Baltimore, there are moments when history doesn’t just happen — it’s made. And right now, one of our own is making it. Sabrina Tapp-Harper is running for Sheriff of Baltimore City. If elected, she would become the first woman to ever hold the office. Let that sit for a moment. This is not an outsider. This is not a newcomer. This is a Baltimore native — Dunbar High School, Coppin State University, Johns Hopkins University. This is a woman with over 34 years in law enforcement who retired from the Baltimore City Police Department as a Major, became the first…

(ANNAPOLIS – February 1, 2025) – In January 2026, Governor Wes Moore unveiled a $70.8 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027 that closes a $1.5 billion hole without asking Marylanders to pay more in taxes. The proposal represents a dramatic turn toward fiscal restraint after two years of aggressive spending and tax increases. How He’s Balancing the Books Moore’s team is using a combination of real cuts and financial maneuvering: $900 million in direct spending cuts across state agencies and programs $1.8 billion in total savings when accounting for fund transfers and shifting costs to counties 8% Rainy Day Fund…

(RANDALLSTOWN – REVISED – January 26, 2026) – Damon Hughes built something powerful at Baltimore County government. As director of the Minority Business Enterprise office under Jim Smith, he created a world-class MBE/WBE program that achieved the highest level of county spending for minority and women-owned businesses ever. He was aggressive with his goal-setting. He rejected waiver requests. County leaders thought he went too far. But we in the MBE/WBE business community praised him because he was getting results. He made sure Black businesses ate – unapologetically. Then, Kevin Kamenetz eliminated the Office of Fair Practices. Damon continued his MBE…

(WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 20, 2026) – BMORENews.com has quite possibly the most comprehensive digital video library covering Maryland politics from a melanated perspective over the past 16 years. And this includes the federal, state, and local levels. And it’s all on YouTube. At youtube.com/doniglover, you’ll find 96 White House videos spanning from multiple visits to the Obama White House – capturing everything from the historic Easter Egg Roll of 2011 (featuring President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters Malia and Sasha) to policy briefings on HIV/AIDS strategy, HBCU entrepreneurship summits, and Citizens Medal of Honor ceremonies honoring…

(BALTIMORE – January 17, 2026) – Over the past half-century, Black families moving out of the Liberty Road corridor have evolved into a significant portion of Baltimore County’s tax base. Baltimore County got the best of Black Baltimore – families who simply wanted better schools and safer neighborhoods. Over time, leaders emerged from these communities. Ella White Campbell will always be the matriarch in my book. She was a true leader. Between her and retired Senator Delores G. Kelley, these queens set the bar for progress. Both educated the community on how to get what they want. After all, a…

(BALTIMORE – January 17, 2026) – Upon hearing the news, it took at least a day to find some calm. My spirit was vexed indeed. I was thumbing through my contacts, wondering who would hear my pleas for help. “Don’t allow this school to close,” I texted fervently. My soul was enraged. All I could think to do was pray. And text. And pray. And text again. The Governor said he was trying to respect the boundaries, for surely this is a test of the will of the people. Yes, we once had Bluford Drew-Jemison School where our boys could…

Dunbar High, Coppin State, Hopkins Alumna Brings Unmatched Law Enforcement Credentials to 2026 Race (BALTIMORE – January 13, 2026) — In what promises to be one of the most closely watched local races in the 2026 primary election, Assistant Sheriff Sabrina Tapp-Harper has emerged as a formidable challenger for Baltimore City Sheriff, bringing three-and-a-half decades of law enforcement experience and a track record of breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field. Tapp-Harper, a Baltimore native who graduated from Dunbar High School before earning her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Coppin State University and a Master’s in Applied Behavioral Science…

(BALTIMORE – January 12, 2026) – Dear Constituent: Now that we have closed the chapter on 2025, I wanted to share a brief snapshot of the work that I have done over the last year to return monetary relief back to the people of our congressional district. I am proud to report that my office was able to return more than $6 million in monetary relief to constituents from federal agencies. Read: FULL End-of-Year Report If you are having difficulty accessing your veterans’ services, Social Security, or Medicare benefits – I am here to help. Feel free to give my office a call at (410) 685-9199. The fight continues in…

Alright. It’s 2026 and Baltimore County’s Black community is six months away from making history or making excuses. A note first: BMORENews.com has covered Baltimore politics independently for 23 years. We speak to our community without asking permission. We will continue to do so. (RANDALLSTOWN – January 8, 2026) – Now, the rules for Black folks: It is 2026. Cooning, buck-dancing, whispering “white people” like you’re on somebody’s plantation, head-bowing – as esteemed Attorney William “Billy” Murphy says – all of that is outlawed. Stay tuned to BMORENews.com. We will provide instructions as Liberty Road takes a historic swing at…

Candidates to Meet Northwest Baltimore County Residents at Open Forum on January 6th (RANDALLSTOWN, MD – January 6, 2026) – BMORENews.com, in partnership with the Greater Baltimore Urban League, announces the launch of Politics 26, a comprehensive election series beginning with a community forum on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Island Kitchen, 9828 Liberty Road in Randallstown. With Baltimore County’s June 2026 Primary Election approaching, this inaugural forum brings County Executive candidates face-to-face with Liberty Road corridor residents to address critical issues affecting communities in Northwest Baltimore County, including Woodlawn, Randallstown, Owings Mills, and surrounding areas. “The…