Baltimore County will assume operations of the Randallstown and Dundalk swim centers on Aug. 31 after the Y in Central Maryland ends its 15-year partnership, citing facility limitations. Community members worry the transition could include a temporary closure and disrupt access to vital swim programs that support safety, health and connection, particularly for Black youth.
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Baltimore County NAACP raises money to send students to national ACT-SO competition
The Baltimore County NAACP is raising $30,000 to send local high school students to the NAACP’s national ACT-SO competition at its annual convention in Chicago. Through the yearlong enrichment program, students advance from local contests to a national stage where they showcase work in fields ranging from the arts to STEM, while organizers say the experience builds confidence, community and opportunity.
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Commentary: Behind every SNAP application is a family just trying to survive
LaMonika Jones argues that policy changes and administrative barriers are making it harder for vulnerable families to access SNAP benefits. She urges reforms to simplify the system and protect food assistance for those in need.
Posted inBaltimore County Government
Turner Station receives federal funding to fight flooding
Turner Station, a historic Black community in Baltimore County, has received a $3.15 million federal grant to improve flood resiliency and reduce decades of persistent flooding. The funding will support the first phase of the community’s Flood Resilience Roadmap, including mitigation pumps, drainage upgrades and new plantings to protect homes, streets and infrastructure.
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Advocates raise alarm over ICE operation, MOU and detention risks in Baltimore County
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors. In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions. “We have […]
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Samuel “Big Sam” Brown laid to rest as OAG releases bodycam of fatal Baltimore County Police encounter
The Maryland OAG has released bodycam footage showing the Baltimore County officer’s fatal encounter with Samuel “Big Sam” Brown. Brown died Feb. 27 from injuries sustained during the Feb. 16 incident in Woodlawn.
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Dayvon Love will emcee NAACP Baltimore County’s annual awards banquet, fitting the theme of ‘The Fierce Urgency of Now’
NAACP Baltimore County announces Dayvon Love as master of ceremonies for its 2026 Freedom Fund Banquet, signaling a commitment to principled leadership and the next generation. For more than 50 years, NAACP Baltimore County advances equity by elevating leaders like Dayvon Love and professor Darryl Green, and by investing in the voices that must lead now.
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Free tax preparation returns through CASH Campaign of Maryland
The CASH Campaign of Maryland has launched its free tax preparation services for the 2026 tax season, helping households earning under $69,000 claim valuable tax credits and refunds. Last year, the program assisted more than 308,000 Maryland households in securing nearly $455 million in tax refunds and credits.
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Commentary: Marylanders are leaving money on the table– here’s how to claim what’s yours
By Brooke E. Lierman If you worked last year, you might be walking past hundreds—even thousands—of dollars that already have your name on them. Nearly 20 percent of eligible Maryland residents didn’t claim the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2023. That’s roughly 100,000 people who left their money with our state rather than in their bank accounts. Most people lived in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery County and Prince George’s […]
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Randallstown NAACP hosts community town hall for leaders looking to become Baltimore County executive
The Randallstown NAACP branch recently held a town hall for those looking to take on the role of Baltimore County executive. Those throwing their hats in the race answered questions about their campaigns and plans to help the community.
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AI, fear and a bag of chips: How a Maryland teen became the latest victim of a broken system
by Frances Toni Draper, CEO and Publisher of the AFRO I keep thinking about a teenager—Black, 16, a student-athlete—who did what kids do after practice: he ate snacks with friends and waited for a ride. Minutes later, eight police cars rolled up to Kenwood High School in Baltimore County. Officers drew their guns, ordered him […]
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Too many clinics, too little healing: Rethinking addiction treatment in Baltimore
Baltimore’s opioid crisis is exacerbated by an oversupply of behavioral health clinics with little oversight, leading to a moratorium on new enrollments for certain services to evaluate provider quality and rebuild oversight.