Alicia Wilson, an East Baltimore native, has been appointed as the inaugural Johns Hopkins University vice president of civic engagement and opportunity, returning to the university to build on her prior experience and contribute to the community.
Category: LOCAL
Posted inDMV News
VOICES for Black women seeks 100,000 healthy Black women to understand cancer risks
The American Cancer Society is conducting the largest contemporary cancer study with Black women in history, VOICES of Black Women, to understand cancer risks and outcomes in the community.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser premieres $26 million fund, encouraging new venture capital to D.C. based start-ups
Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a $26 million D.C. Venture Capital Program to invest in early-stage tech companies, with a focus on underrepresented founders, and the program is supported by the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
Posted inBaltimore News
From Christmas to Kwanzaa: The role of traditions in the holiday season
John Jones, Olu Butterfly Woods, Chrissy Thornton, Brianne Mobley and Claudia Thorne all celebrate different traditions during the holiday season, including Kwanzaa, ice cream cakes, Carvel ice cream cakes, disco ball trees and seafood feasts, to foster solidarity and community-building.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Bar Association salutes trailblazing attorney Elaine R. Jones
The Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC) honored Elaine R. Jones with the Honorable Annice M. Wagner Pioneer Award during its 153rd Annual Leadership Awards Banquet on Dec. 7.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Coat and food drive serves up hope and holiday cheer
Dicko Foundation and Piano Keys Restaurant and Lounge hosted a coat drive and dinner for those in need at McPherson Square in Washington, D.C., donating over 100 coats, gloves, care packages, and thermal tents, and serving hot food to over 100 people.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
A soul-stirring celebration: ArtsCentric’s ‘Black Nativity’ reimagines Langston Hughes’ classic at Baltimore Center Stage
ArtsCentric’s production of “Black Nativity” at Baltimore Center Stage, featuring original music and choreography, has been extended due to popular demand, and has been praised for its powerful and uplifting performance.
Posted inBaltimore News
Meet Dana Robinson, the new associate dean of strategic communications and marketing at JHU School of Nursing
Dana Robinson, a Baltimore native and former Miss Delaware State University, has been appointed as associate dean of strategic communications and marketing for the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, where she will promote the stories and experiences of the institution’s nursing students.
Posted inHealth
Walking pneumonia cases surge
MedStar Health has reported a 356% increase in walking pneumonia cases in October, and physicians suggest that people take preventive measures such as wearing masks and washing hands frequently to reduce the risk of contracting the infection.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Local nonprofits join together to host Winter Wonderland and Holiday Skate
Making a Difference, a nonprofit organization founded by Prince Hamm, is partnering with Friends of Anacostia Park to host a fundraiser and afternoon of family fun on December 21, featuring free bicycles, tasty treats, and a DJ spinning the sounds.
Posted inBaltimore News
Police give update on Towson mass shooting that left one dead, nine injured
Police have identified the victim of a mass shooting in Towson, MD as 26-year-old Charles Graham Jr., and are investigating the incident as not being a random act of violence, while also urging the public to remain vigilant and call 911 if they see something.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Tara H. Jackson steps up as acting executive for Prince George’s County
Tara H. Jackson has been appointed acting executive of Prince George’s County, tasked with maintaining stability and transitioning smoothly, while also facing challenges such as a budget shortfall, the FBI headquarters relocation, and the Washington Commanders’ decision to stay in the county.
