Harford County Executive Glassman Reopens Remaining County-Owned Outdoor Recreation Spaces BEL AIR, Md. (May 7, 2020) – Harford County Executive Barry Glassman has ordered the reopening of all remaining county-owned outdoor recreation spaces, consistent with Gov. Larry Hogan’s amended executive order dated May 6, 2020. This includes county playgrounds, fishing areas and boat launches. […]
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Ya’ll Can Go Outside, I’ll Watch
By Sean Yoes AFRO Baltimore Editor syoes@afro.com As Donald John Trump continues to encourage a burgeoning Civil War around the decision of individual states to re-open in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, one of the infinite “Rona” Facebook memes caught my eye recently. It simply reads, “Me watching Y’all go out there First,” attached […]
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Test Your News Knowledge With Zenger
Which state has canceled its upcoming Democratic presidential primary election? Pixabay Nebraska Indiana New York New Jersey Correct! Wrong! Saturday Night Live did a skit with a fake TV message from which state governor? Joe Senft/Flickr Andrew Cuomo Jay Inslee Gretchen Whitmer Gavin Newsom Correct! Wrong! Cecily Strong played Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Which […]
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Taxis, Bikes & Sushi Robots Keep New Yorkers Fed, Protected
By JAKE SEINER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Yellow cabs are lining up before sunrise at food distribution sites across the city. Motorcyclists are buzzing over bridges, bags packed with masks and gowns. Even sushi-making robots are pitching in, freeing up acclaimed chefs to deliver meals to hospitals. Taxi driver Mor Diop delivers boxes […]
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Why Are Some Planes Crowded Even With Air Travel Down?
By DAVID KOENIG, AP Airlines Writer Every once in a while, social media lights up with photos or video from flights that are nearly full, with passengers clearly violating advice from public health officials about social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic. That raises the question: How can planes still be full when air travel is […]
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April Jobs Data To Show Epic Losses and Soaring Unemployment
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The economic catastrophe caused by the viral outbreak likely sent the U.S. unemployment rate in April to its highest level since the Great Depression and caused a record-shattering loss of jobs. With the economy paralyzed by business closures, the unemployment rate likely jumped to at least […]
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Liberian Girl’s Song About COVID-19 Being Played On Radio
By JONATHAN PAYE-LAYLEH, Associated Press MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — The voice is strong, and the words are resolute: “Let’s protect ourselves to save our family and our country; let’s stop the public gatherings.” The singer? She’s 9 years old. Joselia Kollie’s song has been getting airplay on Liberian radio, and praise from health officials. She […]
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AP-NORC Poll: Pandemic Especially Tough On People Of Color
BY KAT STAFFORD and EMILY SWANSON, Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — People of color have not only been hit harder by the deadly coronavirus than have Americans overall, but they’re also bearing the brunt of the pandemic’s financial impact, according to a recent survey from the The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. The financial […]
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Congresswoman Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Resolution on National Nurses Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30) and Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) have introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Nurses Week for May 6-12, 2020. This annually observed week highlights the important contributions nurses make every day in the administration of health care for millions of Americans, especially during times of public health crisis […]
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Emerging Virus Aid Bill Aims To Help Cities, Postal Service
By ANDREW TAYLOR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Although timing for the House’s return isn’t set, the outlines are emerging for a Democratic-driven bill to aid states and local governments, the Postal Service, and boost contact tracing to track the coronavirus. Democratic leaders promise that the House will deliver legislation to help state and local […]
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3 Russian Doctors Fall From Hospital Windows During Pandemic
By DARIA LITVINOVA, Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — Two Russian doctors have died and another was seriously injured in falls from hospital windows after they reportedly came under pressure over working conditions in the coronavirus pandemic. The exact circumstances of the separate incidents in the last two weeks remain unclear and they are being investigated […]
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What the Covid-19 Relief Package Should Have Included
By Klairane Gumbs America was unprepared for Covid-19. Health, finances, family responsibilities, safety and more are deeply impacted by the global pandemic. Non-essential businesses have closed, forcing millions of Americans out of work and scrambling to file for unemployment insurance. Congress passed an economic stimulus package that, at first glance, seemed like needed relief to […]
