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Maryland Comptroller calls for shoppers to buy local during tax-free week

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterAugust 7, 2021January 25, 2022

Because the pandemic decimated small businesses across the country, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot hopes this year’s tax-free week will boost recovery for surviving businesses. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) By Megan Sayles […]

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Prince George’s County Public Schools stays with mask mandate

by Deborah Bailey Special to the AFROAugust 7, 2021January 25, 2022

In this May 21, 2021 file photo, a person holds a mask while walking outside in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File) By Deborah Bailey Special to the AFRO Prince George’s […]

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Prince Georges County Public Schools hold Summer School Graduation

by Press ReleaseAugust 7, 2021January 25, 2022

Prince Georges County Public Schools hold Summer School Graduation August 4 for 875 traditional and alternative high school students who completed requirements for graduation over the summer. PGCPS’ mask mandate […]

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Bishop Douglas Miles, Koinonia founder, finds a rhythm in heaven his heart couldn’t know on earth

by DorothyBoulwareAugust 3, 2021January 25, 2022

(Courtesy photo) By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware AFRO Managing Editor So here’s another of these articles they say I write so well; but I hate them so much. This one […]

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New Prince George’s County housing coalition launches

by Deborah Bailey Special to the AFROAugust 2, 2021January 25, 2022

Ashanti Martinez, CASA Prince Georges County Policy Analyst For CASA speaks at a recent event to launch the PG County Housing Justice Coalition. (Courtesy Photo) By Deborah Bailey Special to […]

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Family of Korryn Gaines settles with Baltimore County, continues to fight for full measure of justice

by Press ReleaseJuly 30, 2021January 25, 2022

Rhanda Dormeus, mother of Korryn Gaines, stands with family attorney J. Wyndal Gordon, at a press conference Sept. 21. Gordon negotiated a deal that respects the humanity of Korryn Gaines […]

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Robert Thomas made his mark, now makes his exit from Baltimore City markets

by Megan Sayles AFRO Business WriterJuly 30, 2021January 25, 2022

Robert Thomas, former executive director of Baltimore City Public Markets Corp., hopes the markets can continue to grow and improve to achieve a broader reach and higher visibility and effectiveness. […]

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Baltimore vigil commemorates Lewis and his unfinished work

by J.K. Schmid Special to the AFROJuly 29, 2021January 25, 2022

Baltimore holds vigil for Representative John Lewis at Jubilee Arts Center, 1947 Pennsylvania Avenue. (Courtesy photo) By J. K. Schmid Special to the AFRO 50 activists gathered in Sandtown-Winchester, July […]

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Branville Bard Jr. Joins Johns Hopkins as Public Safety V.P.

by Press ReleaseJuly 29, 2021January 25, 2022

Beginning Aug. 30, Dr. Branville Bard Jr. will oversee security operations for all Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine campuses and facilities worldwide, with the exception of the Applied […]

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BCPS fall athletics season to begin Aug. 11

by Press ReleaseJuly 29, 2021January 25, 2022

Baltimore County Public School students are encouraged to register for upcoming high school sports season. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli, File)Towson, MD – The fall sports season begins Aug. 11 in Baltimore […]

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Biden nominates Prince George’s Delegate for Maryland’s U.S. Attorney

by Micha GreenJuly 27, 2021January 25, 2022

Del. Erek Barron (D- District 24) was nominated by President Joe Biden as the next U.S. Attorney for Maryland. (Courtesy Photo) By Micha Green D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Prince […]

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New Dean Appointed to Lead Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication, Beginning New Era

by Special to the AFRO from Morgan State UniversityJuly 24, 2021January 25, 2022

Dean Jackie Jones, second from the left, with Morgan State University students. (Courtesy photos) BALTIMORE — Following a national search, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and current Assistant Dean for Programs Jackie […]

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