By Broadmead Broadmead, Inc., a Quaker-founded Life Plan Community and a leading senior living provider in Baltimore County announces a historic milestone: the acquisition of five contiguous properties in Sparks, Md., and the development of Broadmead at Ridgebrook, the organization’s first off-site campus expansion. Located less than three miles north of Broadmead’s current campus, the […]
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A look at how Gloria Nelson continues to advocate for Turner Station
Gloria Nelson is dedicated to preserving Turner Station’s legacy while advocating for its future. Once a thriving Black community, the neighborhood faces challenges, but Nelson leads efforts to revitalize it. Through partnerships and advocacy, she works to improve sustainability, housing and economic opportunities, ensuring Turner Station endures for generations.
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Opinion: Ousting Baltimore County’s inspector general undermines government accountability
Ryan Coleman is the former president of the Randallstown NAACP. This week, he writes that inspectors general like Kelly Madigan play a vital but often unpopular role in promoting government accountability and efficiency, and her removal—though legally permissible—represents a significant loss for Baltimore County and its residents.
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Commentary: Why collaboration is key to advancing civil rights in all jurisdictions
Baltimore County’s Human Relations Commission continues its efforts as it leads with resolve amid structural changes and vacancies. Shown here, Cleveland Horton (left) the executive director Maryland Commission on Civil Rights and David Skinner the program manager of Human Relations Commission.
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Opinion: Baltimore County residents concerned that the IG Kelly Madigan must reapply
Ryan Colman is the former president of the Randallstown NAACP. Today he speaks that the need for Independent oversight is essential, not optional: As watchdogs within government, Inspectors General expose fraud, recover lost funds and ensure taxpayer dollars serve the public—not politics.
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Voluntary water restrictions issued for Baltimore region amid critically low reservoir levels
Liberty Reservoir, one of the Baltimore region’s main drinking water sources, has dropped to its lowest level in nearly 20 years, prompting the Baltimore City Department of Public Works and surrounding counties to issue voluntary water restrictions to conserve supply ahead of peak summer demand.
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Black Americans are Under Attack. Diversity Equity and Inclusion is just the beginning.
Special to the AfroRyan Coleman The origins of DEI programs date to the Civil Rights Movement, which played apivotal role in accelerating efforts to create more diverse and inclusive workplaces. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, color and national origin. It also banned segregation in public places, […]
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Opinion: Marylanders deserve equal voting access before it’s too late
Nehemiah Bester, a communications strategist for the ACLU of Maryland, discusses the Voting Rights Act and how, despite its legacy, voter suppression and racial gerrymandering continue to threaten fair representation, including in Maryland, where recent redistricting efforts diluted Black political power.
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Blood clot awareness group to tour Southern Black churches
The National Blood Clot Alliance is launching a six-city bus tour to raise awareness of blood clots and their impact on the Black community, with a focus on preventing blood clots, identifying warning signs, and managing the condition.
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CASH Campaign of Maryland announces Baltimore City and County locations for free tax preparation
The Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) Campaign of Maryland is offering free tax preparation services in Baltimore City and Baltimore County from Jan. 31 to April 15, with a focus on helping eligible Marylanders claim tax credits and refunds.
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Baltimore County residents want action: End BGE’s multi year rate plans and increased rates
Many Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. customers are seeing extreme increases in their electric bills this month, prompting calls for the Maryland Public Service Commission to do away with the multiyear rate plans that have led to excessive rate hikes.
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Multiple teens released after alleged carjacking as calls for DJS Secretary Schiraldi to resign grow
Five teenage suspects were arrested for allegedly participating in an armed carjacking in Southeast Baltimore, and Vincent Schiraldi, secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, is responding to public dissatisfaction with the department and demands for his resignation.