Hate Crime Archives - Nottingham MD

Baltimore school board meeting halted after ‘obscene adult content’ airs

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore City Public Schools board meeting was halted on Tuesday after someone accessed the meeting and displayed “obscene adult content.” Officials say an unauthorized individual accessed the school system’s board meeting and displayed “antisemitic, racist, and obscene adult content that was deeply offensive, threatening, and inappropriate.” A message sent to the Baltimore City Public Schools community on Wednesday […]

NOW YOU KNOW: Year-end highlights – part 3

Posted on January 9, 2024 by News Desk

The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As we prepare for a new year filled with resolutions and growth, we took some time to review the highlights of what has taken place between the 2023 and upcoming 2024 legislative sessions. Once we return to Baltimore County after Sine Die, the work does not end. […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore announces additional funding for faith-based organizations, nonprofits to help protect against hate crimes

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $1 million in additional emergency state funding for hate crime prevention grants. Local organizations that serve protected classes and religious institutions are eligible for funding to hire security personnel for their facilities and membership through a new grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “I’ve said it before, […]

Councilman Marks: Antisemitic material distributed in Kingsville

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

KINGSVILLE, MD—Police are investigating after antisemitic material was distributed in the Kingsville area, Councilman David Marks said on Thursday morning. “We have received reports of anti-Semitic materials distributed in Kingsville along the Mount Vista Road corridor,” said Councilman Marks. “We immediately reported this activity to the Baltimore County Police Department who are aware of the activity and taking it seriously.” […]

Governor Moore announces $6.3 million to protect against hate crimes, enhance local police recruitment efforts

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced $6.3 million in funding to protect against hate crimes and to enhance local police recruitment and retention efforts through the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services. “Every Marylander has a role to play in combating racism, bias and hate and in keeping our communities safe,” said Governor Moore. “Through this […]

Attorney General Brown announces appointments newly-formed Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention

Posted on August 4, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced appointments to the newly formed Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention. The Commission is composed of 20 stakeholders from a cross-section of law enforcement, state and local institutions, and organizations representing communities targeted by hate crimes. In May, the General Assembly passed HB1066, creating the Commission that now […]

Police investigating after anti-Semitic literature found in Parkville, Cockeysville

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

PARKVILLE, MD—The Baltimore County Police Department’s Parkville Precinct and Cockeysville Precinct have taken several reports of literature being left in local neighborhoods. The reports have been coming in since January and, in some cases, police say the propaganda had an anti-Semitic tone to it. As detectives investigate this national trend, they are asking anyone with information concerning these cases to […]

Governor Hogan Maryland Budget Announcement 20221215

Governor Hogan announces preliminary FY24 budget plan, health care investments for rural and vulnerable communities [VIDEO]

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Thursday announced preliminary recommendations for the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) budget, a plan that supports continued economic growth and community revitalization, strong fiscal responsibility and budget sustainability, and key investments in critical areas—including expanding access to health care for rural and vulnerable communities. “I pledged to bring fiscal responsibility and common sense to our […]

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