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The Greenebaum Cancer Center was named in honor of the late Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum, who three decades ago gave a transformative gift to the University of Maryland Medical System after Mrs. Greenebaum’s successful treatment for breast cancer. (File photo)

Greenebaum Foundation Makes $5.5 Million Donation to Cancer Center

April 13, 2026 Staff Report

The donation will be directed to help foster research conducted by faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and to advance innovative treatments.

Izabella Tabarovsky: "In certain circles today, if you’re a Zionist, you can be excluded and marginalized. It can destroy your reputation, prevent you from getting a job you want and from being successful in school." (Provided photo)

Author to Discuss Parallels Between Soviet Antisemitism and Campus Anti-Zionism

April 13, 2026 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

Scholar Izabella Tabarovsky will speak at the “Generations of Courage” program on Apr. 26 at The Associated’s Goldsmith campus.

Earle S. "Jock" Freedman worked for the Maryland State Highway Administration for more than six decades. (Photo courtesy of Sol Levinson & Bros.)

State Highway Bridge Director Earle S. ‘Jock’ Freedman Dies at 96

April 10, 2026 Alan Feiler, Editor-in-Chief

A Baltimore native and Pikesville resident, Freedman had the distinction of being the longest-serving employee in the history of the State of Maryland.

Sen. Shelly L. Hettleman:"This bill provides an opportunity to celebrate Maryland's Muslim and Jewish communities for their cultural contributions to our state and our nation." (File photo by Robyn Stevens Brody)

Legislature Passes Bill for Jewish & Muslim Heritage Months

April 10, 2026 Staff Report

House Bill 661 is the culmination of a collaborative effort led by Del. Sarah S. Wolek (D-16th), Del. Jared S. Solomon (D-18th) and Sen. Shelly L. Hettleman (D-11th).

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Broadmead Residents and Staff Come Together for Passover Seder

April 10, 2026 SPONSORED CONTENT

More than 100 Broadmead residents and team members recently gathered to celebrate the festival of Passover with a meaningful seder dinner.

Ada Key, on becoming an Eagle Scout: “I wanted to have something to show for it.” (Provided photo)

Beth Tfiloh Senior Ada Key earns Eagle Scout Ranking

April 9, 2026 Harper Goldberg

For Beth Tfiloh senior Ada Key, earning the Eagle Scout rank is about giving back and paving the way for girls in scouting.

Cut From The Same Cloth: Sammi Darmon (left) and Elana Molotsky are the co-leaders behind Knit & Nosh. (Provided photo)

Young Adults Connect by Knitting for a Cause

April 7, 2026 The Associated

At Knit & Nosh, one of several VolunTeams run by the Macks Jewish Connection Network, young adults get together to knit scarves and hats for neighbors experiencing housing insecurity.

Don Akchin: "People become more different as they age, not more alike. So there isn’t one ‘retirement experience.’" (Provided photo)

Local Author Dan Akchin Writes about Retirement ‘Alternatives’

March 31, 2026 Simone Ellin, Associate Editor

With his new book “The AfterWork,” Akchin explores finding fulfilment and meaning after concluding one’s professional career.

For student Leah Goodman, affordability was a key factor in choosing CCBC. (Provided photo)

Tuition-Free Opportunities at CCBC

March 31, 2026 SPONSORED CONTENT

At the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), a growing number of students are discovering that higher education can be far more affordable than they imagined — and in some cases, completely tuition-free.

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Longtime MPT Leader Edward H. Kaplan Dies at 87

March 30, 2026 Staff Report

For nearly three decades, Kaplan served on Maryland Public TV’s 11-member governing body and was one of the network’s biggest benefactors and advocates.

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Baltimore Jewish Film Festival Returns to Gordon Center

March 27, 2026 JMORE Staff

Kicking off the 38th William and Irene Weinberg Family Baltimore Jewish Film Festival will be the Israeli comedy-drama “The Ring.”