Andrea Durán

“No grass, no crabs”: Maryland community grapples with Gunpowder River mud pollution The Gunpowder Riverkeeper and the Maryland Department of the Environment are suing the largest homebuilder in the country for water quality violations from their construction site. Meanwhile, the Jopp...

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Graphic from MDDC Press Association showing 2nd place winner Joe Iladri from Baltimore Business Journal for "Company gets $25M to build electric truck charging hub near port" and 1st place winners, Capital News Service reporters Andrea Durán, Daranee Balachandar and Alisha Camacho for "'No grass, No Crabs': Maryland community grapples with Gunpowder River mud pollution."

I’m honored to share that 'No grass, no crabs' has won first place in Environmental Reporting for the @mddcpress.bsky.social 2024 Contest as well as the @spj-posts.bsky.social Mark of Excellence Award for in-Depth Reporting in the Large category. 🏆
You can read our story below!

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Despite some rain and chilly weather in the early morning, Saturday saw a large crowd of vinyl enthusiasts for the semi-annual Record Store Day @recordstoreday.bsky.social at Rockville’s Purple Narwhal Music and Manga @purple-narwhal.bsky.social

14.04.2025 18:22 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Budget Problems Raise Questions over Blueprint's Future at MCPS As Maryland lawmakers debate education funding, concerns grow over the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future and its impact on Montgomery County Public Schools.

Weeks of debate in Annapolis over the state’s education budget—particularly funding for the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future—have stirred concern over how potential cuts could impact Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), especially its most vulnerable students. www.mymcmedia.org/blueprint-fu...

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Opponents have argued that uncertainty due to federal workforce cuts, concerns over potential land-grabbing from developers and potential overcrowding as reasons to pause the legislation.

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There were several supports of the legislation who say that it is a good first step while some say more community input and study needs to be done.

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Both proponents and opponents cite young people’s lack of housing opportunities and potential in-county workers as a reason to either pause or enact the legislation.

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Today at the MoCo county council hearing for the Housing NOW package, the council heard testimony from opponents who argue that there hasn’t been enough study and community feedback to enact it and proponents citing frustration for lack of immediate housing availability

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Council President Stewart Sits in on Community Exchange ‘Safe Space’ for Black Residents Montgomery County’s Black Community Exchange provides a safe space for dialogue, resources, and support with local officials.

Wednesday marked the first time a county official, in this case County Council President @cmkatestewart.bsky.social, was invited to listen in on the Black and African American Community Check-In Call and Info Resource Share. Read more at www.mymcmedia.org/council-pres...
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28.02.2025 01:30 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

United in Service and Support Online Informational Series - Montgomery County Council

This is the first of many coming out of the county council. After tomorrow, these conversations will be held every 2 weeks. According to the county, these sessions prioritize confidentiality: no registration is required, and questions are anonymous. www.montgomerycountymd.gov/COUNCIL/reso...

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Montgomery County Leaders Host United in Service and Support Community Meeting on February 25 at 7 p.m.

@vanhollen.senate.gov and @raskin.house.gov, together with the whole Montgomery County Council, will host a virtual community meeting in solidarity with federal workers and residents tomorrow, February 25, at 7 p.m. www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapp...

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Lawmakers seek to allow 'X' for sex on Maryland birth certificates - Maryland Matters Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill to create a new designation of “X” for sex on Maryland birth certificates, a move meant to give official recognition to transgender and non-binary people at a...

Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill to create a new designation of “X” for sex on birth certificates, a move meant to give official recognition to transgender and non-binary people at a moment of uncertainty for their community.
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Maryland tribe’s first female chief fights for identity, equality and preservation - Maryland Matters Donna Abbott, believed to be the first woman chief of the Nause-Waiwash tribe of Maryland, is fighting to revitalize the origins and traditions of the tribe, descendants of the Nanticoke and Choptank,...

Donna Abbott, just the second modern chief of Maryland's Nause-Waiwash tribe, is fighting to revitalize the origins and traditions of the tribe, descendants of the Nanticoke and Choptank, that were once nearly lost.
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Maryland tribe’s first female chief fights for identity, equality and preservation Maryland tribe’s first female chief fights for ide | RSS.com CAMBRIDGE, Md. – A little over five feet tall, the chief of the Nause-Waiwash walked quickly. Despite a limp from a recent total …

My @cnsmd.bsky.social profile piece on Chief Wolf Mother of the Nause-Waiwash was published last month on The Baltimore Banner @baltimoresun.bsky.social @marylandmatters.org @mddailyrecord.bsky.social and The Maryland Reporter. Read the story here: cnsmaryland.org/2024/12/13/m....

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On the basis of sex? SCOTUS hears arguments on Tennessee trans care ban WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday about the constitutionality of Tennessee’s 2023 ban on gender-affirming health care for minors. The landmark case, United States …

Yesterday SCOTUS heard arguments for US V Skrmetti, a case that could have national implications for minors’ access to gender-affirming care. cnsmaryland.org/2024/12/04/o...

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Senate panel passes bill making Chesapeake National Recreation Area a national park unit The Chesapeake Bay area is one step closer to becoming part of the national parks system with the Chesapeake Bay National Recreation Area Act moving onto the Senate floor.

The Chesapeake recreation area is one step closer to becoming a reality. Read it here: cnsmaryland.org/2024/11/19/s...

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