Articles by Kevin Roach
Roach: This Child Abuse Prevention Month, Michigan must do more
April 6, 2026, 7:33 p.m. ET Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported and surrounded by people who believe in their potential. Yet for too many children across Michigan, home is not always the haven it should be. April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when communities across the country pause to recognize a painful reality: thousands of children experience abuse or neglect each year. Behind every statistic is a child whose sense of safety, trust and belonging has been shaken.
Creating Adaptive, Intelligent Spaces....
As Seen in Building Savvy’s Annual TECHNOLOGY Issue By Kevin Roach Do you remember when Amazon first released its voice assistant technology, Alexa, in 2014? Homeowners thought the way Alexa controls lights and plays music was the epitome of smart home tech. Well, now a decade later, Alexa is just the tip of the iceberg.
Embracing Smart Technology and Automation in the Era of Climate Change
Climate change continues to be one of today’s significant business challenges throughout the industry. Stricter environmental mandates and regulations are forcing builders and construction companies to alter their approach to planning and building homes. Also driving this change are homeowners across the country who are demanding the use of more sustainable living spaces, with eco-friendly approaches in mind.
Second video of Maryland police officer's use of force stirs questions on accountability
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Second video of Maryland police officer's use of force stirs questions on accountability Original
The original exclusive video WJLA obtained is from 2020 and shows a very intoxicated suspect spitting at Prince George’s County police officer Steven Tucker Jr. while he was driving his patrol car. Tucker reacted by punching the suspect a total of eight times. Police called Tucker's use of force justifiable. Now, WJLA has questions about another alarming use of force video involving the same police officer.
2K cruise passengers to be bussed from Norfolk, VA back to Baltimore after bridge collapse
NORFOLK, Va. (WJLA) — Two thousand cruise ship passengers will be arriving at the port of Norfolk, Virginia, this weekend. They were supposed to disembark at the Port of Baltimore, but following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, that pathway is closed. The Norfolk Maritime Discovery Center’s Nauticus will handle the cruise ship passengers' voyage to Baltimore.
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