A roof over their heads – and quickly
When Elizabeth Guercio’s children first heard about their new home, she said, "they thought it was a lie." "I had to take pictures and show them: this is your bed. This is your room," she [...]
Lining up for a meal and so much more
On a recent Tuesday, a few dozen people line up for a hot meal at Our Daily Bread Employment Center. Some are regulars; others have come for the first time. Each of them has a [...]
COVID-19 vaccinations distributed in West Baltimore
Residents of West Baltimore's Irvington community and nearby neighborhoods, many of whom struggle with barriers to health care and transportation, eagerly lined a sidewalk for a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic Wednesday morning. Some arrived two [...]
Wins and losses at the end of the General Assembly session, and the fight for justice continues
After 90 days and the introduction of nearly 2,800 bills, the Maryland General Assembly ended its 2021 legislative session on April 12 – bringing to a close what was arguably one of the strangest sessions [...]
A single, sparking truth
William J. McCarthy Jr. Executive Director “They saw his humanity.” Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison made this simple statement so powerful after the verdict against former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin on Tuesday. Ellison was [...]
In underserved communities, furry friends need health care, too
Twenty-seven adorable fur faces trotted into a parking lot in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood for some check-ups on Wednesday, and everybody left a little bit healthier – even just in spirit. The Maryland SPCA had [...]