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In a Moment of Relief, Deep Questions Remai
Why the Israel–Hamas Conflict Still Hits Home in Baltimore By Kevin Wilder | Politics As Usual | October 2025 – Baltimore, MD Omri Miran, a released Israeli hostage, embraces his father, Dani Miran in Reim on Monday. Photograph: Israel Defense Forces/Reuters When the final hostages were released from Gaza earlier this month, the world exhaled — a small mercy in a long and painful story. Across the ocean, families in Israel cried tears of relief, and diplo
Oct 153 min read
What’s changing on October 1 in Maryland
Here’s a rundown of the most notable Maryland laws that take effect on October 1, 2025 —what they do, who’s affected, and where they came...
Sep 263 min read
Why the Killing of Charlie Kirk Matters to All Americans — Including Black Communities
Charlie Kirk’s Killing Should Alarm All of Us The news of Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting at Utah Valley University hit like a thunderclap....
Sep 152 min read
Breaking: President Trump Says Person of Interest in Charlie Kirk Killing Has Been Taken Into Custody
President Donald Trump announced Friday that, “with a high degree of certainty,” the person of interest in the fatal shooting of...
Sep 122 min read
Can Baltimore Afford Not to Call in the National Guard?
Baltimore has survived decades of challenges, but a hard truth remains: open-air drug markets, violent crime, and visible disorder...
Aug 312 min read
Baltimore’s Mayor Speaks Truth to Hate — and Wins
On an otherwise ordinary day, Mayor Brandon Scott received a voicemail that starkly mirrored the racial hostility that historically...
Aug 192 min read
Trump’s Bold Move in Washington Signals Possible Showdown in Baltimore
The president’s declaration of a “public safety emergency” instantly reshaped the political and legal landscape of the capital. Federal law enforcement officers from the FBI, DEA, ATF, U.S. Marshals, ICE, and other agencies joined the effort, creating a high-visibility federal task force.
Aug 143 min read
“No Way Out: Inside Baltimore’s Open-Air Drug Markets and the Stories They Swallow Whole”
On any given night in Baltimore, the corners tell the truth. Beneath the neon lights of Lexington Market, through the once-bustling...
Jul 214 min read
Broken Trust: Federal Lawsuit Uncovers Child Abuse in Maryland Juvenile Facilities
In a state long marred by systemic failures in juvenile justice, a newly filed federal lawsuit has ignited fresh outrage over the...
Jul 193 min read
BALTIMORE UNDER THE BILL: How President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" Will Shape the Region
BALTIMORE, MD — President Donald J. Trump’s recently passed legislation—officially titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act —has sparked...
Jul 103 min read
Trump Tariffs Spark Surge in iPhone and Electronics Prices: What Consumers Need to Know
The implementation of tariffs by President Donald Trump's administration has significantly impacted the pricing of iPhones and other...
Apr 72 min read
Baltimore City Sues Poppleton Developer for $478K in Unpaid Water Bills
Baltimore, MD – The City of Baltimore has filed a lawsuit against a Poppleton developer over nearly half a million dollars in unpaid...
Apr 22 min read
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