On Jan. 23 CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), one of the country’s largest not-for-profit healthcare organizations, announced plans to lease approximately 20,000 square feet of space at The Village at Mondawmin at Mondawmin Mall. The move is designed to double down on their investment in West Baltimore and workforce development initiatives. “We believe anchor institutions in […]
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Tips for love and finance in 2024
By Teri Williams The new year brings new beginnings, which is a great time to focus on love and finances. Whether it’s self-love, romantic love or the love of our children, love has an impact on our money. Better to be intentional about the mixture of the two, rather than put our head in the […]
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Experience elegance and culinary excellence at Prim and Proper – A new modern French American inspired culinary haven
Baltimore – Clark Hospitality, co-owner of Papi’s Cuisine, and The Outkrowd Group, co-owners of Blk Swan, have joined forces to create an elevated and exquisite dining destination where sophistication meets culinary mastery, fittingly named Prim and Proper. This dining concept is the first collaboration between the two local powerhouse restaurateurs. Nestled in the heart of […]
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Planning for the unexpected and finding your path forward
Sponsored Content by JPMorgan Chase & Co. By Tawanna Browne Smith Vice President and Banker, JPMorgan Private Bank When you lose a spouse, you’re often left grieving while also trying to figure out how to find a way forward and identify what’s next – personally, career wise and financially. Life is a journey with many […]
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Meet Dr. Jamie Ware, the woman advocating for more cervical cancer education and preventive screenings
By Mylika ScatliffeAFRO Women’s Health Writer January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and if nothing else, Dr. Jamie Ware wants women to remember that unlike many other cancers, cervical cancer can be prevented. “There is a screening test to detect cervical cancer and with regular screening at the proper intervals, we can take measures to […]
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Ohio woman who miscarried at home won’t be charged with corpse abuse, grand jury decides
By Julie Carr SmythThe Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio woman facing a criminal charge for her handling of a home miscarriage will not be charged, a grand jury decided Jan. 11. The Trumbull County prosecutor’s office said grand jurors declined to return an indictment for abuse of a corpse against Brittany Watts, […]
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How the clean energy win in Michigan provides a roadmap for other states
By Ben Jealous If you live in Detroit or another part of Michigan where there’s a looming threat of bodily harm from fossil fuel pollution, it just got a little easier to breathe a sigh of relief … and to maintain your ability to breathe in general. The historic Clean Energy Future Package and Clean […]
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Revelers set to pack into Times Square for annual New Year’s Eve ball drop
The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The confetti has been tested for airiness. The giant numerals – 2 0 2 4 – are in place. And the luminous ball, bedazzled in 2,688 crystal triangles, is fixed to the pole from which it makes its 60-second descent at 11:59 p.m. With throngs of revelers set […]
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What Kwanzaa means for Black Americans
By Frank DobsonThe Conversation On Dec. 26, millions throughout the world’s African community will start weeklong celebrations of Kwanzaa. There will be daily ceremonies with food, decorations and other cultural objects, such as the kinara, which holds seven candles. At many Kwanzaa ceremonies, there is also African drumming and dancing. It is a time of […]
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Ask Rusty: Simple guidance about Social Security benefits
Eligible individuals can claim Social Security at age 65, but it is wise to wait longer to claim due to the earnings test and the potential for a spousal boost, as well as the possibility of collecting benefits from an ex-spouse.
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Why Black Christmas means resistance
Since the 1800s, Black folks have used Christmas to resist racial violence and oppression. Here are some social justice organizations to support this holiday season. By Nadira JamersonWord in Black For many of us, Christmas is a time to exchange gifts, indulge in slices of sweet potato pie, and binge-watch movies like “This Christmas” and […]
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PRESS ROOM: Baltimore Children & Youth Fund announces 2024 Grassroots Fund
Emphasizes life-changing impact of awarding $29 million over four years to organizations that help Baltimore’s children and youth thrive. (Baltimore, Maryland) — For the fourth year in a row, Baltimore Children & Youth Fund (BCYF), a public charity stewarding public dollars to build partnerships that support the ecosystem focused on building opportunities for Baltimore youth, […]