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World premiere play explores family, faith and forgiveness.

Mosaic Theater Company of DC will stage the world premiere of Dear Mapel starring Psalmayene 24 with music by Jabari Exum, from January 19 – February 13 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. A streaming video option also available for viewing beginning February 2nd. Written and performed by Andrew W. Mellon Playwright in Residence, Psalmayene 24, Dear Maple is […]

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TEDCO generates $2.3 billion in economic benefits to the State of Maryland and supports 10,433 Maryland jobs, according to new independent study

COLUMBIA, Md. (November 17, 2021) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announced today the findings of an independent study detailing the impact of TEDCO’s six core programs to the state of Maryland. Conducted by the University of Baltimore’s Jacob France Institute, the study found that TEDCO provides significant value to the state’s start-up […]

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Do you have questions about the COVID vaccine for kids? This pediatrician has answers.

By Adrienne Collier, MD, pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente Since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11, many parents are excited to experience the sense of relief and security that comes with knowing their kids are protected. As a mother of four, I felt relieved when the vaccine received […]

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Cutting for the Community: Local Salon Owner Helps to Promote COVID-19 Vaccinations in Community

Sandtown salon owner, Tiarra “Tee” Davis, discusses her decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine and why she is encouraging others in her community to do the same Baltimore, Md.—Tiarra “Tee” Davis, 38, is the owner-operator of 1400 Beauty Bar in Baltimore. Davis is the third generation in her family to be raised in the 1400 […]

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10 Black Engineers You Should Know

Suppose George Washington Carver, Madam C.J. Walker, Garrett Morgan, and Percy Julian are known for touching every life with their technological advancements in the last millennia. In that case, these Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) winners are some of history’s most innovative people. These trailblazing scientists and engineers include the architect of the […]

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Get the Facts

Featured Expert: Kaiser Permanente Kwame Akoto, MD, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group The COVID-19 vaccine offers the best way to bring the ongoing pandemic to an end. Yet, much conflicting information is circulating about the vaccine, causing hesitancy and confusion, so it’s important to know the facts. Dr. Kwame Akoto, a Permanente Medicine family medicine physician […]

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Help your Kids get Financially Fit

By Michele Lawrence, Chase Community and Business Development  Multiple studies have shown that the earlier kids develop healthy money habits, the better their prospects of having strong financial health into adulthood.   According to a Chase survey of parents across the U.S., with children aged 8–14, 32% of parents are uncomfortable speaking about finances with their […]

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Groundbreaking ceremony begins Morgan’s new era in Health and Human Services

By Eric Addison Enthusiasm and joy were evident as the high-powered group gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony for Morgan State University’s (MSU’s) new Health and Human Services Building. The next in a series of spectacular physical additions to Morgan’s campus in Baltimore City, the 208,000-square-foot, $171-million facility is slated to open in 2024 on the […]

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Recognizing the racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer’s Disease

Mary, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 57 and her daughter/caregiver Kamaria. A growing body of evidence suggests that Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects certain racial and ethnic communities, with elderly African Americans and Latinos being among those at greater risk. Research published in the medical journal Alzheimer’s Disease & Associated Disorders, along with […]

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