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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser: Letter from the Mayor

November 14, 2025 Letter from the Mayor Dear Washingtonians, After 43 days, the longest federal shutdown in history came to an end this week. Shutdowns hurt Americans everywhere, but they are especially devastating for those who live and work in our nation’s capital. And if nothing else has come from this shutdown, we have once again been reminded that 700,000 DC residents deserve a vote and a voice in our Congress. I say often that in DC we take care of ourselves. Especially in difficult times, we stick together and we look out for our neighbors. Throughout the shutdown, we…

Danielle Scott to be Honored at BMORENews.com 23rd Anniversary, Dec. 4th

(BALTIMORE — November 14, 2025) — Mark your calendars! BMORENews.com’s 23rd Anniversary Benefit is set for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Douglass-Myers Maritime Museum in Baltimore. RSVP today at bmorenews23.eventbrite.com. A hallmark of Baltimore’s Black business and media community, the annual celebration spotlights the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, honoring individuals whose leadership and service uplift their industries and communities. Since 2011, BMORENews and its partners have recognized more than 3,000 honorees across nine U.S. cities for their contributions to Black entrepreneurship and economic empowerment. This year introduced an exciting new feature — the Black Wall Street Youth Awards — highlighting the next generation of changemakers, visionaries, and…

Power Works When You Use It — Democrats, Take Notes

(BALTIMORE – November 13, 2025) – The federal government shutdown is finally over. After 43 days — the longest in U.S. history — President Trump signed a bill to reopen, and more than a million federal workers can breathe again. Strip away the speeches about “bipartisanship” and “working together.” This shutdown made one thing clear: power matters, and it matters most when you use it. Republicans Didn’t Hesitate to Use Power For 43 days, Republicans held the line. They allowed a shutdown that furloughed workers, disrupted essential services, strained airport operations, and hit families who rely on federal programs. Democrats…

Ben Crump Joins Delegate Malcolm Ruff in Baltimore as Senate Race Intensifies

(BALTIMORE – November 13, 2025) — National civil rights attorney Ben Crump flew in from the Bahamas to stand with Delegate Malcolm Ruff at a well-attended fundraiser this week, signaling rising momentum in Ruff’s bid for State Senate in Maryland’s 41st District. Ruff, a respected trial lawyer at Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, works closely with famed attorney Billy Murphy — a mentor to Crump and a major figure in Baltimore’s legal community. That connection made Crump’s appearance both personal and powerful, underscoring the depth of support Ruff is building. Ruff is challenging incumbent Sen. Dalya Attar, who is currently under…