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.
Tag: Baltimore County
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.
Posted inBaltimore News
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.
Posted inCommentary, OPINION, Opinion
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 […]
Posted inMaryland Government
Reps. Dutch Ruppersberger and Steny Hoyer endorse Johnny Olszewski for Congress
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Longtime Congressional Democrats Reps. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.-02) and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.-05) endorsed Baltimore County Executive John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. (D) for Maryland’s Second Congressional District on Feb. 21. Ruppersberger announced he was retiring from Congress in January, leaving his seat open this election year. “You must move […]
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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski runs for Congress
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com As the Feb. 9 candidacy filing deadline approached, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. (D) announced his bid for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District seat. He officially filed with the Maryland State Board of Elections on Jan. 31. The campaign launch comes after U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) announced Jan. 26 […]