Comcast Gives Xfinity Customers Rolling Free Previews with Focus on Education, Entertainment and Fitness Includes On Demand Catalogs from SHOWTIME® and EPIX, along with Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services such as CuriosityStream, Grokker Yoga Fitness & Wellbeing and The Reading Corner PHILADELPHIA – March 25, 2020 – Comcast today announced that it has made the on demand catalogs […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: DC Health Announces Third COVID-19 Related Death
DC Health Announces Third COVID-19 Related Death Coronavirus Data Update: March 25 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Health announces a third death in the District due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient, a 75-year-old female, was admitted to a hospital with underlying health conditions and passed away on March 25. She tested positive for COVID-19 […]
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A Letter from GWUL President & CEO…
Friends, In the midst of uncertainty, it has been uplifting to hear affirmations of support from so many of you. I echo your care and concern in these challenging times and would like to take the opportunity to share where we are as an organization and how you can help. Just as we have always […]
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Art with a Heart Offering Home Art Kits for Enrichment While Social Distancing
Art with a Heart Offering Home Art Kits for Enrichment While Social Distancing Nonprofit inspiring community to “Innovate while we Hibernate” BALTIMORE (Mar. 25, 2020) – Research has found that 45 minutes of creative activity a day significantly lessens stress in the body, regardless of artistic experience or talent. With this in mind, Art with […]
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Trump Administration Urged to Free Migrants as Virus Surges
By BEN FOX, PHILIP MARCELO and NOMAAN MERCHANT, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressure was mounting on the Trump administration Wednesday to release people from immigration detention facilities where at least one detainee has tested positive for COVID-19 and advocates fear tight quarters and overall conditions could cause rapid spread of the virus. The U.S. […]
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Florida Governor’s Coronavirus Dilemma: Health vs. Economy
By TAMARA LUSH, Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been walking a tightrope for weeks during the coronavirus crisis, trying to protect both residents vulnerable to the virus and the cratering economy in a state of 21 million people. His dilemma is a clear example of the conundrum facing the president […]
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Guest Editorial Submission: Coming Together for Good
By Titus Herman, Southeastern Guide Dogs Palmetto, Florida To the Editor: Everywhere across the United States, the coronavirus has caused anxiety and real economic harm to people we know and love, and it has created fear for those who depend upon the services of nonprofit organizations such as Southeastern Guide Dogs. Our organization currently provides ongoing […]
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FAMU Faculty and Students Engaged by Florida Health Department to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic
For Immediate Release March 24, 2020 FAMU Faculty and Students Engaged by Florida Health Department to Combat Coronavirus Pandemic Eight Florida A&M University (FAMU) public health professors and students have been recruited by the Florida Department of Health (DOH) to help fight the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The “FAMU 8 Strike COVID-19 Team” includes four faculty and four students. Seven of the FAMU team members are […]
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Mayor Young Releases COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness
PRESS RELEASE Mayor Young Releases COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness BALTIMORE, MD. — Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young released his COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness. This plan is an effort to mitigate risk for individuals in this vulnerable population. Mayor Young directed the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services […]
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Britain’s Prince Charles Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, royal officials confirmed Wednesday — touching off debate about whether his wealth and status gave him priority in receiving a test. The 71-year-old is showing mild symptoms of COVID-19, […]
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Black Mompreneur Creates Online Hair School
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — These days, being able to work from home is an asset. With the current global events, it is crucial that individuals and businesses adopt alternative and innovative ways to provide services, reach their clients, spread their messages, learn and earn income. For this reason, licensed social worker and entrepreneur Jessyca Marshall has […]
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COVID-19 Update: Fairfax County Government Facilities Closed To Public
To the Fairfax County Community, Starting Friday, March 27, at 5 pm, Fairfax County will close all government buildings and facilities to the public, until further notice. The County government remains open for business online, via phone, and by mail. A full list of services that can be done online and by phone is here. […]