The Community Trust Act in Maryland would require a judicial warrant for immigration detention, ensuring due process and protecting the rights of those accused of a crime.
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Posted inOPINION
Don’t retire—return: Investing knowledge in the next generation
By Walter A.H.L. Fields Jr. When I turned 50, I began to contemplate if “retirement” was a possibility for me. Not from a financial perspective. I was fortunate enough to have had a healthy professional career and pension and retirement funds waiting. For me, the most important consideration was what would I do once I […]
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Behind every SNAP application is a family just trying to survive
LaMonika Jones argues that policy changes and administrative barriers are making it harder for vulnerable families to access SNAP benefits. She urges reforms to simplify the system and protect food assistance for those in need.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland advances LEAD Act to protect youth who wander or elope
Maryland’s LEAD Act aims to protect youth prone to elopement by improving first responder training, coordination, and public safety measures. Senate Bill 745 mandates law enforcement training for autism, dementia and wandering behaviors.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland delegation in Congress backs effort to regulate energy use by AI companies
By Katelynn WinebrennerCapital News Service As power costs surge across Maryland, the state’s congressional delegation is taking a bipartisan stance in support of legislation that would regulate energy use by AI companies. The Power for the People Act would require AI companies to bear the costs of increased power demand and any possible infrastructure changes […]
Posted inBUSINESS
The Presidents’ RoundTable names Jennifer Wicks executive director
The Presidents’ RoundTable is proud to have Jennifer Wicks on board in the role of executive director
Posted inBaltimore News
Ravens announce annual Youth Sports Grant
By Rachel RichardsBaltimore Ravens Public Relations Applications for the 2026 Ravens Youth Sports Grant opened March 3, continuing the organization’s longstanding commitment to strengthening youth athletics across the community. Applications will be accepted from March 3 through April 11, 2026. The grant program supports youth and high school sports programs across a wide range of […]
Posted inBaltimore Community
Advocates raise alarm over ICE operation, MOU and detention risks in Baltimore County
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com As U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) operations intensify nationwide, community organizations have become the eyes and ears of their neighborhoods—monitoring the agency’s presence and alerting residents to protect themselves and their neighbors. In Baltimore County, nonprofits like We Are CASA have observed a spectrum of enforcement actions. “We have […]
Posted inOpinion
Can Maryland afford uncertainty in the digital asset era?
Maryland risks falling behind in the digital economy if it does not provide clear policy guidance for blockchain technologies, such as staking and stablecoins, to balance consumer protection with responsible participation.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland leaders request tariff reimbursement following Supreme Court decision
Maryland’s governor, comptroller and treasurer are pressing the White House to repay money they say the state lost after the 48th president’s tariffs drove up costs for businesses and consumers. They point to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision limiting the administration’s authority under IEEPA and cite an estimated $4 billion impact in Maryland.
Posted inBlack History
Black history is in Maryland’s economic future
By Harry Coker Jr. Every February, we pause to celebrate Black History Month—a time to honor the giants upon whose shoulders we stand. Recently, during a visit to the Banneker-Douglas-Tubman Museum in Annapolis, and while walking past the future home of the AARCH African American Heritage Center in Frederick, I was reminded that Black history […]
Posted inNational News
Blizzard warnings cascade across East Coast with winter storm’s approach
A major winter storm began hitting the East Coast on Feb. 22, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions from Maryland to Massachusetts. Officials issued blizzard warnings, travel restrictions, and states of emergency as residents prepared for potentially historic snow accumulations and widespread disruptions.