The D.M.V. area is hosting a variety of family-friendly events this summer, including the DMV Made Festival, Broccoli City Festival, Kids World 2024, and Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer, as well as virtual events such as Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System and Virtual Writing Hour.
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Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland leaders celebrate graduation of first cohort of Gov. Wes Moore’s service year program
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott spoke at the commencement for the first cohort of the Maryland Corps Service Year Option, a campaign promise of Moore’s, which offers recent high school graduates an opportunity to serve their community while earning at least $15 an hour.
Posted inHealth
Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking residents in high-risk areas for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, to connect them with health prevention efforts and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
Posted inDMV News
Black Restaurant Week returns to D.C. and Baltimore area for fifth year
Black Restaurant Week is returning to Washington D.C. and Baltimore for its fifth year, aiming to stimulate the economy of the Black community and highlight Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing campaigns.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore City officials seek applicants to take over newly acquired hotels
Baltimore City officials are seeking applicants to oversee the transformation of two Downtown Baltimore hotels into permanent supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness, using federal funds through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. communities to keep cool with open pools in every ward
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation has opened all 23 outdoor pools six days a week to provide relief from the record-breaking temperatures, while DPR is also hiring over 700 seasonal jobs to ensure the pools are adequately staffed.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. AG calls for continuance of FTC ban on ‘deceptive’ TurboTax ads
The Federal Trade Commission has prohibited Intuit from advertising its services as “free” unless they are free to all customers, and the D.C. Attorney General and Illinois Attorney General have filed a brief calling for the appeal to be rejected.
Posted inBaltimore News
Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival returns for eighth year
The Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival celebrated its eighth anniversary on July 4, featuring performances from Sister Carol, N’Dea Davenport, Navasha Daya, Orquesta Nfuzion, and more, as well as educational activities and fireworks.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Building on legacy: Expanding the reach of 4M Swim Club
Senator Cory V. McCray has secured $750,000 in funding for the construction of a new health and wellness aquatic center in the 45th District, which will provide a life skill to people in the community and build on the legacy of Marvin Thorpe Jr.
Posted inBUSINESS
A trusted voice: Preserving the future of the Black press
The National Newspaper Publishers Association is adapting to changing consumption patterns and technology to expand its business model and maintain its position as the trusted voice of the Black community.
Posted inBaltimore News
Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center opens in Baltimore
The Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, a $50 million dollar initiative spearheaded by Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway Sr., was opened on July 2 in Baltimore, with over 200 people in attendance to celebrate the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and the opening of the building.
Posted inBaltimore Community
We celebrate Juneteenth, but Baltimore County residents want more
Juneteenth is a celebration of the abolition of slavery in the United States, and it is important to put real action behind the celebrations by addressing systemic racism and implementing equity and social justice policies and practices.
