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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Posted inBaltimore News
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.
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Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosts forum on ballot question aimed at shrinking Baltimore City Council
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosted a panel discussion to discuss a ballot question that would reduce the Baltimore City Council from 14 districts to eight, with opponents arguing that it would usurp political power from Baltimore’s Black communities.
Posted inDMV News
Baltimore County residents want the state to address the congestion on the Baltimore Beltway
Baltimore County is investing in the Baltimore Beltway to alleviate congestion, with MDOT prioritizing adding lanes to I-695 and I-270, and the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board ranking the top ten bottlenecks in the region, with the most congested areas being on 695.
Posted inEducation
Back to school tips from Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises
Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelesis encourages families to ensure their students get proper sleep, follow regular routines, and familiarize themselves with attendance policies and classroom expectations as the school year begins.
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Baltimore County celebrates opening of Middle River Recreation Activity Center
Baltimore County officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center, which features a full-sized gymnasium, exterior multipurpose court, meeting and activity rooms, stage and movie screens, and an aeronautical theme inspired by Baltimore County’s history of aviation.
Posted inBaltimore Community
We celebrate Juneteenth, but Baltimore County residents want more
Juneteenth is a celebration of the abolition of slavery in the United States, and it is important to put real action behind the celebrations by addressing systemic racism and implementing equity and social justice policies and practices.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions in an effort to address the consequences of criminalization and to help build a brighter future for the state.
Posted inBaltimore Community
Why Black neighborhoods continue to struggle in Baltimore County
Baltimore County must pass legislation to increase opportunities for Black homeownership, invest in distressed, racially segregated communities, stop perpetuating segregation, and minimize the damage on Black households in order to rectify the years of unjust housing policies that continue to impact families today.
Posted in2024 Elections
John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. endorsed by the AFRO in race for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District
John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr., a 41-year-old veteran of politics, has been endorsed by the AFRO as the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District due to his leadership in the recovery efforts for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, his experience in the House of Delegates, and his dedication to the community.
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Baltimore’s health officer departs role
Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch has resigned as Baltimore County’s health officer, and Della Leister has been named the interim health officer and acting director.
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Commentary: Tackling the affordable housing crisis in Baltimore County
By Ryan Coleman, randallstownnaacp@gmail.com Our county is in the midst of a worsening affordable housing crisis. Baltimore County renters are now paying more than 30 percent of their income on rent—the highest cost-burden level in at least 20 years. Over the last three years, single-family home prices have skyrocketed by 40 percent—reaching historic highs and […]