McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals” Frontline heroes can enjoy free meals at participating U.S. McDonald’s restaurants In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, […]
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Salvation Army NFL Draft-A-Thon
The Baltimore Ravens to Raise Needed Funding for The Salvation Army in NFL “Draft-A-Thon” April 23-25 Ravens fans encouraged to donate during three-day virtual event supporting COVID-19 charities BALTIMORE, MD. (April 23,2020) – This week, the Baltimore Ravens will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army as part of the NFL’s virtual “Draft-A-Thon,” a […]
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Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Endorses Kweisi Mfume In Maryland’s 7th Congressional District Race!
County Executive joins long list of Baltimore County leaders Baltimore County Executive Johnny A. Olszewski Jr. endorses Kweisi Mfume for Maryland’s 7th Congressional District. County Executive Olszewski’s support is added to a long list of existing endorsers from Baltimore County, including Baltimore County Councilmen Julian Jones, Izzy Patoka and Tom Quirk, State Senators Delores Kelley […]
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BCPS News Release – UPDATED SCHEDULE: New Teacher-Produced Instructional Content To Air On BCPS-TV Beginning Wednesday, April 22
UPDATED SCHEDULE: New teacher-produced instructional content to air on BCPS-TV beginning Wednesday, April 22 TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools teachers have produced additional instructional content to air Wednesday, April 22, through Tuesday, April 28. The programming can be viewed on BCPS-TV (Channel 73 on Comcast Xfinity and Channel 34 on Verizon FiOS 34) […]
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City of Baltimore Water Billing Information
Mary Pat Clarke 14th District Baltimore City Council Important Water Billing Information Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Mayor Young Announces New Emergency COVID-19 Discount Program Unemployed Account Holders Can Apply Beginning May 8 Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced that water billing will resume on Friday, May 8, 2020, and he also announced the new […]
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“Will Local Journalism Survive the Pandemic?
When: April 23, 2020 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Local journalism has long faced challenges to its survival, and the COVID-19 pandemic presents a new threat of extinction. But, it’s one of our most essential resources, especially in the fight to counter misinformation online. Even as people turn to local […]
Posted inCoronavirus, Health, National News, NEWS
Coronavirus FAQs for Kidney Patients
By Black Health Matters Kidney patients, like other people with underlying conditions, should be especially aware of COVD-19 and the impact it can have on their lives. We’ve pulled together this list of Frequently Asked Questions to help you stay on top of the rapidly changing information: Am I at a higher risk for catching […]
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Attacking Lethal Health Disparities: How To Fix The Underlying Problems That Put Black and Brown Families At Greater Risk Of Dying from Coronavirus
By TC. VIRGINIA FIELDS and DOUG WIRTH, New York Daily News While the coronavirus pandemic is having a profound and disruptive effect on everyone’s lives, some communities are bearing the brunt of the burden. Data coming in from around the nation makes it clear that communities of color are being hit particularly hard. In Louisiana and Chicago, African […]
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Morgan State President David Wilson Preps University for Fall Operations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Morgan State University Initiates Strategic Plan for Fall Operations Eyeing Potential End or Continuation of COVID-19 Pandemic Mitigation, MSU Administration Unveils Planning Models and Expansion of Remote Learning/Instruction BALTIMORE — Morgan State University (MSU) President David K. Wilson announced plans today to prepare the University for the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 crisis, and beyond. As public health and elected officials evaluate […]
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Baltimore City Council Virtual Hearing Schedule is Now Available
Dear Baltimore, This week, the City Council will resume hearings virtually, via the WebEx platform. Members of the public will be able to participate virtually during the public comment period as they would in person. You may find the latest Baltimore City Council Virtual Hearing Schedule (updated this week), as well as access information for […]
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Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA) Weekly COVID-19 Update
Keeping you Informed As the City of Baltimore continues to respond to COVID-19 under the leadership of Mayor Young, the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MIMA) is working to ensure that critical information is available in multiple languages. For multilingual up-to-date information regarding the city’s response, follow us on Facebook. In addition, MIMA has been […]
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Rev. Al Sharpton Condemns Social Media Post by President Trump about Former President Barack Obama’s Endorsement of Joe Biden
Rev. Al Sharpton Condemns Social Media Post by President Trump about Former President Barack Obama’s Endorsement of Joe Biden National Action Network (NAN). (Courtesy Image/Logo) New York, NY (April 20, 2020) Civil rights leader Rev. Al Sharpton is blasting the social media post made by President Trump on Monday that tweeted an altered video made […]