Report for America

The science journal Neuron published a paper in July on the underrepresentation of African Americans in brain research, specifically in genomic studies…

Colleges are welcoming students back this month, but many of them won’t be enjoying the same learning experiences they used to. Remote learning can mean a…

Baltimore Mayor Jack Young is calling on city residents to respond to the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau announced last week that counting efforts will…

At least two people died and at least seven were critically injured after a gas explosion in Northwest Baltimore that destroyed three homes Monday…

Dr. Jay Perman, Chancellor of the University System of Maryland, said Thursday he decided to open the state’s 12 public colleges and universities with…

Tropical Storm Isaias struck the Mid Atlantic this morning, bringing inland freshwater flooding and strong gusts of winds to Baltimore City. While heavy…

More than halfway through the year of the 2020 Census, barely half of Baltimore residents have responded to the decennial survey, well below the rates for…

Environmental advocates went to Baltimore’s BRESCO trash incinerator Wednesday protesting its continued operation. BRESCO, located off Russell Street near…

Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh sent a letter to Gov. Larry Hogan today, asking him to extend and expand on eviction protections. The letter…

Applications for Governor Larry Hogan’s $10 million assisted housing relief program are due this week. The program will use federal CARES Act funds to…