Are You a Good Citizen? By J.E. Dean
Recently, liberal friends of mine have backed off blaming President Trump for the war in Iran, high grocery and gas prices, and the sometimes violent and unnecessary ICE raids. It is not because they’ve bought into absurd claims that somehow “Dumocrats” are to blame. Rather it is because they now blame the people who […]
Taken Friends and the Coming Aging Crisis by Hugh Panaro
CleanShot 2026 07 29 at 08.17.50 A jazzy bossa nova drifted in from my sound system, and I thought of my friend Oscar who recently died. Oscar was taken by something as banal as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a deadly bacterial infection that struck after he was weakened battling cancer and other illnesses for […]
Vienna’s Revolutionary Past Returns to the River
“Vienna was a very original colonial town with plantations that developed for agriculture up and down the Nanticoke River, and many people aren’t really familiar with that,” Dr. Patricia Johnson said. “That combination of waterfront and agriculture brought together commerce in Vienna.” Johnson, a member of the Vienna Heritage Society, has been helping rebuild […]
Are You a Good Citizen? By J.E. Dean
Recently, liberal friends of mine have backed off blaming President Trump for the war in Iran, high grocery and gas prices, and the sometimes violent and unnecessary ICE raids. It is not because they’ve bought into absurd claims that somehow “Dumocrats” are to blame. Rather it is because they now blame the people who voted […]
Taken Friends and the Coming Aging Crisis by Hugh Panero
A jazzy bossa nova drifted in from my sound system, and I thought of my friend Oscar who recently died. Oscar was taken by something as banal as Clostridioides difficile (C. diff), a deadly bacterial infection that struck after he was weakened battling cancer and other illnesses for several years. A buddy once described the […]
Maryland Students Continue Minimal Gains on Test Scores, But Demographic Gaps Remain
Elementary school students take a standardized test in this file photo. Test results released Tuesday showed Maryland public school students making steady progress in math and language arts proficiency, but wide gaps still remain between different demographic groups. (Photo by Will and Deni McIntyre/Getty Stock Photo) Test results released Tuesday by the Maryland State Department […]
BAAM’s James Bell Elected Vice President of Maryland State Board of Education
Dr. James C. Bell, a veteran educator with deep ties to Talbot and Dorchester counties, has been elected vice president of the Maryland State Board of Education for the 2026-27 term. Bell joined the State Board in July 2025 after being appointed by Gov. Wes Moore. He began his career as a math teacher and […]
Qlarant Names SVP to Drive Growth and Lead Legislative Outreach Efforts
Accomplished executive and former congressional leader brings extensive expertise in business growth, government affairs, and strategic development to support Qlarant’s continued success. Qlarant is pleased to announce the appointment of Dion Trahan as Senior Vice President of Growth and Legislative Outreach, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to expanding its impact across current and emerging markets. In this role, Mr. […]