(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…

Coalition Boosts Middleton’s Support and Momentum (BLADENSBURG, MD – February 14, 2025) — Ryan Middleton, candidate for Prince George’s County Council, District 5, received the endorsements of both the Prince George’s County Public Safety Coalition and the Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS® (PGCAR), further solidifying his campaign’s momentum and broad support across the community. The Prince George’s County Public Safety Coalition, representing the interests of law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders, is backing Middleton for his commitment to enhancing public safety, supporting first responders, and fostering strong community relationships.  The coalition is comprised of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF1619), Fraternal Order of Police (FOP Lodge 89),…

Alsobrooks, Van Hollen Demand Answers from Administration About Attempts to Restrict Scientific Research (WASHINGTON, DC – February 13, 2025) – Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (both D-Md.), joined Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and colleagues in sounding the alarm over the Trump Administration injecting partisanship into scientific studies, obstructing critical research, potentially derailing the careers of promising American researchers, and attempting to undermine the U.S. scientific research ecosystem. The Senators wrote to NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan “to express concern about funding delays and widespread confusion at universities and research organizations across the country,…