Could overdose prevention sites be in Maryland’s future?
With a new governor, a draft bill would allow six locations where people can consume illegal drugs with medical supervision.
Candy Jovan demonstrates how an overdose prevention site would work at a mock setup at The Charles Theatre before the screening of a Canadian film about fentanyl on January 24, 2023.
Report: ‘Creeping segregation’ in Columbia, originally envisioned as model of racial integration
The report found that while Columbia is more diverse than ever, Black and white residents are becoming increasingly isolated in the planned community between Washington and Baltimore.
CEO of the Columbia Association, Lakey Boyd, is facing the possibility of being ousted, in Columbia, Md., December 5, 2022.
A four-day workweek in Maryland? Some lawmakers are pushing a pilot program
Qualifying employers would not be allowed to cut employees’ pay or benefits
Amtrak employees and union workers applaud for President Joe Biden during his visit to Baltimore on Jan. 30, 2023.
Columbia Association board accepts resignation of CEO Lakey Boyd, ending months of rancor
The popular but embattled leader had said she had ”no other choice” but to ask the organization’s board to transition her out.
Lakey Boyd, CEO of Columbia Association, has been baffled that members of the board seek to oust her, in Columbia, Md., December 5, 2022. In sharp contrast, the community has rallied in support of Lakey's performance.
Deserted: City’s Pigtown neighborhood mourns, mobilizes after losing its only supermarket
When PriceRite closed, Pigtown leaders feared the neighborhood would become a new food ‘desert.’
Marvin "Doc" Cheatham of the Matthew A. Henson Neighborhood Association speaks out against food deserts at a rally outside City Hall on Monday, January 16th. A group of organizers from the Peoples Power Assembly, the Matthew A. Henson Neighborhood Association, and the Unemployed Workers Union held the rally to draw awareness to the increasing number of food deserts in Baltimore City.
Turmoil continues to engulf Columbia leaders after popular CEO announces plans to leave
Residents slam board members at meeting as council member who backs CEO and President Lakey Boyd criticizes ‘one-sided’ plan that prompted her decision.
Lakey Boyd, CEO of Columbia Association, has been baffled that members of the board seek to oust her, in Columbia, Md., December 5, 2022. In sharp contrast, the community has rallied in support of Lakey's performance.
Embattled Columbia Association CEO says she has ‘no other choice’ but to leave the organization
A plan presented by the board “improve the relationship” with its CEO is rendering her “ineffective,” she says
Lakey Boyd, CEO of Columbia Association, has been baffled that members of the board seek to oust her, in Columbia, Md., December 5, 2022. In sharp contrast, the community has rallied in support of Lakey's performance.
Behind the plexiglass: A corner store witnesses generations of love and loss in West Baltimore
“That’s why I call her ‘Mama,’” one customer said. “Everybody loves ‘em because everybody knows ‘em. She’s been here for so long, it’s like she’s family for real.”
Tae Soon Lee talks to Der'eek Fields’ girlfriend who is on speaker phone as he checks out, at Lee's Mini Market, in Baltimore, Thursday, December 1, 2022.
Holiday parties, drug supply dropoffs: How Baltimore groups fight overdose epidemic in wake of COVID
“It’s one thing to just throw resources at a community,” one harm reduction worker. “It’s another to build relationships."
Employees and clients of Charm City Care Connection create edible holiday wreathes together using icing, sprinkles, and pretzels during the Holiday Party on Thursday December 22, 2022.
Columbia buzzes about the fate of its CEO amid larger debate over community’s future
Community supporters have lined signed up to speak at public meetings, praising CEO Lakey Boyd’s work and demanding answers from the board. Board members have largely remained silent.
Lakey Boyd, CEO of Columbia Association, has been baffled that members of the board seek to oust her, in Columbia, Md., December 5, 2022. In sharp contrast, the community has rallied in support of Lakey's performance.
Stewed turkey, empanadas, fried fish: How Baltimore-area immigrant families make Thanksgiving their own
Family reunions are joyful, but the gathering may also be a bittersweet reminder of loved ones who live far away.
A child, man and woman stand behind a dining room table with a variety of Thanksgiving foods.
To showcase heritage, stand against hate, Howard County plans for an Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Center
Asian American residents hope the center will feature cultural exhibits, promote civic engagement and help new immigrants.
In the foreground, an Asian woman with grey hair looks at a map on a display stand.
We went shopping in a food desert where there is little access to healthy food. Here’s what we found.
Baltimore’s food deserts are spread out in a patchwork pattern across the city and disproportionately affect Black residents.
Alissa Zhu, reporter with The Baltimore Banner, stands outside of Lee’s Mini Market, in Baltimore.
What happened Tuesday in the Maryland General Assembly races to watch
Democrats currently hold 99 seats in the House of Delegates and 32 seats in the state Senate, representing veto-proof majorities in both chambers.
Construction on the Maryland State House in Annapolis began in 1772 and it's the oldest state capital building in the nation still in continuous legislative use. The building's dome is undergoing a rehabilitation project.
As more Asian Americans call Maryland home, they are becoming a force in elections
Asian Americans constitute 6% of eligible voters in the state as of 2020, putting Maryland among the top 10 states with the highest percentages of such voters, according to the Pew Research Center.
A woman with long dark hair, dressed in a yellow and blue sari holds a microphone on stage in front of a colorful backdrop that reads, "Indian Origin Network of Howard County."
Latino voters finding their identity as a political force in Maryland
Significant growth in Latino residents in past decades are making Latino voters a group that can no longer be ignored by candidates and campaigns in Maryland, community leaders say.
Madelin Martinez, executive director of the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, stands for a portrait on Nov. 4 outside of her home.
Push to clear massive immigration court backlog ends up causing chaos for some Maryland clients, attorneys say
The opening of new immigration courts and hiring of new judges — measures taken by the court system to address a massive backlog of cases — is contributing to confusion, attorneys say.
Exterior of the George Fallon Federal Building at 31 Hopkins Plaza in Baltimore, which houses the city's Immigration Court,  as well as other U.S. government agencies.
‘Rebirth’ of Baltimore’s historic Lexington Market launches with a soft open on Monday
The soft launch marks the unveiling of a renovated space called the South Market, a $45 million redevelopment project that has been in the making for four years.
An artist's rendering shows the exterior of Lexington Market lit up by bright lights as people and cars rush by in front.
City health department team stays busy tracking infectious diseases
Their jobs took on new levels of urgency during the pandemic, and they continue to monitor possible threats to public health.
The Baltimore City Health Department team tracks infectious disease outbreaks.
Baltimore City launches coordinated case-management initiative aimed at helping immigrants, refugees
The Baltimore New American Access Coalition is the first citywide, coordinated case management initiative targeting immigrants and refugees in the city.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at a press conference outside Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School to highlight resources and initiatives meant to reduce violent crime in Baltimore on 8/24/22.
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