacant housing in Baltimore City
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has opened the Fiscal Year 2026 application round for the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI), prioritizing efficiency and performance in addressing the city’s vacant housing crisis. With $50 million in funding, the initiative aims to support community development organizations in acquiring, stabilizing, renovating, and demolishing vacant properties to revitalize neighborhoods and create new housing opportunities.
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Markets plunge after China retaliates against White House tariffs
Wall Street suffered its worst week since the COVID-19 pandemic as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions sent the S&P 500 tumbling 6 percent and deepened fears of a global recession, despite strong U.S. job numbers. China’s retaliatory tariffs, combined with uncertainty over future Fed rate cuts and inflation concerns, triggered widespread market losses, with nearly all S&P 500 companies falling and key stocks with ties to China hit especially hard.
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Kenneth B. Stanciel Sr., Chicago broadcast media sales executive, dies at 90
Kenneth “Ken” Stanciel Sr., a trailblazing African American broadcast sales executive at CBS Radio (WBBM) and longtime media professional, has passed away at 90. A respected figure in both general market and African American media, Stanciel was known for his business acumen, charismatic presence, and contributions to corporate investment in diverse audiences, leaving a lasting impact on Chicago’s media landscape.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland’s inaugural substance use rally highlights need for rehabilitative services
Maryland leaders and advocates gathered for the state’s first Substance Use Awareness Day Rally, emphasizing the need for better substance use services. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller highlighted progress, and outreach workers called for improved community support.
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Federal judges from both parties blocked 47th president’s policies 46 times — maybe it’s not the judges
Federal judges blocked Trump administration policies 46 times, with rulings coming from judges appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents. Despite frequent legal defeats and public attacks on the judiciary, Trump appointed over 200 federal judges, some of whom later ruled against his policies based on legal reasoning.
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Smithsonian African American Museum Director Placed on Leave
By Stacy M. BrownBlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent Kevin Young, the director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), is currently on personal leave and not leading the museum, according to Smithsonian officials. The leave began on March 14 and will continue for an “undetermined period,” according to Kevin Gover, the Smithsonian’s […]
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STEM City Metaverse opens brick-and-mortar location in Baltimore
The STEM City USA Baltimore Innovation Center has officially opened at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, marking a milestone in technology, workforce development, and community empowerment. With cutting-edge tools, national workforce pipelines, and digital-first learning initiatives, the center aims to transform local opportunities while serving as a scalable model for cities nationwide.