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USDA Proposes Chip-and-Tap SNAP Cards Nationwide to Combat Benefit Theft

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing a nationwide upgrade to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards, requiring states to issue chip-enabled cards with tap-to-pay technology to help prevent thieves...

Agudath Israel of America and Aleph Institute Warn Non-U.S. Citizens About Serious Consequences of Illegal Voting

Agudath Israel of America and the Aleph Institute are warning community members who are not U.S. citizens to be especially careful about voting eligibility, following reports of individuals being detained...

The Adas Invites the Community to a Special Enhanced Shabbos with Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lebovits

By: BJL Newsroom Baltimore, MD – October 28, 2026 – The Adas invites the Baltimore community to a special Enhanced Shabbos this coming Shabbos Parshas Vayeira, October 30/31, featuring an...

Miriam’s Library Kicks Off After-School Program With Over 50 Children and a Surprise Visit From Eli Marcus

It was an exciting first week at Miriam’s Library as the center officially launched its new after-school program, welcoming more than 50 children registered across six hands-on classes filled with...

Dear Readers: Rav Michoel Eliezer Hakohen Forshlager, ztl

This past Monday, on ט״ו מרחשון, was the yahrtzeit of Rav Michoel Eliezer Hakohen Forshlager, zt״l. I have been visiting his kever for many years, and I was there again...

Mayor Scott Signs Order Laying Out Benefits of Proposed Baltimore Baby Fund, Question I on Nov. 3 Ballot

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has signed an executive order describing how the proposed Baltimore Baby Fund would provide financial help to families with newborns if city voters approve it on...

Port Discovery Children’s Museum to Open Baltimore-Inspired ‘B’More You’ Exhibit in Summer 2027

Port Discovery Children’s Museum in Baltimore will open a new exhibit called B’More You in the summer of 2027, the museum announced. The museum said the exhibit draws on the...

“Maxxing” Named Word Of The Year; How About Torahmaxxing?

Dictionary.com has named “maxxing” its 2026 Word of the Year, recognizing a popular online trend centered on maximizing or improving different aspects of life. Derived from “maximizing,” the term is...

John Hopkins Employee Leaks 3,182 Patients Personal Health Data to AI

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is notifying 3,182 patients that some of their personal health information may have been exposed after a hospital worker uploaded a spreadsheet of patient data...

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