Press Release from: Adrienne A. Jones, Speaker Maryland House of Delegates ANNAPOLIS, MD – Judiciary Chairman Luke Clippinger introduced House Bill 837 that creates an equitable path to adult recreational cannabis should Marylanders vote to legalize cannabis in the 2022 General Election. The legislation establishes an implementation plan based on the findings of the House Cannabis Referendum Workgroup […]
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Action Needed! Help small organizations get health coverage!
Help small businesses and nonprofits get health coverage! Urge your legislators to support HB 709/SB 632 to create a state subsidy program to help more small employers, including faith based organizations, be able to afford health coverage for their employees. Only 37% of small groups offer health coverage to employees in Maryland, compared with 95% of large […]
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In Memory of Cheryl A. Hickmon
The Legacy of Cheryl A. Hickmon Cheryl A. Hickmon, a beloved native of Hartford, Connecticut, was born on May 11, 1962, to the late Dr. Ned Hickmon and Consuella Anderson Hickmon. Her journey in Delta Sigma Theta began at South Carolina State University, where she was initiated through the Alpha Xi Chapter in 1982. Her […]
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Al Roker: Let’s celebrate the Black leaders feeding their communities
by Al Roker I’ve seen a lot in my time as a journalist, but there’s one thing that continues to inspire me: how we care for each other. And that’s perhaps most evident in how we feed our neighbors facing hunger. Every day across the country, life-changing work is being done to provide food for people […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Domino’s® Corporate Stores Across Baltimore Area Are Looking to Hire 150 Team Members
BALTIMORE, Md. – Domino’s is looking to hire about 150 delivery drivers across more than 36 corporate-owned stores throughout Greater Baltimore. “Domino’s works hard to serve local communities across the country and the Baltimore area is no different,” said Dominic Barbosa, Domino’s director of corporate operations in Maryland. “Stores across this area are continuing to provide pizza to […]
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Congratulating Soror Johnnetta Betsch Cole and 16th National President Thelma T. Daley
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated joins the National Council of Negro Women in celebrating Soror Johnnetta Betsch Cole and 16th National President Thelma T. Daley. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated congratulates Soror Johnnetta Betsch Cole on a successful tenure as the 7th President and Chair of the Board of the National Council of Negro Women […]
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Former bishop, Staccato Powell, charged in fraud scheme involving AME Zion congregations across California.
Department of JusticeU.S. Attorney’s OfficeNorthern District of California OAKLAND – Staccato Powell and Sheila Quintana were arrested and appeared in federal court today to face conspiracy, wire fraud, and mail fraud charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent scheme committed upon congregations of the AME Zion Church in California and private lenders, announced United States Attorney […]
Posted inCoronavirus
Governor announces extension of open enrollment through Maryland Health Connection after a record season
(JAN 18, 2022) ANNAPOLIS, MD – Gov. Larry Hogan today announced that open enrollment will continue on Maryland Health Connection through February in light of the ongoing public health emergency. A record number of Marylanders – 181,603 – have enrolled in coverage for 2022 through the state’s health insurance marketplace. A surge of new enrollees […]
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Red Cross: National blood crisis could be dangerous for patients
Baltimore, MD (Jan. 11, 2022) — The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade. Dangerously low blood supply levels are posing a concerning risk to patient care and forcing doctors to make difficult decisions about who receives blood transfusions and who will need […]
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Health Commissioner declares ‘Code Blue Extreme Cold’ alert for Baltimore City Monday morning through Wednesday morning
With the wind chill expected to drop to single digits, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa today issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Monday morning, January 10 through Wednesday morning, January 12. “With dangerously cold temperatures expected in Baltimore, I am issuing the Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration beginning Monday morning […]
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Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce Board announces new leadership
BALTIMORE — As its final meeting of 2021, the Board of Directors for the Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce voted Kimberly Castle Royster to serve as the new chairwoman for a two-year term. Royster is owner and CFO of Kimberly Services LLC, a boutique accounting firm offering tax, accounting and CFO services. Since high school, […]
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Health Commissioner declares first Code Blue Extreme Cold alert of the season
BALTIMORE, MD (January 3, 2022)— With winter weather throughout the area today and temperatures predicted to fall into the teens with wind chill, Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa today issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Baltimore City beginning Monday afternoon, January 3 through Tuesday morning, January 4. This is the first Code Blue Extreme […]