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Wes Moore

The exterior of Oriole Park at Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles, in South Baltimore.
What is ‘Camden Crossing’? Mysterious survey asks about a Camden Yards revitalization effort
“Camden Crossing,” according to the poll, would aim to create new economic opportunities in the area with housing, hotels, shops, office space and health and education services, the poll says. It asks respondents how familiar they were with the revitalization plan.
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
U.S. Army veteran tapped to run Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Retired Col. John Lombardi takes the reins months after the state chose a new health care service provider. Gov. Wes Moore’s administration fired the previous contractor over findings of longstanding abuse and neglect suffered by residents.
A customer counts out cash to pay for cannabis at Far & Dotter on July 1, 2023, the first day of recreational cannabis legalization in Maryland
Maryland hemp businesses sue governor, cannabis administration over new law
Maryland hemp businesses file lawsuit against governor and state agencies over THC concentration limits in hemp-derived products, claiming it will put them out of business.
Surrounded by members of his cabinet, Gov. Wes Moore talks to reporters at Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area on Thursday, July 20, 2023 after announcing a change in state policy on Chesapeake Bay Clean up.
Wes Moore is on the road to everywhere, so I followed along
We already elected Wes Moore, a historic accomplishment that made him the first Black governor of this state and the youngest current governor of any state. So, who is he trying to win over with a relentless travel schedule? What’s the purpose of all this roaming, racking up enough miles to cross Maryland four times over?
Gov. Wes Moore’s announcement of the creation of the Maryland Economic Council means the state will be finding ways to boost the competitiveness of Maryland companies, says Delali Dzirasa, CEO of Fearless, a Baltimore digital services firm.
Letters: Gov. Moore’s Economic Council a win for competitiveness
Maryland's new Economic Council will help the state do a better job of attracting businesses and helping them to become more competitive, says Delali Dzirasa, CEO of Fearless, a digital services firm based in Baltimore.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Cannabis social equity leader; O’Malley portraits unveiled; members named to water and higher ed panels; Olszewski taps former MDE secretary
Just over two weeks since the legal sales of recreational cannabis began, Gov. Wes Moore on Monday announced his pick to lead the state agency responsible for ensuring Maryland’s cannabis industry includes entrepreneurs from communities harmed by marijuana prohibition.
Gov. Wes Moore introduces a new focus for Chesapeake Bay clean-up efforts during an event at the Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area in Queenstown.
Gov. Wes Moore outlines new approach to Chesapeake Bay cleanup
Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday announced that Maryland would be the first state to respond to a recent study pointing out roadblocks to faster progress on cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay.
Gov. Wes Moore laughs during an interview with The Baltimore Banner in his office on June 29, 2023, at the Maryland State House.
Gov. Moore and his family get a Vogue moment
The prominent placement in a national magazine is likely to boost Moore’s already-rising star in the political world. Among those quoted in the article praising Moore: former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and MSNBC host Joy Reid.
There’s been little word about progress on a lease for the Baltimore Orioles to remain at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which is frustrating state Treasurer Dereck Davis.
State treasurer: ‘Too much foot-dragging’ on Orioles lease negotiations
“They owe it to the state and the taxpayers,” Maryland Treasurer Dereck Davis said Wednesday at a meeting of the Board of Public Works, pressing for answers on lease negotiations between the Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority.
Gov. Wes Moore is photographed during an interview with The Baltimore Banner in his office on June 29, 2023, at the Maryland State House.
Six months in, Gov. Moore must balance big plans for Maryland’s future with immediate challenges
Moore did a series of interviews with reporters ahead of the six-month mark anniversary discussing his successes so far and his vision for the future.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and his wife Dawn Flythe Moore, shown at the inauguration in January, sold their Guilford mansion for $2.525 million.
SOLD: Gov. Wes Moore, wife sell six-bedroom Baltimore ‘manor’ for $2.5M
Maryland’s first couple sold their nearly 8,000-square-foot mansion in Baltimore’s Guilford neighborhood last week, according to real estate listings.
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is joining the lineup for The Baltimore Banner's inaugural conference, iMPACT Maryland presented by Whiting-Turner.
Pete Buttigieg joins lineup for The Banner’s iMPACT Maryland conference
The Baltimore Banner is bringing together state and local leaders for a daylong discussion of vital issues facing Maryland on Oct. 10 at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Political notes: Endorsement battle in U.S. Senate; Moore heads to Jamaica; hearing on East Baltimore redevelopment delayed; more translators coming to county government
Gov. Wes Moore's fourth college commencement speech of the year will be a bit far from Maryland, as he heads to the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean in Kingston, Jamaica, this weekend.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, shown in his State House office in June, has been raising money for the Democratic Governors Association at the Sun Valley Conference, a closed-door event in Idaho known as “billionaire summer camp.”
Where is Gov. Wes Moore? He’s gone west to raise money for fellow Dems at ‘billionaire summer camp’
The governor has been fundraising for the Democratic Governors Association at the Sun Valley Conference, a closed-door event in Idaho that attracts rich and powerful investors and executives, including from the media and tech worlds.
An entranceway to a building includes a revolving door. Above the door are letters that spell out business appointments. On the facade above, letters spell out Edgar Hoover FBI Building.
Feds amend criteria for new FBI headquarters, giving Maryland bid a boost
The GSA anticipates making a selection in the next few months.
Wes Moore and his son, James Moore, arrive at the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial to lay a wreath and say a prayer before the governor-elect is sworn in as the first African American governor of the state of Maryland.
The idea of slavery reparations has stalled in Maryland. Local campaigns could change that.
There’s never been a consensus in Maryland on the need for reparations, what they might look like or who should qualify for them. Legislation to create a commission on the concept — just study the idea — has died twice in the Maryland General Assembly in the last two years. Maybe, just maybe, we’re about to see the start of a campaign to approach this at the local level.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Political notes: No General Assembly vacancies; two political books; climate advice for Moore
For several months, the General Assembly has been dealing with a post-election series of departures and appointments.
The Maryland Transit Administration is relaunching the planning process for the proposed Red Line east-west route in Baltimore.
Commentary: Relaunch of the Red Line revives promise of our communities
The revived east-west Red Line project will bring Baltimore communities together and provide a range of benefits to residents across the Baltimore region, say Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr.
Maryland and Baltimore political leaders stand for a picture after a press conference June 15, 2023, to announce revival of the proposed Red Line transit project.
Commentary: Red Line connecting East, West Baltimore will spur economic growth
A revived Red Line to connect East and West Baltimore is long overdue and will spur economic growth throughout the city and region, say Mark Anthony Thomas, CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, and Kathy E. Hollinger, CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership.
John Huffington, center, is applauded during a meeting of the Maryland Board of Public Works on July 5, 2023. The board awarded $2.9 million for being wrongly convicted and incarcerated for decades. Huffington, who was on death row, has written a book and worked for nonprofit organizations since his conviction was vacated.
State pays nearly $3M to John Huffington, wrongly convicted of murder
John Huffington was wrongly convicted of double murder in Harford County in 1981, in a case so flawed that the lead prosecutor was ultimately disbarred for his conduct in the case. Huffington was pardoned earlier this year.
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