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Leaders at two prominent Baltimore organizations say a new housing development will reduce the city’s unhoused populatio...
12/16/2025

Leaders at two prominent Baltimore organizations say a new housing development will reduce the city’s unhoused population.

The 42-unit building at 111 Park Avenue, called Sojourner Place at Park, will provide apartments for people who have been chronically unhoused, including those on disability.

Leaders at two prominent Baltimore organizations say a new housing development could give some of the city’s most vulnerable residents a stable place to live.

Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka on Monday planned to introduce two pieces of legislation he said are designed to...
12/16/2025

Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka on Monday planned to introduce two pieces of legislation he said are designed to protect the county’s non-U.S. citizens.

The councilman says one bill challenges the county’s MOU agreement with ICE.

Maryland’s revenue forecast for December remains relatively steady, but the state’s key financial panel says federal unc...
12/16/2025

Maryland’s revenue forecast for December remains relatively steady, but the state’s key financial panel says federal uncertainty and tax code changes still leave a lot up to chance in the coming months.

The Board of Revenue Estimates predicts small revenue gains in the current and upcoming fiscal year, but federal economic uncertainty remains a concern.

The Student Support Network is a nonprofit organization that for 10 years has addressed the challenge of poverty and foo...
12/14/2025

The Student Support Network is a nonprofit organization that for 10 years has addressed the challenge of poverty and food insecurity experienced by many students in Baltimore County, where 13% of children now live below the federal poverty level.

Student Support Network founder Laurie Mitchell-Taylor joined Midday to describe how the Student Support Network continues to make a positive difference for thousands of Baltimore County students, at a time when the needs of many county families are growing.

Student Support Network founder Laurie Mitchell-Taylor describes how the 10-year-old non-profit assists needy Baltimore County students with donated food, clothing, school supplies and other support through programs in 21 schools.

Frederick County’s Board of Education narrowly approved changes to a policy meant to protect gender diverse students thi...
12/14/2025

Frederick County’s Board of Education narrowly approved changes to a policy meant to protect gender diverse students this week.

The board approved amendments to a policy designed to protect gender diverse students

How are public schools preparing for AI?On this episode of 'Thoughts on Tech & Things' Host Jason Michael Perry sits do...
12/14/2025

How are public schools preparing for AI?

On this episode of 'Thoughts on Tech & Things' Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Dawn Shirey, director of Virtual Learning and Instructional Technology for Baltimore City Public Schools, to explore how one of the nation’s largest urban school systems is preparing teachers and students for the age of AI.

Host Jason Michael Perry sits down with Dawn Shirey, Director of Virtual Learning and Instructional Technology for Baltimore City Public Schools, to explore how one of the nation’s largest urban school systems is preparing teachers and students for the age of AI

Maryland lawmakers will once again attempt to decriminalize drug paraphernalia like needles, syringes and pipes in next ...
12/14/2025

Maryland lawmakers will once again attempt to decriminalize drug paraphernalia like needles, syringes and pipes in next year’s legislative session.

Advocates say the bill will not only help people get treatment, but it will also help better inform the community about what is in street drugs.

𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘺 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 GBMC - Greater Baltimore Medical Center

The bill was vetoed by then-Governor Larry Hogan in 2021

On the 'Midday Healthwatch', former Baltimore City Health Commissioner and Washington Post columnist Dr. Leana Wen cover...
12/13/2025

On the 'Midday Healthwatch', former Baltimore City Health Commissioner and Washington Post columnist Dr. Leana Wen covers the federal rollback of vaccine recommendations.

Dr. Leana Wen is former health commissioner for Baltimore City, and is now a regular columnist on health news at the Washington Post.

Crime rates for almost every category are down in Baltimore, but one category that did not decrease is petty theft. Balt...
12/13/2025

Crime rates for almost every category are down in Baltimore, but one category that did not decrease is petty theft. Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley discusses porch piracy, an uptick in police recruitment and updates on the investigation into the people behind a mass overdose in a West Baltimore neighborhood last summer.

Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley was named the city's top cop in 2023, after many years working in the department.

This week on The Stoop Storytelling Series Podcast, two romantic holiday stories. Check it out below or on your favorite...
12/13/2025

This week on The Stoop Storytelling Series Podcast, two romantic holiday stories.

Check it out below or on your favorite podcast platform!

This week on the podcast, two romantic holiday stories.

City of Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor’s was sworn-in to this third term on Thursday. Joining O’Connor in taking the o...
12/13/2025

City of Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor’s was sworn-in to this third term on Thursday. Joining O’Connor in taking the oath of office were five new city council members, and two additional members returning from the last administration.

Michael O’Connor enters his third consecutive term as Frederick City’s mayor, joined by five new city council members, and two members returning from the last administration

There will be nine Baltimore County Council seats up for grabs in 2026, but you wouldn’t know it from the Maryland State...
12/12/2025

There will be nine Baltimore County Council seats up for grabs in 2026, but you wouldn’t know it from the Maryland State Board of Elections’ website.

It shows just seven districts, which is causing confusion for some council candidates.

New districts approved, but the website hasn’t caught up.

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