(BOWIE – January 14, 2024) – Prince George’s largest town has celebrated yet another historic milestone with the swearing-in of Dwayne Preston as the official police chief, the first Black police chief in Bowie’s history. Preston, a veteran of the Prince George’s County Police Department, served as the acting Chief from September until January 2. He is only the third chief since the Bowie Police Department was founded in 2006. “After an exhaustive, nationwide search, I am proud to say that Dwayne Preston is the best person to head up the Bowie Police Department,” said City Manager Alfred Lott in a…

By Richard Elliott (WASHINGTON, DC – January 9, 2024) – A Capitol Police officer who bravely protected congressional members during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack is now running for Congress in Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District. Harry Dunn left the police in December after 15 years of service. He gained worldwide recognition for his emotional testimony in front of a House committee investigating the Jan. 6th insurrection, and now aims to achieve a “safe and secure America” during one of the most divided times in history. Dunn said his focus would be on protecting democracy and fighting back against forces seeking…

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(BALTIMORE – November 15, 2023) – Robert L. Wallace is an internationally known entrepreneur, author, business consultant, and keynote speaker. With more than 40 years of industry experience spanning engineering, energy, IT, and executive consulting, Bob leverages his expertise to educate and inspire entrepreneurs, executives, and audiences around the world. Growing up in the Baltimore housing projects amidst poverty and racial segregation, Bob overcame social and economic obstacles through his own rags-to-riches story to become a successful serial entrepreneur. After being groomed by innovative industry leaders like IBM, DuPont, and Procter & Gamble, Bob leveraged his experience to establish and…

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(ANNAPOLIS, MD – October 26, 2023) — Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Energy Administration will offer more than $6 million in FY24 funding through its Maryland Offshore Wind Grant Program Portfolio, designed to help Maryland’s emerging businesses and workforce get involved in the growing offshore wind industry. “Offshore wind energy production holds immense promise for Maryland, both in terms of the clean power it can produce and the well-paying jobs it stands to create,” said Gov. Moore. “The Maryland Energy Administration is dedicated to promoting both the electricity and jobs generated by offshore wind development and the expansion…

By Richard Elliott BMORENews.com Contributing Writer (UPPER MARLBORO, MD – October 25, 2023) – Days after Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At-Large) dropped out of the U.S. Senate race, he announced he is supporting Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) for the seat. Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D), Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller (D), Howard County Executive Calvin Ball (D), and Jawando all endorsed Alsobrooks on Oct. 23. Alsobrooks was a strong and early supporter of the Moore/Miller ticket during their gubernatorial campaign. While no polls have yet been conducted, these new endorsements and the narrowing of the race will…

(BALTIMORE – October 22, 2023) – Yolanda Pulley (Democrat) announced on Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 5 pm (EST) her candidacy for Baltimore City Mayor in the community of Penn North (known as ground zero to the Freddie Gray unrest). Calling herself “The Peopletician”, she pledged to serve the people (and not the special interests) with integrity, honesty, and transparency. Candidate Pulley stated during her announcement speech that, “Politics should be about serving the people and not exploiting them.” She added, “I refuse to be a part of a system that thrives on deceit and self-interest. I will not play…

(BALTIMORE – October 18, 2023) – Longtime Maryland State Delegate Samuel “Sandy” Rosenberg endorsed Sheila Dixon for Mayor today, flipping from his support for Mayor Brandon Scott in the 2020 election. Rosenberg represents the 41st District, spanning from West Baltimore through Park Heights, Mt. Washington, and Roland Park. Rosenberg praised Dixon’s leadership and experience in public service, stating, “Sheila Dixon has a record of accomplishment, of responsiveness, and it is my pleasure and honor to endorse her and work to help her become the next Mayor of the city.” Dixon said, “Sandy and I have worked on many issues in…

Today’s the 50th anniversary of the election of Atlanta’s first Black mayor, the late Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. The Atlanta Voice frequently featured the three-time mayor on its front page and in its pages over the years and we are doing so again in a special section this week.