Virtual Museum: Walters Art Museum Announces New Digital Engagement Efforts Baltimore, MD—The Walters Art Museum has created new digital content to engage visitors with its collections and programming during the museum’s temporary closure due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The new efforts are distributed through the Walters’ website and social media channels, and include Look at Art, […]
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BCPS Students Select Dundalk High Junior for Student Member of the Board of Education
BCPS Students Select Dundalk High Junior for Student Member of the Board of Education Joshua Muhumuza’s name to be forwarded to Gov. Larry Hogan for appointment TOWSON, MD. – Students from across Baltimore County have selected Dundalk High School junior Joshua Muhumuza to be the next student member of the Board of Education of Baltimore […]
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FAMU Names New Law School Dean
FAMU NAMES KELLER AS NEW COLLEGE OF LAW DEAN TALLAHASSEE– Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named Deidré Keller, J.D., associate dean of the Claude W. Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University, as the new dean of the College of Law in Orlando. Keller’s appointment completes the University’s leadership search for the College of […]
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Joint Statement on Keeping Parks, Trails and Open Spaces Accessible | National Recreation and Park Association
More than 1,000* groups nationwide support safe use of parks during COVID-19 outbreak The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) prepared the following statement in support of the safe use of parks and open spaces during the COVID-19 outbreak. As of March 27, 2020, more than 1,000* organizations have signed on to voice support. Concerns […]
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Baltimore Center Stage Announces BCS Camp at Home
Baltimore Center Stage (Courtesy Logo/Image) Baltimore Center Stage announces BCS Camp at Home What: A Free, Interactive at-home Camp Curriculum When: Delivered Virtually starting Monday, March 30 Where: www.centerstage.org/education/camp-at-home Details: Baltimore Center Stage has announced that it has launched BCS CAMP AT HOME, a virtual learning platform designed to enrich and engage students. In response […]
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THE RUN DOWN – DJ D-NICE / #HOMESCHOOL HOUSE PARTY
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green talks about DJ D-NICE’s online house party, and trending topics in the AFRO American Newspaper.
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Mayor Bowser Announces DC Receives Federal Disaster Declaration for COVID-19
Mayor Bowser Announces DC Receives Federal Disaster Declaration for COVID-19 FEMA Declaration Will Provide Federal Resources to Assist with Response and Recovery (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District of Columbia has received a Major Disaster Declaration from the federal government through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as a result of […]
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City Schools Update: Distance Learning and Weekend Meals
Greetings City Schools Families, Message from CEO Sonja Brookins Santelises “I realize that the events of the past several weeks have been confusing and at times frightening. But I want you to know that we are doing everything we can to support you and your families – and I am confident that you will continue […]
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(BPRW) Statement From ESSENCE Communications, Inc. on the Postponement of the 2020 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Two weeks ago, we announced plans for the 2020 ESSENCE Festival of CultureTM and indicated that we would continue to evaluate the novel coronavirus crisis using all available resources and intelligence towards ensuring our first priority – the safety and well-being of our Festival- goers and everyone who contributes […]
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Baltimore Center Stage Announces Digital Access for Where We Stand
Baltimore Center Stage Announces Digital Access for Where We Stand After cancelling Live Performances due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, BCS to make a digital recording available for audiences Baltimore Center Stage (Courtesy Logo/Image) Baltimore, MD, March 26, 2020—- Baltimore Center Stage has announced that the theater will make available video and audio recordings of Where […]
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Washington D.C. Coronavirus Data Update: March 27
(WASHINGTON, DC) – As of 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 37 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 304 individuals. 11-year-old male 22-year-old (gender unknown) 22-year-old male 24-year-old female 24-year-old female 27-year-old male 28-year-old male 29-year-old male 29-year-old male 30-year-old male 30-year-old male 31-year-old […]
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Tonight at 6:15PM – City Council President Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19
Council President to Hold COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Joshua Sharfstein Dial (855) 756 7520. Pin: 57975# BALTIMORE, MD (March 25, 2020) — Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott will hold an interactive telephone town hall meeting on Thursday, March 26 featuring special guest Dr. Joshua Sharfstein. The town hall will […]