State and local officials unveiled the Baltimore Regional Transit-Oriented Development Strategy at Rogers Avenue Metro Station on April 6. The strategy aims to boost housing, expand transit access and drive economic growth, including 400 new housing units and major Light Rail investments.
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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 inEducation
School board decides to shut down Baltimore Collegiate after 2026 school year
The Baltimore City Public School Board decided on Jan. 14 to not renew the charter of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. The all-boys public charter school also faced closure in 2023 with reported concerns about financial management and low test scores.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland comptroller appoints Andrea Brown as director of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate
Director of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate Excerpt: Maryland Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman (D) has appointed Andrea Brown as director of the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate. Brown brings nearly two decades of experience and will work to improve taxpayer accountability and access to a fair tax system.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Prince George’s County Council selects Wala Blegay to fill vacancy
Prince George’s County Council member Wala Blegay (D) will fill the recently vacated at-large seat, bringing her experience with various countywide initiatives. The seat will be up for election in November 2026.
Posted inDMV News
Thanksgiving 2025: A look at local community meals, charity drives and volunteer options
The Thanksgiving calendar is a guide to some of the free events and volunteer opportunities across the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area. We hope this resource helps every family, impacted by the federal shutdown or not, enjoy a happy holiday.
Posted inBaltimore News
University of Baltimore wraps up centennial celebration in style
The University of Baltimore celebrated 100 years on Nov. 13, honoring its legacy of driven students, lifelong learning, and shaping Baltimore’s future leaders while looking ahead to its second century of impact.
Posted inBUSINESS
New PrattForm program supports Baltimore youth’s entrepreneurial goals
The Enoch Pratt Free Library is expanding its youth entrepreneurship efforts with PrattForm, a new year-round program that helps teens grow their business ideas with continued mentorship and support.
Posted inMental Health
Breaking cycles: Black parents embrace self-care and mindful parenting
Black parents across the U.S. are embracing self-care and teaching children mindfulness, affirmations and boundaries as part of a shift in parenting. Advocates say the approach helps break cycles while giving kids tools to thrive.
Posted inDMV News
Black blood donors play a critical role in saving lives, but representation still lags
Black donors are critical to the U.S. blood supply, yet remain underrepresented. Greater diversity improves matching for sickle cell patients, a disease that disproportionately affects Black individuals.
Posted inBaltimore News
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.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Gathering for joy and healing: The power of Black family reunions
Black family reunions are powerful intergenerational spaces for reconnecting, learning, and healing. Passed down through generations, these gatherings preserve history and joy despite centuries of separation and systemic oppression.