<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[New Shore Community Bridge Alliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridging Communities, Empowering Change]]></description><link>https://www.newshorecommunitybridge.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:20:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.newshorecommunitybridge.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[400 Block Community Response Summary: What Happened &#38; Where We Are Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 15, 2026, a permitted community block party on the 400 Block of Calvert Street was followed by a large multi-agency law-enforcement response involving Chestertown Police, the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State Police. Although Chestertown Police later described the crowd as overwhelmingly cooperative, the scale of the response—including more than 35 officers and specialized law-enforcement resources—raised significant concerns among residents about...]]></description><link>https://www.newshorecommunitybridge.org/post/400-block-community-response-what-happened-where-we-are-now-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa84cb7f448a9cd17bbf3db</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:46:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f49baa_902c82cc1f674866aaa85aaa3aeeb969~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_670,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>New Shore Community Bridge Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[September 8 Town Hall: Community Recap ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On September 8, New Shore Community Bridge Alliance attended and presented at the Chestertown Town Hall regarding the August 15 incident on the 400 Block of Calvert Street. Our goal was to provide a brief overview of where we are in the process, share what we have learned thus far, and continue creating space for community members, Town leadership, and law enforcement to have a transparent and constructive conversation. NSCBA Presentation NSCBA began with a brief presentation outlining our...]]></description><link>https://www.newshorecommunitybridge.org/post/september-8-town-hall-community-recap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa47be65462f0629b9d03db</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:12:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f49baa_819079c730de46068d7218b49985a62c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_892,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>New Shore Community Bridge Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Community Meeting for the 400 Block Invasion ]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 community members gathered following the August 15 law-enforcement response to an insured, permitted "overwhelmingly cooperative" block party on the 400 Block of Calvert Street, beginning a public process of seeking answers, accountability, and a path forward. John Beloved, Chairman of Newshore Community Bridge Alliance, presenting on the 400 Block Incident on Calvert Street, Chestertown, August 15, 2026 On August 26, community members gathered for the first public community...]]></description><link>https://www.newshorecommunitybridge.org/post/first-community-meeting-for-the-400-block-invasion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa853f2f688f98da0f34bbb</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f49baa_0ab2aa717435400bbda763d981e26de6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>New Shore Community Bridge Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[400 Block Invasion? What Happened on Calvert Street August 15, 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 15, 2026, a permitted community block party was held on the 400 block of Calvert Street in Chestertown from 3:00–9:00 PM. The gathering included approximately 100–150 attendees at its height, predominantly African American juveniles and young adults. Police presence was observed in the area hours before the event began. Chestertown Police later confirmed that four officers were initially assigned to foot patrol at the gathering, with additional officers providing coverage in...]]></description><link>https://www.newshorecommunitybridge.org/post/400-block-invasion-what-happened-on-calvert-street-august-15-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa2164565014d409c178334</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 03:24:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f49baa_f7a32a0996f54b67b02e7784f51715b4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>New Shore Community Bridge Alliance</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Shore Community Bridge Alliance: Who We Are &#38; Why We’re Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Shore Community Bridge Alliance (NSCBA) is a community-centered nonprofit organization, based in Chestertown, Maryland. We were created with a simple belief: stronger communities are built when people, resources, relationships, and opportunities are connected. Through our three pillars, Connect, Mentor &#38; Equip, we work alongside residents and community partners to identify needs, connect people with existing resources, strengthen relationships, create opportunities, and help bridge the...]]></description><link>https://www.newshorecommunitybridge.org/post/new-shore-community-bridge-alliance-who-we-are-why-we-re-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa20c84d5483f7c4b2c8346</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:51:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f49baa_be3c5ddf7a2f41e49ae63161d6142046~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>New Shore Community Bridge Alliance</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>