Stories that need to be told’: Efforts to preserve Black history continue in MD. Maryland advocates, conservationists and museum leaders said they will continue working to preserve the state’s Black history despite what they call federal attempts to dismantle programs. The Daily Record (February 27, 2026)
Senate Considers Official Probe Of Black Boys Deaths In Old Juvenile Prison. Several state officials said they support a bill to launch a probe into the deaths of hundreds of Black boys at a once segregated reform school in Cheltenham, saying it might help with healing. City Biz (February 27, 2026)
New Bill Introduced To Uncover Truth About Unmarked Graves In Prince George’s County. In the summer of 2025, political leaders throughout Maryland toured a burial ground that was overgrown in Prince George’s County. The Bay Net (February 26, 2026)
Maryland archaeologists search for homestead of man who aided Harriet Tubman's brothers' escape. State archaeologists are surveying a swampy Dorchester County site believed to be the homestead of Jacob Jackson, a free Black man who helped Harriet Tubman's brothers escape slavery in 1854. WMAR News (February 26, 2026)
What does Maryland lawsuit against Homeland Security, ICE ask for? Public health and environmental concerns are among the reasons cited by the State of Maryland's lawsuit that asks a federal court to vacate the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's purchase of a Washington County warehouse to serve as an immigrant detention center. The Herald-Mail (February 25, 2026)
Grant fuels push to investigate Maryland's reform school for Black boys. The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services was awarded a $200,000 grant to begin searching for the remains of hundreds of boys in the woods near the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, the first step toward formal recognition of the boys' deaths. Baltimore Fishbowl (February 18, 2026)
Grant will fuel probe of deaths, unmarked graves at former reform school for Black boys. Funds will pay for a ground-penetrating radar survey and restoration of the cemetery grounds, according to the Maryland Historical Trust. The Southern Maryland Chronicle (February 17, 2026)
Grant fuels push to investigate MD's reform school for Black boys. Maryland awarded $2000000 to survey and restore the cemetery of Black boys who died at Cheltenham Youth Detention Center, advancing investigations. The Daily Record (February 17, 2026)
Berlin holds work session to consider ADU requirements. Berlin officials began laying the groundwork for how the town will comply with new state requirements for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by holding a joint work session this week with the mayor and council and the Berlin Planning Commission. Bayside Gazette (February 12, 2026)
Maryland Historical Trust Capital Grants Open. The Historical Preservation Capital Grant Program has one million dollars available this year. WCBC Radio (February 6, 2026)
Black history preservation grants awarded to Anne Arundel County sites. Four Anne Arundel County sites were awarded grants to help preserve local African American history. Capital Gazette (February 2, 2026)
Mid-Shore groups receive preservation grants. The Maryland Historical Trust and Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture has awarded 29 African American Heritage Preservation Program grants totaling $5 million to various Maryland organizations for fiscal year 2026, including groups on the Mid-Shore. The Star Democrat (January 29, 2026)
Catoctin Furnace advocates seek nearly 7,900-acre national history district expansion. The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society has started seeking support from area property owners for a planned years-long effort to expand the local National Register historic district by nearly 7,900 acres. Yahoo News (January 29, 2026)
Howard County bought historic buildings to reduce flooding in Ellicott City. Now it wants to sell them. Howard County officials have quietly taken the first step to sell six historic buildings on Old Ellicott City 's Main Street, telling state authorities this week the county does not have the resources to fully restore them. The Baltimore Banner (January 29, 2026)
$5 million for African American heritage preservation announced in Maryland - The Maryland Historical Trust announced millions in funding for 29 organizations to restore African American cultural and historical sites. WBOC (January 29, 2026)
Two local organizations get Black heritage grants. Two local organizations have received grants from the Maryland Historical Trust to help with preservation at two sites important to Black history in Frederick County. The Frederick News-Post (January 29, 2026)
Sykesville gives $450,000 more in public funds to help construct Lib's Grill at Baldwin's Station. The restaurant, which plans a summer opening, is set to get $800,000 in public funding from the Sykesville Town Council. Capital Gazette (January 29, 2026)
Maryland Historical Trust Announces $5 Million in African American Heritage Preservation Grants. The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning, today announced the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC), and the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) have awarded twenty-nine African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) grants totaling $5,000,000 to various Maryland organizations for FY26. MHT Press Release (January 28, 2026)
- OC hires new city engineer; comp plan updates. When the Ocean City mayor and City Council meet for tomorrow's work session, introductions will be in order. OC Today-Dispatch (January 11, 2026)
