An 18-year-old Illinois man is accused of fatally shooting his younger brother over money and a dozen pairs of shoes. (Left) Juan Kincade, 18 has been charged in the fatal shooting of his younger brother, Juwan Kincade, 17 (right). (Photos/Sangamon County Jail and Walker Funeral Service) According to The (Springfield, Ill.) State Journal Register, police […]
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Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Tour Downtown Havre de Grace; Stop by Howard Co. Fairgrounds
Comptroller Franchot to Tour Downtown Havre de Grace; Stop by Howard Co. Fairgrounds -Comptroller to See Four Projects, Including 1871 Havre de Grace Opera House- WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local elected and community leaders WHAT: Comptroller Peter Franchot will present a proclamation Monday morning to the Harford County Office of Economic Development to recognize […]
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Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Tour Laurel Spring Regional Park in Charles County
Comptroller Franchot to Tour Laurel Spring Regional Park in Charles County -Comptroller to See New Lighting System Installed at Softball/Baseball Field- WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local elected and community leaders WHAT: In his role as a member of the Board of Public Works, Comptroller Peter Franchot this afternoon will tour Program Open Space (POS) […]
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Reminder: Media Advisory: Franchot to Encourage Marylanders to Shop Tax-Free During Visits to Retailers in Bethesda & Waldorf
Franchot to Encourage Marylanders to Shop Tax-Free During Visits to Retailers in Bethesda & Waldorf – Shoppers to Get Sales Tax Break August 9-15 – WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local and state officials Local retail industry officials WHAT: With school days not far off, Comptroller Franchot will visit Beyda’s Lad & Lassie store, owned […]
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ICYMI: Redistricting Reform: Hogan Makes Good on his Promise
For immediate release: Friday, August 7, 2015 Contact: Erin Montgomery erin.montgomery@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 In Case You Missed It: Redistricting Reform: Hogan Makes Good on his Promise From The Baltimore Sun Editorial Board – “This one stands out because his administration is in a position to deliver on a fundamental reform for the cause of good government […]
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Edwards Hosts Roundtable on Drug Overdose in Maryland
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2015 Contact: Dan Weber (202) 225-8699 Edwards Hosts Roundtable on Drug Overdose in Maryland Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) hosted a roundtable highlighting the impact heroin and other opioid-related overdoses are having on communities in the 4th Congressional District and throughout the state of Maryland. Representatives […]
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Van Hollen Calls on Hogan and Boehner to Support National Redistricting Reform
CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Maryland’s 8th District For Immediate Release August 7, 2015 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-225-1527 Van Hollen Calls on Hogan and Boehner to Support National Redistricting Reform Washington, DC –Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, original cosponsor of the Redistricting Reform Act of 2015, released a letter to Governor Larry Hogan […]
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Reminder: Media Advisory: Comptroller Franchot to Tour Downtown Havre de Grace; Stop by Howard Co. Fairgrounds
Comptroller Franchot to Tour Downtown Havre de Grace; Stop by Howard Co. Fairgrounds -Comptroller to See Four Projects, Including 1871 Havre de Grace Opera House- WHO: Comptroller Peter Franchot Local elected and community leaders WHAT: Comptroller Peter Franchot will present a proclamation this morning to the Harford County Office of Economic Development to recognize […]
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RAMBLING ROSE
The Caton Castle Lounge & Package Goods, 20 S. Caton Ave. in Baltimore, will host a dynamite jazz show on Sat. Aug. 8th from 6-10 p.m. with the Mark Meadows Quintet featuring a tribute to Bobby Timmons and Wayne Shorter with Mark on piano, Elijah Balbed on sax, Romeir Mendez on bass and Aaron Seeber […]
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Letter To A Generation: Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Realistic Definition of Freedom in America
To know the truth about the incredible battle black people in America fight to survive and thrive, you must read Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. In a graphic, eloquent and passionate missive to his teenage son, Coates writes about white America, he calls them The Dreamers, and their attitude toward black people today. […]
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Judge: Fine NY Cabbie $25,000 for Turning Away Black Passengers
NEW YORK (AP) A taxi driver may have to pay $25,000 after a judge said the cabbie refused to pick up passengers because they’re Black, passing them over for White riders while they watched. Cabbie Baqir Raza “discriminated based on race and color” when he turned away Cynthia Jordan and her two daughters in October […]
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‘Empire’ Co-Creator Lee Daniels to Create Series Pilot for Fox
In this May 13, 2015 file photo, Lee Daniels attends the The Paley Center Tribute to African-American Achievements in Television in New York. Daniels, co-creator of Foxs mega-hit Empire, is developing a new pilot for the network about three young women trying to make it in the music business. News of this prospective music drama, […]
