Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival Returns to Towson for 29th Year

Towson, MD, September 20, 2025 — The 29th Annual Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival (#BCAACFEST) is set to once again bring thousands of people together in the heart of Towson for a free, family-friendly celebration of history,...

Baltimore MS-13 trial: What to know about the gang’s ties to Maryland

Three people alleged to be MS-13 members are on trial this month on federal racketeering charges tying a Baltimore-based clique of the Salvadoran street gang to the killings of two teenage girls and four other attacks on alleged rivals. The men...

Maryland leaders, UMES mourn passing of HBCU icon Earl. S. Richardson

Dr. Earl S. Richardson, former president of Morgan State University, has died at the age of 81. Richardson was a graduate of then-Maryland College and held several key positions at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Richardson was a key...

Maryland Comptroller Reports $459.8M Surplus in FY 2025 Closeout

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (September 16, 2025) — The Maryland Office of the Comptroller released its fiscal year 2025 closeout report on September 12, revealing an unassigned General Fund balance of $459.8 million as of June 30, the end of the state fiscal...

Kirk built vast religious-right network

In the wake of his fatal shooting, Charlie Kirk leaves behind a vast network of politically active religious leaders that will likely continue to influence politics for years to come. “Turning Point USA is an organization unparalleled on the...

A Baltimore County landfill wants to dump more ‘trash juice’ into the Gunpowder

As rainwater trickles through waste in a landfill, it collects toxins, chemicals and heavy metals, forming a pungent and polluted brew. The technical term for the mixture is “leachate,” but it’s also known as “trash juice.” The Days Cove Rubble...

Carnival Cruise Line Issues Subtle Four-Word Response After Protests At Baltimore's Cruise Terminal

One of the world's most well-known cruise lines, Carnival Cruise Line, continues to face controversy. Among the recent issues is the ban on four Carnival employees by the U.S. government for a period of ten years. Adding to the frustration,...

When Baltimore’s first synagogue opened, the whole city showed up | GUEST COMMENTARY

On a September evening in 1845, Baltimoreans crowded into a new brick synagogue at the corner of Lloyd and Salsbury streets. It was the first synagogue ever built in Maryland, and the dedication was no small affair. Ministers from at least four...

Harford County teacher is Maryland's winner of prestigious award

A Harford County teacher is the Maryland recipient of a national foundation's award for excellence.Erica Richardson, an educator at Joppatowne High School, was named the Maryland recipient of the National Education Association Foundation's 2026...

For fourth straight year, no students test proficient in math at Baltimore high school

Baltimore (WBFF) — A Fox45 News investigation has uncovered yet another stunning failure in Baltimore City Public Schools when it comes to academic outcomes. Despite a dramatic increase in funding, Project Baltimore found one City high school that...

10 Iconic Pop Culture Friendships, From a Certified Platonic Lover Girl

While I would probably describe my romantic history as “lackluster,” friendships have always come naturally to me. Blame it on my Aquarius Venus (IYKYK): Emotional support, fun hangouts, and I don’t need to think about your finances or fret over...

National Guard to Memphis: Trump’s Latest Move Against Cities and Immigrants

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is part of the deployment troops in Memphis. Photo: EFE September 16, 2025 Hour: 1:59 am U.S. President Donald Trump issued an order on Monday, September 15, to deploy the National Guard to Memphis,...

Hispanic festivities scale back as Trump increases immigration enforcement

One Saturday every September, Joseph Lee Park in East Baltimore becomes a rollicking party filled with the sounds of Banda music and bites of tacos, pozole and sopes for thousands tcelebrating Mexico’s independence day. But this year, organizers...

2025 Maryland Folk Festival: Performers, road closures & food vendors

The 2025 Maryland Folk Festival is a free, three-day event scheduled for Sept. 19-21 in downtown Salisbury. Several downtown roads will be closed for the event, with some closures beginning as early as mid-September. The festival will feature a...

Baltimore County Council approves redistricting maps

The Baltimore County Council on Monday night voted 5 to 2 to approve a redistricting map that gives Maryland’s third-largest county more opportunity to represent its diverse population, with two Black-majority districts and one majority-minority...

Baltimore nonprofit is making sure to standout for Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is complicated for many this year. Baltimore nonprofit Nuestras Raíces always puts on one of its main events of the year during this month, but given the current political climate, there have been hard...

‘Maryland Night Live’ blends local humor with the chronically online in 15th season

The screen above the stage at the Dekelboum Concert Hall on Thursday depicted red solo cups scattered around a dimly lit room, the kind of place where your shoes stick to the floor. It was a quintessential college party scene, ready for Maryland...

Maryland launches first teacher apprenticeship program

MARYLAND - Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the first state-sponsored registered apprenticeship program for teachers. The program is a partnership between the Maryland Department of Labor, the Maryland State Education Association and the...

Baltimore educators say nonprofit still owes them wages from last school year

Baltimore groups say promoting Hispanic, Latino culture is as important as ever