CLLCTIVLY hosted CLLCTIVGIVE, a 24-hour crowdfunding campaign that raised $1.12 million for 119 Black-led social change organizations in Baltimore, providing them with no-strings-attached funding to sustain and grow their organizations.
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MoCo Planning Board submits recommendations for updated growth and infrastructure policy
The Montgomery County Planning Board has submitted its updates to the county’s Growth and Infrastructure Policy (GIP) for 2024 to 2028, which includes a request for a Local Area Transportation Review and a 50% impact-tax discount for developers who construct smaller single-family homes.
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United Way is Sparking Social Change
United Way of Central Maryland’s Changemaker Challenge supports diverse grassroots programs with grants and coaching, amplifying their voices and providing resources to help close service and resource gaps and fuel positive change.
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Baltimore County celebrates opening of Middle River Recreation Activity Center
Baltimore County officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the new Middle River Recreation Activity Center, which features a full-sized gymnasium, exterior multipurpose court, meeting and activity rooms, stage and movie screens, and an aeronautical theme inspired by Baltimore County’s history of aviation.
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Artscape returns to Baltimore for celebration of art, music and culture
Artscape 2024 was a success, featuring over 150 vendor booths, interactive installations, and a lineup of performances, showcasing the diversity of Baltimore’s creative scene and bringing people together in celebration of the arts.
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Heat safety for outside workers in spotlight after death of Ronald Silver II
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is pausing trash and recycling collection on August 6 to conduct mandatory heat safety training following the heat-related death of crew member Ronald Silver II.
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Commentary: A guide to achieving successful outcomes in custody cases
Preparing for a custody proceeding involves gathering information and documents through discovery, creating a parenting plan, and establishing child support, and legal assistance can be sought from the Maryland Family Law Hotline or the Family Law Self Help Center.
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Community engagement and connectivity can make our streets safer
Prince George’s County leaders are taking action to strengthen public safety through improving connectivity and infrastructure, enabling surveillance, community engagement, and emergency response.
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D.C. area under drought watch as heat rises
The D.C. area is now under a drought watch, prompting residents to take measures to reduce water usage and conserve water, as the Potomac River is the main source of water for the region and hot, dry conditions are expected to persist.
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Baltimore City Health Commissioner terminated
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com After seven months as the Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga has suddenly been terminated from the position. Emenuga served as interim commissioner in December 2023 after nomination from Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D). She was sworn in on March 20. “Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga will no longer […]
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African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to D.C. for 17th year
The African Diaspora International Film Festival D.C. is hosting a three-day event to showcase films from around the world that focus on topics such as women’s rights, colorism, homosexuality, and gender segregation.
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A Prosperous Tomorrow empowers Baltimore residents with tech skills
Devin Jackson founded A Prosperous Tomorrow, an organization that provides digital literacy and technology career training to Baltimore residents, in order to combat the digital divide in the city and prepare young people for technology certifications.
