The Baltimore Orioles have pledged $250,000 and will match donations for Hurricane Milton relief, potentially contributing $500,000 overall, with The Patterson Foundation adding $100,000 if the goal is met.

Anne Arundel County hosted its first Hispanic Heritage Awards, honoring 23 locals for contributions in various fields and remembering Miguel Angel Luna.

Howard County celebrates local champions of disability inclusion during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, with awards presented to supportive businesses and individuals.

The East Columbia 50+ Center in Howard County won the "Large Project of the Year Award" from CEAM for its innovative, sustainable design and community engagement.

The U Choose program in Baltimore is under scrutiny for offering sex education and reproductive services to minors, including referrals to abortion and transgender hormone clinics, with federal funding and debate over parental rights.

A power outage at AACC's Arnold campus caused the temporary closure of the Arnold Senior Activity Center, with the department providing contact numbers for affected seniors seeking assistance.

Howard County honors Indigenous Peoples' Day with government office closures and activity center openings to recognize Indigenous contributions, reflecting a broader shift in cultural awareness.

The Howard County "BIG Shred" event, announced by Calvin Ball, will provide residents a secure way to shred confidential documents to prevent identity theft.

Howard County Human Rights Commission announces 2024 Human Rights Awards recipients, recognizing individuals and organizations for social justice efforts.

The Baltimore Jewish community held a rally to commemorate the one-year anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel, showing solidarity and honoring lives lost.

Anne Arundel County's Department of Aging and Disabilities is offering caregiver support group meetings in October with both in-person and virtual options to provide a safe space for caregivers.

Kat Locke-Jones has been named the 2025 Maryland Teacher of the Year for her educational and community service work.

Baltimore announces the conversion of two hotels into supportive housing units to address homelessness, a project by MOHS and the Department of Real Estate in partnership with various organizations.