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Baltimore Native Otis Rolley Returns to Lead City’s Economic Development as BDC President & CEO
(BALTIMORE, MD – June 13, 2025) — Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore Development Corporation (BDC) Board of Directors proudly announce the appointment of Otis Rolley as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of BDC, effective June 23, 2025. A veteran of Baltimore government with national acclaim, Rolley becomes the first African American man to lead the city’s economic development agency, succeeding Colin Tarbert. A longtime Baltimore resident, Rolley brings deep local roots and extensive national experience. He previously served as the city’s first Deputy Housing Commissioner, Director of Planning, and Chief of Staff to the Mayor. Beyond…
(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 31, 2025) – Today, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Amber F. McReynolds, Chair of the United States Postal Service’s Board of Governors (the Governors), escalating Congress’s concerns that DOGE is attempting to actively undermine the stability and integrity of the Postal Service. In their letter, the Ranking Members call for an immediate briefing from the Chair and Vice Chair of the Governors after the sudden departure of former Postmaster General Louis DeJoy directly…
(WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 25, 2025) – Today, on National Medal of Honor Day, Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) announced the introduction of a pair of bills to commemorate the life and legacy of African American Mess Attendant Doris ‘Dorie’ Miller. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, Mess Attendant Miller manned an anti-aircraft gun and downed enemy planes, despite the fact that the racially segregated steward’s branch of the Navy was not trained to use anti-aircraft guns. Congressman Mfume’s bills seek to award the Medal of Honor and a Congressional Gold Medal to Mess Attendant Miller. “Today is ‘Dorie Miller Day’…
(BALTIMORE – March 20, 2025) – Today marked a powerful resurgence of energy and attention on Sandtown, signaling a long-overdue commitment to revitalization and community engagement. This renewed focus, spearheaded by key leaders at the state and city levels, is breathing new life into a neighborhood that has too often been overlooked. At the state level, Senator Antonio Hayes has been a masterful force in assisting Tracey Malone and directing over $28 million toward the redevelopment of West North Avenue, a vital corridor that runs through Sandtown. This investment is more than just numbers on a page—it represents a tangible…
(WASHINGTON, DC – March 9, 2025) – Is this truly what America stands for? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sat in the Oval Office and was publicly berated by both U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. In front of the media, they essentially told him that he had no right to an opinion—especially one that didn’t align with their administration. It was as if they expected Zelenskyy to grovel before Trump. When my family moved back to the Westside of Baltimore, I was about eight years old. Before that, I was an Eastsider. One of my earliest…
(WASHINGTON, DC – March 5, 2025) – Yesterday, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Government Operations, and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led Committee Democrats in introducing a Resolution of Inquiry to investigate the Trump-Musk Administration’s unprecedented attacks on federal workers and their efforts to embed political loyalists into the federal government who are willing to turn a blind eye to corruption and grift. “Donald Trump and Elon Musk are destroying this country and unfortunately the Republican majority in Congress has been sitting by idly while they do it. Our Constitutional…
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(BALTIMORE – March 3, 2025) – Sean Stinnett was officially sworn in today as the newest member of the House of Delegates in Annapolis, with a diverse crowd of supporters gathered to celebrate a longtime community advocate stepping into public office. Stinnett has been dedicated to uplifting his community for years, mainly through his work with youth. Now, in an official capacity, he is ready to amplify his impact. “I’m trying to take it all in,” he shared in an exclusive interview with BMORENews. “Everything is moving so fast right now. I’m happy. All praises to God, especially during the…
(BALTIMORE – February 20, 2025) – Sean Stinnett has been toiling in the community for a long time. Tonight, the State Central Committee for the 41st State Legislative District voted overwhelmingly for him to become the next delegate. The vote will be presented to Gov. Wes Moore for approval. _________________________ Related Articles The Glover Report: So Much for Loyalty to Black Political Power in the 41st! District 41 News Update 41st District Senate Appointment Sparks Controversy: Two Black Women Voted Against “The People’s Choice” for 41st District Senate
(BALTIMORE – February 19, 2025) – The President of the Edmondson Village Community Association said it last week. So did Edmondson Village community advocate David Smallwood. The reason Lakesha Brown Wright-El did not vote for Malcolm Ruff was more troubling than many had hoped. Wright-El has remained silent on why she flipped her vote from Delegate Malcolm Ruff (D-Baltimore City) to then-Delegate Dalya Attar (D-Baltimore City) for the state Senate seat. However, sources suggest her decision was part of a calculated political maneuver to secure support for her own bid to become a delegate in the 41st District. Now, Wright-El…
(BALTIMORE – February 19, 2025) – The Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee (BCDSCC) received resumes to fill the Maryland House of Delegates vacancy in the 41st Legislative District following the appointment of Del. Dalya Attar to the Maryland Senate. There were (12) twelve qualifying candidates will participate in the interview process, which will be streamed live from our Facebook page on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6 pm! After the interviews, the (8) eight voting members of the 41st Legislative District will vote publicly. The individual receiving the most votes will be submitted to the Governor, who will have…
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