LeBron James at the premier of “Survivor’s Remorse” (Photo: Matt Sayles, Invision for Starz Entertainment) CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James will co-produce and appear in a reality TV series called “Cleveland Hustles.” James and his close friend and business partner, Maverick Carter, are producing the series that will debut this summer on CNBC. James also […]
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Activists and Former Felons Advocate to Override Gov. Hogan’s Veto
On January 14, 2016, in Annapolis, Maryland, Perry Hopkins, a field organizer for Maryland Community United, spoke of his frustration with Gov. Larry Hogan and hopes that legislators will be able to garner enough votes overcome the veto. (Capital News Service photo by Josh Magness.) ANNAPOLIS—Harry Cokely had been out of prison for two days. […]
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Video Release: Governor Larry Hogan: Answering the Call
For immediate release: January 14, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Video Release: Governor Larry Hogan: Answering the Call
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Video Release: Governor Larry Hogan: Reducing Congestion, Improving Safety
For immediate release: January 14, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Video Release: Governor Larry Hogan: Reducing Congestion, Improving Safety
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Cardin, Cummings, Local Leaders Join Baltimore City Principals to Celebrate New Federal Grant for Public Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2016 CONTACTS: Tim Zink, 410-962-4436/ Sue Walitsky 202-224-4524 Cardin, Cummings, Local Leaders Join Baltimore City Principals to Celebrate New Federal Grant for Schools Affected by Unrest Following Death of Freddie Gray BALTIMORE – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman Elijah Cummings (Both D-Md.) today joined local elected and […]
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Governor Hogan Joins Howard County Executive Kittleman to Announce $152 Million to Widen MD 32 to I-70
For Immediate Release: January 14, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Governor Hogan Joins Howard County Executive Kittleman to Announce $152 Million to Widen MD 32 to I-70 Planning Study Underway to Widen MD 32 in Carroll County ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced $152 million to widen MD 32 […]
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Reminder: Media Advisory: Franchot to Hold Third Town Hall Meeting on Air Conditioning in Baltimore County Public Schools
Franchot to Hold Third Town Hall Meeting on Air Conditioning in Baltimore County Public Schools Concerned Citizens Will Have Opportunity to Voice Their Concerns to Decision Makers WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot State and local elected officials Baltimore County Public School students and parents WHAT: Comptroller Peter Franchot will host a third Cool Classrooms […]
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Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamations to Two Harford County Eateries; Recognize Aberdeen PD
Comptroller Franchot to Present Proclamations to Two Harford County Eateries; Recognize Aberdeen PD – Comptroller to Honor Restaurant Owners, Aberdeen Police Chief and Staff – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local elected and community leaders WHAT: Comptroller Franchot will present three proclamations today in Aberdeen and Bel Air. Starting at Mamie’s Café with Love in […]
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Video Released of 2013 Chicago Police Shooting of Black Teen
Cedrick Chatman (Updated 1/24/2016) CHICAGO (AP) — Video released Thursday shows a 2013 fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Black carjacking suspect by a White Chicago police officer, though footage of the moment the teenager is shot doesn’t clearly answer whether the teen turned toward the pursuing officers or was holding anything, as the officer who […]
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Scientists Spot Brightest Supernova Yet, Outshines Milky Way
This image provided by The Kavli Foundation on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 shows an artists impression of the superluminous supernova ASASSN-15lh as it would appear from an exoplanet located about 10,000 light-years away in the host galaxy of the supernova. On Thursday, astronomers announced the discovery of the brightest star explosion ever – easily outshining […]
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Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Thursday, January 14.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u Veteran 3rd District Councilman Robert Curran is the latest incumbent member of the City Council not to seek re-election in the primary election in April. This evening we’ll continue our series of discussions with Council candidates, including Marques Dent vying to replace Curran in the 3rd, Matthew McDaniel (1st), […]
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Drake, Kevin Hart to Coach NBA All-Star Celebrity Game
Actor-Rapper Drake (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) and Actor-Comedian Kevin Hart (Scott Roth/Invision/AP) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drake is facing off against Kevin Hart on the court. The Canadian actor-rapper and the American actor-comedian will serve as the coaches for the Canada and USA teams at the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The “Best I Ever Had”” singer’s team […]