(BALTIMORE COUNTY – April 22, 2026) — What was done to Julian Jones should concern every serious person in this race. A digitally altered image, crafted to provoke fear within the Jewish community while distorting the identity of the first Black candidate for Baltimore County Executive, is not politics. It is not strategy. It is a deliberate act of division. Whoever is responsible understood exactly what they were doing. They attempted to inject one of the most emotionally charged conflicts in the world into a local race — not to inform voters, but to manipulate them. That is unacceptable. For generations,…

(BALTIMORE – April 21, 2026) — A new chapter is underway for AFSCME Local 44 as newly elected President Stancil McNair invites union members, community leaders, and residents to its first-ever public town hall this Friday in Northeast Baltimore. The event will be held Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. Local 44, one of the largest units of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), represents nearly 10,000 workers—primarily blue-collar employees across Baltimore’s Department of Public Works, Department of Transportation, Department of General Services, Recreation and Parks,…

A BMORENews Forum on Power, Policy & the Future of Baltimore *Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center*Thursday, June 11, 2026*6:00 PM – 8:00 PM RSVP to https://chaosorcommunity.eventbrite.com From Annapolis to North Avenue — What Do These Laws Really Mean for Us? The 2026 Maryland General Assembly passed major legislation impacting Black communities — from voting rights to juvenile justice, housing, and reparations. Now it’s time to bring that conversation home. Is Baltimore moving toward chaos — or community? FEATURING 4 CRITICAL RACES: Sheriff of Baltimore City State Senate – 41st District House of Delegates – 40th District House of Delegates – 45th…

(ANNAPOLIS – April 18, 2026) — The 2026 Maryland General Assembly session wrapped April 13 with a mix of landmark victories, historic overrides, and at least one painful stall — each with direct consequences for Black communities across the state. From the ballot box to the courtroom to the housing market, here’s what mattered most. Maryland Voting Rights Act (SB 255) Passed in the final minutes of the session, the Maryland Voting Rights Act is the year’s most significant civil rights legislation. The law prohibits racially discriminatory voting systems and district maps, targets at-large election structures that have historically diluted…

(BALTIMORE – April 18, 2026) – Something is wrong. Maybe it’s just me. But as sine die — the close of Maryland’s legislative session — has come and gone, there has not been a sustained, unified response from the 188 members of the General Assembly on behalf of the Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys. Do I have that right? In a state where the numbers tell a troubling story — where Baltimore City is home to just 9% of Maryland’s population but accounts for roughly 40% of the people in state prisons, according to the Justice Policy Institute (January 2024)…

A 28-year Marine and decade-long county councilman, Pete Smith has seen Anne Arundel County from the inside — and believes it can do better by its people. (PASADENA, MD – April 12, 2026) – When Pete Smith walked Anne Arundel County last week alongside Sheriff Everett Sesker — two fit, mission-driven brothers moving step by step across the jurisdiction — it wasn’t a photo op. It was a statement. A statement about discipline.A statement about visibility.A statement about what leadership should look like. Regular readers know I’ve been watching the Julian Jones run in Baltimore County closely. But make no mistake…

Witness a candidate’s dedication! “We walked over 40 miles to demonstrate commitment to Anne Arundel County families. Watch full video on YouTube

BREAKING: Jones Secures Dual State’s Attorney Endorsements in Major Political Power Move (TOWSON – April 8, 2026) — In what could prove to be a defining moment in the race for Baltimore County Executive, Councilman Julian Jones has secured a powerful and potentially game-changing pair of endorsements. On a crisp morning in Towson, Jones announced that he has earned the backing of both Scott D. Shellenberger and Ivan J. Bates—the top prosecutors in Baltimore County and Baltimore City, respectively. In a region where politics and public safety are deeply intertwined, the significance cannot be overstated. A Rare Regional Alignment Endorsements…

(MIAMI, FL – April 6, 2026) – “The United States is experiencing the early stages of serious trouble ahead” is a statement now echoed by most American citizens and countless visitors from other countries. A belief that applies to more than one topic. The continual rise in mass unemployment due to corporate mismanagement, malfeasance, greed, and the shift towards AI technology has further kickstarted increasing income disparities. Unwarranted fear of other ethnic groups has reignited misunderstandings, ignorance, and hatred among one group towards another, which has exploded in the form of unrestrained public displays of racism. A flame that has…

(LA PLATA, MD – April 3, 2026) — The Charles County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its 2026 Candidate Forum Series, a set of in-person forums designed with one clear purpose: to center the conversation on business and economic issues that directly impact the Charles County community. These forums will provide a unique opportunity for business leaders, professionals, and community stakeholders to hear directly from candidates—through a business lens. Each discussion will focus specifically on topics such as economic growth, workforce development, infrastructure, and the overall vitality of Charles County. “As the voice of business in Charles County, we…