(Photo By wut painting/Shutterstock) MARYLAND BEST FOOD TRUCKS Helping to feed the public safely during COVID-19 News provided by MD Best Food Trucks, LLC Baltimore, March 26, 2020 – As restaurants close and communities are urged to avoid public spaces or to shelter in place, Maryland Best Food Trucks is providing a safe and accessible […]
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Mayor Bowser Launches Application for New $25 Million Microgrant Program
To Our Creative Community, This week, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the application for the new $25 million microgrant program to provide relief to local small businesses affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Mayor and the Council of the District of Columbia are investing $25 million in the DC Small Business Recovery Microgrant Program, which will […]
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Mayor Releases Emergency Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness
Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young released his COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young released his COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness. This plan is an effort to mitigate risk for individuals in this vulnerable population. Mayor Young directed the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) to work […]
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Please Protect Pipes: Don’t Flush Wipes
By Baltimore City Department of Public Works Acting Baltimore City Department of Public Works Director, Matthew W. Garbark, today reminded citizens not to flush items down the toilet that do not belong there. “I realize that we are especially concerned about disinfection and proper disposal of used facial tissues. That is admirable. But disinfectant wipes, […]
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Mom’s Mental Health Matters
By Black Health Matters Mental health matters for moms. Postpartum depression is one name you might hear for depression and anxiety that can happen during and after pregnancy. But it might not be the best way to describe what women feel. The word “postpartum” means “after birth,” so “postpartum depression” is talking only about depression […]
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AFRO FACTS – Michelle Obama
By Afro.com / Be Inspired Global Media In this weeks Afro Facts, Micha Green talks Michelle Obama & Dj D-Nice.
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BCPS Meal Distribution Extended Through Friday, April 24; Two More Meal Distribution Sites Added Starting Thursday, March 26
BCPS meal distribution extended through Friday, April 24; two more meal distribution sites added starting Thursday, March 26 New sites bring total to 50 locations TOWSON, MD. – In alignment with the state-mandated extended closure of school buildings, Baltimore County Public Schools will distribute free meals to students through Friday, April 24. Beginning Thursday, Mar. […]
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Mayor Young Approves COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend
PRESS RELEASE Mayor Young Approves COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend BALTIMORE, MD. — Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced the COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend. Baltimore City’s frontline public-facing employees, including firefighters, EMTs, and police officers, will receive an additional $200.00 bi-weekly, to ease burdens as they continue to work to keep residents safe […]
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COVID-19: What Older Adults Need To Know
Here are the important steps you should take to protect yourself from COVID-19. The CDC has several tips that all people with Medicare can do to stay healthy. The CDC recommends that you: Stay home if possible. Wash your hands often. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. […]
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Comcast Gives Xfinity Customers Rolling Free Previews with Focus on Education, Entertainment and Fitness
Comcast Gives Xfinity Customers Rolling Free Previews with Focus on Education, Entertainment and Fitness Includes On Demand Catalogs from SHOWTIME® and EPIX, along with Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services such as CuriosityStream, Grokker Yoga Fitness & Wellbeing and The Reading Corner PHILADELPHIA – March 25, 2020 – Comcast today announced that it has made the on demand catalogs […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: DC Health Announces Third COVID-19 Related Death
DC Health Announces Third COVID-19 Related Death Coronavirus Data Update: March 25 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Health announces a third death in the District due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient, a 75-year-old female, was admitted to a hospital with underlying health conditions and passed away on March 25. She tested positive for COVID-19 […]
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Why Should Young People Care About the 2020 Census?
By Serenity White-Ilole Bottom line: We need the census to help our communities thrive. We cannot serve our communities better without knowing which demographic we are serving. By using Census Bureau data, businesses and administrations are better able to determine where to build. This translates to more grocery stores, office buildings and factories, thus generating […]