Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a plain language executive order to make state services and programs more accessible, recognizing 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the benefits of plain language.
Category: COMMUNITY
Posted inBaltimore News
Sen. McCray provides apprenticeship opportunities for Baltimore youth
State Sen. Cory V. McCray hosted a two-day apprenticeship program for YouthWorks participants to learn about the electrical industry and the basics of conduit bending, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and efficient resource use.
Posted inStop Killing Us
Empowering communities: Fund violence prevention initiatives now
Pennsylvania is experiencing an alarming rate of gun violence, and community-based solutions such as violence intervention programs are being implemented to prevent violence before it escalates, with programs like Promise Neighborhoods in Allentown making a significant impact.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Board of Education passes resolution in support of nixing legacy admissions
The D.C. State Board of Education has endorsed a call to eliminate legacy and donor preferences in college admissions, arguing that it stifles diversity and prevents low-income and Black and Brown students from accessing equitable opportunity.
Posted inBaltimore News
Local middle school holds vigil for for former student, Cortez Lemon
Cortez Lemon, a 14-year-old student at Leith Walk Elementary and Middle School, was fatally stabbed on July 10 after a verbal altercation on a Maryland Transportation Authority bus, prompting a vigil to remember his life and to call for an end to inner city violence.
Posted inHealth
Experts speak during Black Maternal Mental Health Week
Black Maternal Maternal Health Week, July 19-25, aims to raise awareness and address the lack of mental health resources for Black women during and after pregnancy, with experts emphasizing the importance of mental health in pregnancy and the need for cultural support for Black women.
Posted inHealth
Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking individuals with high risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and Alzheimer’s in order to provide them with prevention activities and support programs.
Posted inNEWS
Purple Line trains unveiled; Prince George’s communities weigh in
The Maryland Department of Transportation has unveiled the first cars of the Metro’s Purple Line, which is expected to open in 2027 and will extend 16 miles from New Carrollton to Bethesda, with 21 total stops.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Apollo Theater makes history with Kennedy Center honor
The Apollo Theater in Harlem has been awarded the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors, marking the first time a venue has received this honor, recognizing its significant impact on American culture and the performing arts.
Posted inHealth
How climate change is affecting youth sports
Youth athletes in the D.C.-Maryland area are at risk of being affected by rising temperatures and heat stroke, with football players and women’s cross country athletes being most at risk, as evidenced by a study and a lawsuit filed by the parents of a deceased football player.
Posted inBaltimore News
Urban oasis: Alleviating climate change in Baltimore
The Baltimore Office of Sustainability is working to make the city carbon-neutral by 2045, and Stillmeadow Community Fellowship is taking steps to help their neighborhood adapt to climate change by building a ten-acre forest, installing an urban apiary, and becoming a resilience hub.
Posted inBUSINESS
How fast fashion is affecting global communities of color
Fast fashion is a billion dollar industry that is exploiting cheap labor and producing excessive waste, but consumers can be more intentional and sustainable by supporting brands that prioritize longevity and transparency, buying less and caring for what they have.
