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Jim Shea, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s nominee to be the city’s next solicitor, is one step closer to being confirmed for the job following a unanimous vote by Baltimore City Council’s Rules and Government Oversight Committee on Thursday.
Credit: Robert Lang
A group of University of Maryland students are petitioning to remove the late state Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. s name from the university s administration building, citing a record of racist and homophobic comments.
The Diamondback reports the students are seeking the removal in line with a University System of Maryland policy adopted in December. The new policy allows community members to ask for the names of campus buildings to be changed or removed.
The university announced the renaming of its administration building last June. The drive to take his name off the building predates his Jan. 15 death.
Senator Francis “Frank” Kelly Jr.: “Money should not be your priority”
Money should not be your priority. It’s a need that must be met, but it is not the most important need. Helping others, family, improving communities with lasting impact; these should be top priorities. As part of my series about “individuals and organizations making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure of interviewing former […]
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VMS May 13, 2019
More than a year ago, Montgomery County Police found a pregnant Howard County teacher murdered. Since then, Laura Wallen’s parents have pushed for a tougher punishment for killing pregnant women. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation into law Monday. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports on her parents’ emotional journey for justice and what they plan to do next. Maryland Mar 7, 2019