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MD Among 10 Best States For Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why MD Among 10 Best States For Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why
MD Among 10 Best States For Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why A new study says some mid-Atlantic states are among the nation's leaders for having the best conditions for immigrants. Virginia ranked No. 1 as the most welcoming state for immigrants, while Arizona was named the worst, according to the study from SmileHub. The report evaluated states on 17 key factors, including the share of immigrants, job opportunities, and legal protections. The study was released as concerns rise over the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants, which is also increasing fears among immigrants legally in the US. "Over 51 million immigrants live …

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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …

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School-Aged Children, College Students In Maryland Among Recipients Of Racist Text Messages: AG School-Aged Children, College Students In Maryland Among Recipients Of Racist Text Messages: AG
School-Aged Children, College Students In Maryland Among Recipients Of Racist Text Messages: AG Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is imploring possible victims to come forward after the state was the latest to be targeted by a series of racist text messages that have been circulating. Brown issued an alert this week advising that his office has received multiple complaints about racist messages that were sent to Black residents, including some school-aged children and college-aged students, "causing significant distress." "Without knowing or making any assumptions about the senders’ true intent," Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell said in a statement.  …

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by Zak Failla
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Hate Crimes, Harassment Of Same-Sex Couple In Maryland Neighborhood Lands Man Jail Time Hate Crimes, Harassment Of Same-Sex Couple In Maryland Neighborhood Lands Man Jail Time
Hate Crimes, Harassment Of Same-Sex Couple In Maryland Neighborhood Lands Man Jail Time A hateful man who targeted a same-sex couple in his neighborhood is to serve more than a year in jail, the Frederick County State's Attorney announced. Thurmont resident Michael David Burns was sentenced to nine years, with all but 18 months suspended to be served in the Frederick County Adult Detention Center after being convicted on 10 counts, including multiple hate crimes involving his neighbors. Prosecutors say that the victims, a same-sex couple who are neighbors of Burns, reported the trespassing and harassment last year directly to the State’s Attorney’s Office, prompting a len…

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by Zak Failla
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Maryland Woman, Neo-Nazi From Florida Plotted To 'Completely Destroy' Baltimore: DOJ Maryland Woman, Neo-Nazi From Florida Plotted To 'Completely Destroy' Baltimore: DOJ
Maryland Woman, Neo-Nazi From Florida Plotted To 'Completely Destroy' Baltimore: DOJ Federal officials say that a Catonsville woman and a Neo-Nazi man in Florida conspired to disrupt an energy facility in Maryland in furtherance of their violent extremist beliefs. Sarah Beth Clendaniel, 34, and Orlando resident Brandon Clint Russell, 27, are facing federal charges for coming up with an elaborate plan to “completely destroy the city,” in a move that threatened thousands in Maryland, according to the Department of Justice. “This alleged planned attack threatened lives and would have left thousands of Marylanders in the cold and dark,” Maryland US Attorney Erek L. Barron said…

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Maryland Officials Condemn 'Racist' Vandalism Of Historically Black Church, Suspects On The Run Maryland Officials Condemn 'Racist' Vandalism Of Historically Black Church, Suspects On The Run
Maryland Officials Condemn 'Racist' Vandalism Of Historically Black Church, Suspects On The Run Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has released a statement following the vandalism of a historically black church in Potomac, claiming that the vandals acted in an act of racism.  On the night of Friday, Nov. 25, vandals attacked the Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Church in Potomac, with authorities releasing images of the suspects in an attempt to identify them, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Church VandalsMontgomery County Police "It saddens me greatly that we continue to witness more racist and hate-filled vandalism in our County", stated Elrich. "Throughout our n…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Killer Who Carried Out 'Atrocious' Attacks On DC's Homeless Indicted On 17 Charges: Feds Killer Who Carried Out 'Atrocious' Attacks On DC's Homeless Indicted On 17 Charges: Feds
Killer Who Carried Out 'Atrocious' Attacks On DC's Homeless Indicted On 17 Charges: Feds The man who went on a shooting spree targeting homeless populations in Washington DC and New York City last march has been indicted on 17 charges including first-degree murder, federal officials said. The indictment charges Gerard Brevard III with “aggravating circumstances,” finding that the murder was especially heinous, atrocious or cruel. If aggravating circumstances are found by a jury at trial, Brevard faces a maximum of life imprisonment without the possibility of release on the murder charge. The indictment only charges offenses committed in Washington, D.C. Brevard set out on …

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by Cecilia Levine
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County Executive In Maryland Responds To White Power Flyers Distributed At Area Lake County Executive In Maryland Responds To White Power Flyers Distributed At Area Lake
County Executive In Maryland Responds To White Power Flyers Distributed At Area Lake Officials are addressing yet another bias incident as hate crimes sweep through Maryland, often sharing the same disturbing message: "white power". After "white power" flyers were found distributed around Lake Kittamaqundi, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball released a statement, claiming these crimes are "not an isolated occurrence". In recent days, we have become aware of a Hate Bias Incident that took place at Lake Kittamaqundi over the weekend. @HCPDNews is investigating the incident and has identified similar flyers in various states revealing that this is not an isolated occurren…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Maryland Man Charged With Bias-Motivated Assaults, Posing As Police In DC Park: DOJ Maryland Man Charged With Bias-Motivated Assaults, Posing As Police In DC Park: DOJ
Maryland Man Charged With Bias-Motivated Assaults, Posing As Police In DC Park: DOJ A Maryland man who posed as a police officer is facing multiple charges for allegedly assaulting multiple men in bias-motivated attacks due to their sexual orientation, federal officials announced. Michael Thomas Pruden, 48, was arrested and charged for several assaults at a popular Washington, DC park, several of which were due to his victims’ perceived sexual orientation, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Specifically, Pruden was charged by a federal grand jury of: Five counts of assault on federal land; Impersonating a federal officer; Hate crimes sentencing enhancement alleging …

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by Zak Failla
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Montgomery County Officials Address String Of Church Vandalisms Montgomery County Officials Address String Of Church Vandalisms
Montgomery County Officials Address String Of Church Vandalisms Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has released a statement after a string of recent church vandalism incidents and suspected arsons, officials say. In the statement, Elrich states that "hate in any form has no home in Montgomery County" when addressing the recent attacks. "The criminal activity that took place over the weekend does not represent the values of inclusion and equity that we are striving for in the communities of this County. We pride ourselves on our diversity of religious communities. A hateful incident against one community impacts us all", said Elrich. The statement …

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by Annie DeVoe