It rarely starts with a headline-grabbing showdown. More often, it looks like small frictions that most people never see: a reporter is suddenly barred from a public building they’ve covered
January 14, 2026 – The MDDC Press Association strongly condemns the FBI’s search of the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson—an extraordinary and deeply troubling action that threatens press
Congratulations to Tavon Thomasson, a former MDDC intern at the AFRO, who has graduated from Morgan State University and received the President’s Award for Exceptional Creative Achievement. We’re proud to
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting has announced that its board of directors voted to dissolve the organization after 58 years of stewarding the federal government’s investment in public media. The
Reporters, editors and other media professionals gather for conference and awards program remotely and in person (5/9/25 – Annapolis, MD) – Members and supporters of the Maryland | Delaware
Gabriella Ferraro O’Brien of Catholic Review is MDDC’s Designer of the Year for 2024. This award is based on a designer’s work through the contest cycle. Each designer is required
The Baltimore Banner wins the James S. Keat Freedom of Information award for a breadth of reporting using public records and data. Four strong nominations were received for this award.
A free press cannot be swept aside or silenced. This award honors acts of courage in journalism and strength in adversity while uncovering truth. The Courage in Journalism Award was established
The Salesperson of the Year for 2024 is Nicole Allen of Baltimore Fishbowl. The Fishbowl writes, “Nicole Allen is the definition of a powerhouse salesperson, consistently surpassing goals and redefining
The Baltimore Banner was awarded the Best Moves of 2024 for the addition of obituaries and paid death notices to its website. This award is chosen by the viewers of
