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Residents and elected officials hope new governor will improve collaborative relationship with Baltimore policymakers

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueen@afro.com Many Baltimoreans think of their city as a town independent of Maryland.  Whether the sentiment is due to Baltimore’s location or the distinct culture, the poor collaboration between Baltimore City and the state of Maryland doesn’t help the attitude. In a recent interview

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Del. Stephanie Smith’s path to Annapolis

By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, Report For America Corps Member, tmcqueenafro.com An avid community leader from the start, Del. Stephanie Smith, born in Virginia Beach, Va., is running for re-election in District 45 of Maryland. “My biggest inspiration was my grandmother,” said Smith. “I was blessed to have my grandmother and grandfather in my