Adults aged 50 and older are the fastest growing group of people experiencing homelessness in the United States. That is startling to many experts in Talbot County, where the median age is 51.4 years old.
Wendy Weitzel
Star Democrat reporter Konner Metz spoke to a group of stakeholders trying to get ahead of the so-called "gray wave" before it gets too big to handle.
You can read about what this group says are the leading causes of the problem in Konner’s story below.
Also in today’s newsletter: A new children’s book is highlighting role models in Dorchester County, Federalsburg hosts its annual Hobby Fair, and more.
Thanks, as always, for reading.
— Wendy Weitzel
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