In just 37 days, our community did something amazing. Despite a massive misinformation campaign by Mayor Randy Taylor using taxpayer resources, such as the city’s Facebook and other official …
Over the course of my career, I have devoted myself to upholding the rule of law in Maryland’s courtrooms and public institutions.
As a former Deputy State’s Attorney for Anne Arundel …
In recent months, there has been significant discussion regarding the City’s repeal of collective bargaining. Opinions have varied widely, particularly around its impact on both the financial …
With its latest funding proposal, the Trump Administration is doubling down on a harmful agenda that threatens to rip our most vulnerable neighbors from their homes while further eroding access to …
To the residents of Salisbury,
I want to address the petition now circulating regarding the proposed elimination of collective bargaining for City of Salisbury employees. As Mayor, I have always …
In his recent letter to employees and residents, Mayor Taylor described the City Council's decision to dismantle collective bargaining as a difficult but necessary step to ensure long-term fiscal …
The recent decision by Mayor Randy Taylor and City Councilmembers April Jackson, Melissa Holland, and Sharon Deshiell to repeal collective bargaining rights for Salisbury city workers, firefighters, …
Neighborhoods outside of Salisbury such as Nithsdale, West Nithsdale, and areas south and east of the city that are served by the Salisbury Fire Department are in imminent danger of losing that …
Dear Residents and Employees,
I am writing to you following the recent City Council vote regarding collective bargaining and the decision to discontinue the current union arrangement. This was …
Governor Wes Moore’s veto of SB 459 is a disappointing and misguided decision that overlooks both the capabilities of Maryland’s local news organizations and the urgent need to strengthen the …
Missing-in-action report: Has anyone seen a Republican politician or elected representative of the common middle class in local, state or national politics?
Maryland’s economic resilience is rooted in the strength of our local communities—from the family farms of the Eastern Shore to the small businesses that anchor Baltimore’s suburban …
The Office of the State Fire Marshal invites residents to take a short survey to help it better serve Marylanders.
The feedback received will guide efforts to better serve Maryland communities, …
In local government, progress is not measured by discussion alone—it is measured by action. And when action stalls, residents notice. The current Council has often voiced concerns about lack of …
Under federal guidelines signed into law in July 2025, the first wave of Marylanders who cannot prove they are working at least 20 hours per week may begin losing food assistance this month. The law …
In rural parts of the state, including Southern Maryland, patients face a persistent reality: the health care they access is often determined by geography, not by medical need. This March, during …
Wicomico County stands at a crossroads in its history. We face numerous challenges that have unfortunately been made worse by the last four years of instability and needless drama emanating from the …
Public trust is the foundation of good government. Residents expect that the decisions made by elected officials are based on what is best for the community as a whole—not influenced by personal …
I would like to respond to the TWO recent editorial screeds authored by city councilwoman Angela Blake. First, it appears Ms. Blake’s recent religious conversion as to accountability, transparency, …
There are many questions facing the executive branch of Salisbury’s city government, yet too few answers are reaching the public.
Residents and some council members have repeatedly asked for …
During the March 2, 2026, City Council meeting, there was discussion about reverting the Council meeting schedule back to every other week. This is notable given that the Council recently voted — …
As a parent of teens who spends a great deal of time talking with other families, I hear the same concern repeated in different ways: keeping kids safe online feels harder than it should be. Parents …
The water main replacement project in Salisbury City Park is past the halfway point. The pipeline trench excavation includes from Memorial Plaza to the Waterworks building, within a few feet of …
The number one issue facing Marylanders is the cost of living. Over the past few years, taxes have gone up, fees have gone up, insurance premiums have increased, the cost of rent has increased, and …
As I travel around Maryland, I see so much litter on the sides of roads, much of which is beverage containers. Approximately 5.5 billion beverage containers are sold in Maryland each year.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many veterans will be hospitalized, receiving the medical care they earned through their service. No veteran should feel alone, and the VA Maryland Health Care System …
At the 1/23/26 news conference, County Executive Julie Giordano stated Public Safety as the reason for executing the 287(g) agreement. Sheriff Lewis concurred, adding that avoiding the Minnesota …
Public safety improved. Violent, dangerous criminals off the streets. Who would be against that? Not us.
I have spent many years working as an unpaid volunteer on water and sewer planning in Wicomico County because reliable infrastructure is one of the most basic responsibilities of local government. It …
As we step into 2026, we are energized by the opportunities ahead and deeply committed to continuing our work on behalf of crime victims across Maryland. A new year brings renewed purpose — and …
Once again the usual foes ( Ocean city mayor and council, congressman Harris, our local Senator, please note all are Republicans who seem to ignore the coming flooding from rising sea levels that …
Our healthcare system is broken. Families here in Wicomico County know that better than almost anyone. The cost of health insurance keeps rising, and millions of Americans still cannot afford basic …
Our health care system is broken. Families in Wicomico County, Maryland, know that better than almost anyone.
Bryn Beeder is a visiting instructor in kinesiology, nutrition and health at Miami University. This article originally appeared in The Conversation.
For many, holidays are synonymous with …
Recently, a small cadre of developers and their supporters cosigned a letter in this publication concerning the debate over Downtown parking and the proposed development projects. Their general point …
Imagine a downtown where the lights shine brighter because the city finally believed in itself, a place alive with residents, performances, and purpose.
Picture this: a crisp December evening in …
Every week, we hear from food pantries, schools, and local nonprofits struggling to meet a growing need: families who simply don’t have enough to eat. These are not strangers or statistics; …
In Maryland, county governments do not prosecute, convict, or exonerate anyone. They play no role in determining wrongful incarceration settlements. Yet a new law forces them to pay the bill anyway.
…
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Luisel Ricks-Santi, University of Florida(THE CONVERSATION) “Me encontraron càncer …
For much of the 20th century, young Americans were seen as free speech’s fiercest defenders. But now, young Americans are growing more skeptical of free speech.
Read more opinions
Take the high road. Respond to the topic — not the person. Refrain from demonizing others for their opinions. Assume those you disagree with are, like you, genuinely interested in improving the community.