Articles By Nora Jacques

Future Storytellers’ Academy Gives Creative Youth a Powerful Outlet for Their Voice

Creative students often have big ideas, strong opinions, and powerful stories—but without the right outlet, those talents can…

ByNora JacquesJun 8, 2026
Local Charities Mobilize to Meet Food Crisis as SNAP Deadline Nears

In the midst of a government shutdown, charities galvanize to feed people as SNAP benefits are under threat.…

ByNora JacquesOct 29, 2025
More Than a Tour: Congressman Hoyer and Senator Alsobrooks Witness the Heart of Community…

At a June 16th open house hosted by the Tri-County Council and Southern Maryland Delegation, residents and advocacy…

ByNora JacquesJul 17, 2025
Charles County May Be the Wealthiest, but Homelessness is Still Here

Sandy Washington meticulously oversees the day-to-day operations of the largest nonprofit in southern Maryland as the chief executive…

ByNora JacquesMay 30, 2023
Black Women Are Choosing a Better Life over “Making a Living” Postpandemic

“I had to completely stop working in September 2021. It felt like it was a cloud of grief…

ByNora JacquesApr 29, 2023
What Ever Happened to Boston Market?

Have you been wondering what happened to the Boston Market at the corner of 301 and Plaza Drive?…

ByNora JacquesJun 8, 2022