The pandemic forced many factories overseas to shut down, dramatically reducing production. There are also shortages of ships, containers and truck drivers.
Massive public lynchings of Black men were nurtured by Waco, Texas, newspapers
In Waco, Texas, up to 15,000 white men, women and children, elected officials and law enforcement would gather to watch public lynchings of Black men.
Anti-lynching laws have not passed Congress in 130 years
In January 1900, George Henry White, the only Black man within the U.S. House, proposed a bill to ban lynching. During his speech, he was interrupted and the bill never went past the House Judiciary Committee.
Maryland will pay wrongfully convicted man
Maryland has agreed to pay a wrongfully convicted prisoner more than $500,000 in compensation.
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission removes 60% of trains from service
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission ordered the removal of all 7000-series railcars from service. Only 40 trains will remain operating as of now. 7000-series trains make up nearly 60% of Metrorail’s fleet so trains will operate about every 30 minutes rather than the usual 5-8 minutes.
‘Critters in crisis’: Pollution is reducing wildlife populations in Montgomery County streams
Certain insects, fish, and amphibians are now considered at-risk in Montgomery County Streams. Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery Parks blame pollution. County officials say residents can play a crucial role in preventing pollution in local streams.
Initiatives take on the challenge of cleaning the Baltimore Harbor, but problems run deep
Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore has been working the past 10 years to clean up the Baltimore Harbor. By collecting trash and eliminating plastic waste, the city and the partnership have made progress in making the Harbor more recreational. However, issues like sewage and excess nutrients put a damper on having a fully swimmable and fishable Harbor.
Maryland needs to do more to enforce anti-lead laws, advocates say
Advocates are calling on Maryland leaders to boost spending on anti-lead programs and improve enforcement.
More non-prescription meds are coming to vending machines
Vending machines in Maryland can now stock everything from allergy relief to some contraception along with candy or chips under a new state law.
Newspapers printed hate for scores of years, leading to racist violence
Over several decades, hundreds of white-owned newspapers across the U.S. fueled racist hate crimes against Black Americans.