Maryland lawmakers overrode Gov. Wes Moore’s veto to create a commission that will study potential reparations for slavery, despite his argument that the state should focus on direct action rather than further study. Supporters say a formal commission is necessary to ensure reparations efforts are credible, constitutional and effective.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Downtown Partnership of Baltimore’s annual meeting showcases vision for downtown growth and connectivity
The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore hosted its annual meeting on Nov. 5, highlighting the city’s progress and future plans under the Downtown RISE initiative. Leaders discussed ongoing efforts to attract investment, connect neighborhoods and make downtown more vibrant and accessible for residents and visitors.
Posted inMaryland Government
Federal freeze, local response: Gov. Wes Moore declares emergency, mobilizes $10 million to fight food insecurity
SNAP benefits are expected to run out on Nov. 1 due to an extended shutdown of the federal government. Aiming to mediate the impact, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has now declared a state of emergency and issued an executive order which will send $10 million to food banks across the state. Moore hopes the money will help organizations that assist families already facing furloughs, layoffs – and now – the looming threat of not having Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in the month of November.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland’s housing order aims to boost affordable housing, cut barriers
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed the Housing Starts Here executive order to speed up housing development, reduce regulatory barriers, and expand affordable options amid a statewide shortfall of about 96,000 units. The plan emphasizes transit-oriented development, streamlined permitting, and stronger state-local coordination to close the housing gap and ease costs for renters and homeowners.
Posted inOpinion
The system has failed our men and boys. We can – and we must – fix it.
Maryland Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino says the state must overhaul systems that have long failed young men and boys. She outlines efforts to rebuild trust, strengthen reentry support, expand mentorship, and align with Gov. Wes Moore’s Young Men and Boys Initiative to create real opportunities for youth and reduce cycles of neglect and incarceration.
Posted inBaltimore News
Wes Moore, Brandon Scott reject 47th president’s National Guard plan for Baltimore
Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott denounced the Oval Office’s plan to send the National Guard to Baltimore, calling it unnecessary and “performative.” At a Sept. 5 press conference in Park Heights, they pointed instead to record crime reductions, with homicides at a 50-year low. City leaders and community advocates stressed that resources should go toward collaboration, jobs and housing — not militarization.
Posted inMaryland News
Moore and Scott push back against 47th president’s criticism, tout historic crime decreases
Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott pushed back against White House criticism by pointing to major crime reductions—Maryland homicides are down 20 percent since Moore’s inauguration, while Baltimore is seeing its lowest homicide rate in 50 years. Both leaders credit data-driven strategies, law enforcement and community partnerships for the historic progress.
Posted inArts & Culture
Jean E. Merrick, Baltimore icon of fashion and fine millinery, feted at 90th birthday celebration
Baltimore icon of fashion and millinery, Mrs. Jean E. Merrick, was celebrated at a 90th birthday luncheon in Catonsville, where nearly 150 family members and friends gathered to honor her elegance, lifelong service, and legacy of style. The afternoon featured tributes from loved ones, citations from public officials, and a display of her famed hat collection, making the milestone a fitting tribute to her remarkable life.
Posted inBaltimore News
Abell Foundation names Fagan Harris as new president and CEO
Fagan Harris, chief of staff to Governor Wes Moore, has been named the next president and CEO of the Abell Foundation. He will assume the role Jan. 5, 2026, becoming only the second leader in the foundation’s history after Robert C. Embry Jr., who served nearly 40 years.
Posted inMaryland News
A symbol of safety: How Eric’s ID Law is changing police encounters for people with invisible disabilities
After a mother-son duo from Maryland turned advocacy into action, residents with autism and other hidden disabilities can now voluntarily self-identify on state IDs—paving the way for safer, more informed police interactions.
Posted inOpinion
Maryland and the Wes Moore paradox
Shvilla Rasheem pursues academic endeavors that focus on the intersection of education, social justice and multiculturalism. This week she speaks to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s decision to veto a reparations study bill.
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Morgan State University’s economic impact soars to $1.5 billion statewide
Morgan State University, an HBCU located in Baltimore, Md., is touting its economic clout. A recent study shows the institution contributes $1.5 billion to the state economy every year, including nearly $71 million in state tax from 8,200 jobs across Maryland.
