Local Politics
by Peter Arnold | Jun 1, 2018 | Baltimore, Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Politics
On June 26, Marylanders will head to the polls to vote in the Democratic and Republican primaries. Among the most contested races of interest to the Jewish community will be for governor, Baltimore County Executive, the House of Delegates, and the Baltimore City and... read more
by Peter Arnold | May 31, 2018 | Baltimore, Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Politics
Nate Loewentheil is a Democratic candidate for the House of Delegates for the 46th District in Baltimore City. Loewentheil was born and raised in Southwest Baltimore — his father, Stephan, owned the long-defunct but well-remembered Mencken’s Cultured Pearl... read more
by Peter Arnold | Apr 23, 2018 | Baltimore, Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Politics
In a crowded field of Democratic gubernatorial candidates, Alec Ross stands out. A 46-year-old resident of Baltimore’s Homeland community, Ross spent four years as senior advisor for innovation to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He also served as a technology... read more
by Peter Arnold | Apr 6, 2018 | Baltimore, Elections, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Pikesville, Politics
Judge Robert A. Cohen is running to be elected as a judge on the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. A prosecutor and defense attorney, he is lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, where he serves as a military judge. Judge Cohen is a graduate of the University... read more
by Jordan Loux | Apr 3, 2018 | Baltimore, International, Israel, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, National, News
In a couple of weeks, international Jewry will celebrate a major milestone — the 70th anniversary of Israel’s founding. This year, Yom Ha’atzmaut, or Israel’s independence day, starts on the evening of April 18 and ends the following night. Special celebrations... read more
by Peter Arnold | Mar 30, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Pikesville
With less than two weeks remaining in the Maryland General Assembly’s 2018 session, a bill was introduced by Sen. Robert A. “Bobby” Zirkin (D-11th) to curb the violent spike of crime in Baltimore. The Maryland Senate’s bipartisan Judicial Proceedings Committee... read more
by Peter Arnold | Mar 19, 2018 | Business, International, Israel, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, National, News, Politics
Seven decades in the life and times of a nation is something to celebrate. Over the next five months — in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Frederick, Howard and Montgomery counties — the Maryland/Israel Development Center will present “Start Up Nation: Israel’s... read more
by Peter Arnold | Mar 6, 2018 | Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Pikesville
Del. Dan K. Morhaim (D-11th) recently announced that after nearly a quarter-century in the state legislature, he will retire at the end of his term next year. The longest serving physician in the General Assembly, Morhaim has sponsored legislation on many medical... read more
by Simone Ellin, Associate Editor | Feb 26, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, National, National Politics, News, Pikesville
Josie Shaffer wants all schools to be safe from gun violence, and she takes her role as the student member of the Baltimore County Board of Education quite seriously. At the board’s Feb. 20 meeting, Shaffer, a Pikesville High School senior, implored school board... read more
by Peter Arnold | Feb 22, 2018 | Baltimore, Local, Local Politics, Maryland, News, Politics
Former Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Peter L. Beilenson recently filed to run in the first-ever election for a Baltimore County School Board member. Seeking a seat in the 5th Baltimore County Councilmanic district, he will officially announce his candidacy on... read more
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