Baltimore Together marked one year of community development tours in West Baltimore, highlighting progress in housing and redevelopment across Penn-North, Druid Heights and Upton.
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Rent vs. own in today’s economy: Is now the best time to buy?
Homeownership can be a long-term wealth-building strategy, but renting may be more affordable in certain areas and offer more flexibility, while owning a home provides stability and the potential for equity.
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Bowser announces $570k in grants to support small businesses in D.C.
Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and the D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development announced a $570,000 investment to support 60 small businesses through the 2025 Robust Retail Grant Program. Grants up to $10,000 will cover key operational expenses.
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Terrapin Fund to focus on middle market infrastructure and local growth
The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System has launched the $250 million Terrapin Middle Market Infrastructure Fund in partnership with global asset manager Barings, a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at investing in lower middle-market infrastructure and Maryland-based emerging managers—strengthening local economies while delivering long-term value for the state’s 412,000 pension system members.
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Behind the bet: The mental toll of problem gambling
Problem gambling doesn’t just impact a person’s wallet — it can deeply affect their mental health, often co-occurring with or intensifying conditions like depression, anxiety and substance use disorder. Experts say the growing accessibility of betting, especially online, raises serious concerns about how quietly and quickly gambling-related harms can take hold.
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Rev. Bryant and the Black Press won’t let Target off the hook
Rev. Jamal Bryant is calling for the continuation of a nationwide boycott against Target after the retailer scaled back its racial equity programs, urging sustained economic pressure to secure lasting change. Black leaders, including the NNPA’s Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., insist that any corporate accountability must include robust support for Black-owned media and community investment.
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UPDATE: PepsiCo meets with Sharpton over DEI rollbacks, future action pending
Leadership from PepsiCo are in talks with Rev. Al Sharpton. The civil rights leader is speaking with PepsiCo after leadership at the company rolled back initiatives related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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How to spring clean your finances
Janet Currie is president of Bank of America, Greater Maryland. This week she offers advice on how to spring clean your finances—by reviewing subscriptions, updating your budget, rebuilding your emergency fund, optimizing credit card rewards, using digital coupons, and enjoying free local events to save while having fun.
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Baltimore Together update highlights equity, apprenticeships and industry growth plans
During a fireside chat at the Baltimore Together spring update, Baltimore Development Corp. President Colin Tarbert and Maryland Commerce Secretary Harry Coker Jr. outlined a shared vision for inclusive economic growth. The two leaders emphasized that equity isn’t just a social good—it’s a smart, strategic driver of long-term prosperity.
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. convenes 93rd South Central Regional Conference
Leadership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently welcomed thousands of members to the 93rd South Central Regional Conference held at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock, Ark.
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Adaptability and advocacy: The vital role of mobile nurses
Travel and strike nurses play a critical role in maintaining patient care during staffing shortages and labor disputes. With adaptability, compassion, and cultural competence, they step into unfamiliar environments to deliver expert care. Beyond the misconceptions about pay, these nurses are driven by a calling to serve, support safe staffing, and advocate for patient trust and quality outcomes.
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Tariffs raise concerns for essential goods shortage
The 47th president’s tariffs are expected to drive up prices and create shortages of essential goods, disproportionately impacting Black Americans, as supply chains falter and imported necessities become scarce.
