By Special Press Release COLUMBIA, MD – CELEBRATION CHURCH at Columbia is elated to celebrate its 50th anniversary of “helping people win in life,” featuring a week of exciting events, Nov. 5-12, at its church, located at 7101 Riverwood Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046. Under the theme “Legacy,” the celebration will include a church development conference, […]
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Baltimore native becomes member of elite Navy Honor Guard
By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Bryan Niegel, Navy Office of Community Outreach MILLINGTON, Tenn. – A native of Baltimore, Maryland, recently completed an intensive 10-week training program to become a member of the elite U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Constructionman Taurian Jones, a 2021 Milford Mill Academy graduate, joined the Navy six months ago. Today, […]
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Traffic Modifications for the Baltimore Running Festival on Saturday, October 14th, 2023
Commercial Vehicle Restrictions will also be implemented in the downtown area on October 14th; Residents urged to download the Waze.com app for live detour navigation BALTIMORE, MD — The Baltimore City Department of Transportation would like to advise motorists of the temporary road closures, lane closures, parking restrictions and commercial vehicle restrictions in effect for the 22nd annual Baltimore Running […]
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Baltimore Police Department announces arrest in mass shooting at Morgan State University
By Baltimore Police Department Media Relations Baltimore, Md. (Oct. 13, 2023) – Regarding the Oct. 3, 2023, mass shooting that occurred on the campus of Morgan State University, detectives have arrested a 17-year-old male in Washington, D.C. The juvenile was taken into custody on Oct. 12, without incident. He will be transported to Central Booking Intake Facility […]
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PRESS ROOM: ‘Butterflies In Me: An Anthology Bringing Awareness to Mental Health’
Enduring trauma of any kind, especially from a young age, leaves lasting scars that often cannot be healed alone. In her debut children’s book, “Butterflies In Me: An Anthology Bringing Awareness to Mental Health,” childhood sexual abuse survivor, author, award-winning filmmaker and poet Denisha Seals shares a collection of stories about children experiencing different types […]
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Coppin State University Announces Significant Student Enrollment Growth for Fall 2023
BALTIMORE – Coppin State University has experienced overall growth in student enrollment, which is also accompanied by double-digit enrollment growth among key student groups to start the 2023-2024 academic year. According to institutional data, historically black university in West Baltimore experienced a five percent growth in overall enrollment, with 2101 students enrolling during the Fall […]
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AFRO PRESS ROOM: Artscape 2023 to resume festivities on Sept. 24
(September 23, 2023) – The Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA), after consulting with the Mayor’s Office, the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management and the Baltimore City Fire Department, has made the decision to resume Artscape on Sunday, September 24th, 2023. While rain is expected to continue throughout the day Sunday, winds […]
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Day two of Artscape cancelled due to Tropical Storm Ophelia
By Special Press Release The Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts has cancelled activities on Sept. 23 after a state of emergency was declared due to Tropical Storm Ophelia. PRESS RELEASE: After careful consideration and based on direction from the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management and the Baltimore City Fire Department, we have […]
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PRESS ROOM: D.C. presents ‘Dine All Night’
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser invites residents and visitors to celebrate the launch of Dine All Night, the newest addition to the popular annual Art All Night program. Supported by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), Dine All Night will feature unique menus, experiences and offerings from over 60 restaurants across […]
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PRESS ROOM: The Lewis Museum welcomes philanthropist Danny Simmons as he blends poetry, art and jazz to honor Derrick Adams in WordSmith series during Artscape weekend
BALTIMORE, Md. – The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture (The Lewis Museum) – a Smithsonian Affiliate – today announced Danny Simmons – the prolific artist, poet, and philanthropist who co-created the hit HBO series Def Poetry Jam – will bring his critically acclaimed WordSmith series to Baltimore on Friday, […]
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PRESS ROOM: Baltimore National Heritage Area invites you and company to a special Defenders’ Day Program
On Sept. 12, 1814, Baltimore’s residents, Black and White, male and female, free and enslaved, came together to defend our country from a foreign aggressor. We won. While the War of 1812 has been called “America’s Second War of Independence,” there are some who say that our victory was, in fact, a failure because it […]
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PRESS ROOM: NCNW mourns passing of Joan Douglas-Jordan, former member of the Board of Directors
By The National Council of Negro Women It is with a heavy heart that NCNW (National Council of Negro Women) announces the passing of Joan Douglas-Jordan on Aug. 25, 2023. Mrs. Douglas-Jordan faithfully served on the NCNW Board of Directors and chaired the Greater Washington Life Member’s Guild. She was also a mentor and advisor […]