As schools in D.C. and Maryland reopen for the 2025–26 academic year, AAA is reminding motorists, parents, students, and bicyclists to stay alert and follow traffic safety rules to keep children safe. With increased congestion around schools, risks posed by distracted driving, red-light running, and improper bus passing are heightened. AAA highlights state laws, offers safety tips for bus riders, pedestrians, bicyclists, and parents handling drop-offs and pick-ups, and stresses vigilance to prevent avoidable tragedies.
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Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service launches free new special education project to help families statewide
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) begins recruiting attorneys, consultants and advocates to join its paid Special Education Project panel.
Posted inBaltimore News
Broadmead acquires Sparks, Md properties, announces first off-site campus expansion
By Broadmead Broadmead, Inc., a Quaker-founded Life Plan Community and a leading senior living provider in Baltimore County announces a historic milestone: the acquisition of five contiguous properties in Sparks, Md., and the development of Broadmead at Ridgebrook, the organization’s first off-site campus expansion. Located less than three miles north of Broadmead’s current campus, the […]
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Baltimore Community Foundation’s Black Philanthropy Circle hits $1 million milestone in support for Black communities
Baltimore Community Foundation highlights its impact during Black Philanthropy Month. In just four years, the BCF’s Black Philanthropy Circle has directed $1 million in grants to Black-led and Black-serving nonprofits, advancing equity and opportunity across Greater Baltimore.
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Charm City is farm city: How Baltimore’s urban farms might be the best weapon against rising food costs
Baltimore’s network of 40 urban farms and 60 community gardens is helping residents cope with rising grocery costs by providing affordable—or often free—fresh produce in neighborhoods with limited healthy food options. Rooted in a century-old tradition and strengthened by decades of city policy, these farms not only feed communities but also foster job skills, entrepreneurship and social connection.
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Black families push past barriers to save lives through swimming and water safety
Barriers like cost, access, and generational fear continue to prevent many Black youth from learning how to swim, contributing to a disproportionately high rate of drowning deaths. Through programs like Baltimore’s 4M Swim Club, families are working to change the narrative—embracing water safety, building confidence, and developing a new generation of Black swimmers and lifeguards.
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Young Successful Leaders Incorporated to Receive $50,000 Huddle Up for Health Grant from CareFirst and Baltimore Ravens
CareFirst and the Baltimore Ravens have awarded Young Successful Leaders Inc. (YSLI) a $50,000 grant to expand its mental health, violence prevention and youth development programs in Baltimore.
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Under one roof: How Black families are reclaiming a generational way of life
Multigenerational living is on the rise in the US, particularly among Black families, providing shared care, economic support, and cultural continuity, while also offering emotional comfort and financial relief.
Posted inBUSINESS
A look at the century-old businesses still going strong
Black-owned businesses that reach 100 years endure systemic racism and economic barriers, creating lasting legacies that inspire future generations to build promising futures and strengthen their communities.
Posted inDMV News
Black men’s spiritual healing circle negates impact of toxic masculinity
Members of CREWS (Communities Respecting Everyone’s Will
To Survive) work with small community-based organizations in the Greater Washington Area to help Black men and youth overcome the debilitating impacts of crime and self-hatred.
Posted inBaltimore Events
National Night Out brings music, food and unity to Baltimore City
On Aug. 5, Baltimore’s National Night Out brought music, food, and back-to-school giveaways to neighborhoods across the city. Mayor Brandon M. Scott visited nine sites, highlighting the event’s goal of fostering unity between residents, law enforcement, and community leaders.
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An overlooked crisis: Women with disabilities and maternal health inequity
Black mothers with disabilities face unique challenges during pregnancy, including medical dismissal and higher costs. Advocates call for systemic change to ensure equitable, compassionate care for all mothers navigating these barriers.