The 2025 TEDCO Entrepreneur Expo brought together business owners, investors and industry leaders to explore opportunities for innovation and growth. Speakers, including Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and University of Maryland President Darryll Pines, highlighted the state’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs at every stage and fostering a thriving startup ecosystem.
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Nonprofits struggle to fill in the gaps as more federal workers, SNAP recipients seek food assistance
While the 47th president of the United States promised that food prices would go down under his watch, the opposite has occurred. Now, with a prolonged federal government shutdown, more families are facing food insecurity after either losing their jobs or being furloughed.
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Mayor Scott announces timeline for Opioid Restitution Fund community grants
The Mayor has announced a timeline for Opioid Restitution Fund community grants that will “meet people where they are” and provide harm reduction services to places in Baltimore most impacted by the opioid crisis.
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Maryland leaders spotlight federal shutdown’s toll on airport workers
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) condemned the ongoing federal shutdown’s toll on essential airport workers, highlighting that hundreds of Transportation Security Agency agents and air traffic controllers at Baltimore-Washington International Airport are working without pay to keep travelers safe.
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Maryland Democrats call out ‘No Moore’ PAC for racist AI content
The Maryland Democratic Party is criticizing the No Moore PAC for using racist artificial intelligence content targeting Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D). The issue raises concerns about race-based attacks on Black elected officials.
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Graves of imprisoned Black children inspire reform in Maryland
Members of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland visited an overgrown, unmarked cemetery in Prince George’s County holding the remains of at least 230 Black children who died 150 years ago. The visit highlighted the stark racial disparities in Maryland’s juvenile justice system and served as a call to restore the cemetery and pursue reforms that keep youth out of adult court.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore officially launches 2026 re-election campaign
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) officially launches his 2026 re-election campaign Sept. 9, emphasizing his work in increased job growth, reduced crime, education investment and bipartisan leadership across Maryland.
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Gov. Wes Moore signs executive order to expand affordable housing
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed an executive order on Sept. 3 to expand affordable housing in Maryland. The move comes amid reports showing many residents, especially Black and Latino households, struggling to afford rent and lacking financial safety nets.
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Maryland invests $50M to fight vacancies, blight in Baltimore
Maryland State Government is investing $50 million to speed up the removal of vacant homes in Baltimore, part of Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) Reinvest Baltimore plan to restore neighborhoods long impacted by disinvestment.
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Pimlico demolition underway, redevelopment to boost Park Heights
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff Writertmcqueen@afro.com Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) and first lady Dawn Moore attended a demolition ceremony for the old Pimlico Race Course that hosts the iconic Preakness Stakes annually in West Baltimore on Aug. 21. Demolition is expected to conclude by the end of the year, with construction for the new race […]
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Democrats’ gala highlights party’s resolve to protect the people and nation’s progress
At the 2025 Maryland Democratic Party Gala, state and national leaders emphasized the need to turn rising public concern over the 47th president’s agenda into purposeful action. The event also sparked outrage over the forcible removal of a Democrat senator from a DHS press conference.
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Baltimore City Public Schools celebrates opening of new Furley Elementary School and Recreation Center
By Baltimore City Public Schools and Maryland Office of the Governor BALTIMORE – On June 4, Baltimore City Public Schools (City Schools) officially opened the doors to the new Furley Elementary School and Recreation Center, marking a major milestone in the district’s continued investment in sustainable, student-centered learning environments. In partnership with the Baltimore City […]