The Federal Trade Commission has prohibited Intuit from advertising its services as “free” unless they are free to all customers, and the D.C. Attorney General and Illinois Attorney General have filed a brief calling for the appeal to be rejected.
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Posted inBaltimore News
Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival returns for eighth year
The Cherry Hill Arts and Music Waterfront Festival celebrated its eighth anniversary on July 4, featuring performances from Sister Carol, N’Dea Davenport, Navasha Daya, Orquesta Nfuzion, and more, as well as educational activities and fireworks.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Baltimore City Council to hold hearings on opioid crisis
Baltimore City Councilmembers Danielle McCray and Mark Conway have announced upcoming legislative hearings on the opioid crisis, with the goal of understanding the problem and finding solutions.
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Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center opens in Baltimore
The Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center, a $50 million dollar initiative spearheaded by Dr. Alvin C. Hathaway Sr., was opened on July 2 in Baltimore, with over 200 people in attendance to celebrate the legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and the opening of the building.
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Mentoring Black Male Teens in the Hood: Investing in the lives of young Black men
Cameron Miles’ Mentoring Male Teens In the Hood program is exposing Black adolescent males to cultural adventures through travel, including a recent trip to Alabama, to help them succeed and learn about their heritage.
Posted inEvents
Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
Baltimore, D.C. and the surrounding neighborhoods are hosting a variety of events this month, including free health screenings, movie marathons, live concert performances, and more.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore pardons over 175,000 low-level marijuana convictions
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has pardoned over 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis convictions in an effort to address the consequences of criminalization and to help build a brighter future for the state.
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Juneteenth Exhibition: ‘Soon Come’ celebrates young artists as they reimagine the future
The New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship is a program offered by Muse 360 and Afro Charities, pairing young adults with mentors in the arts to create new bodies of work that challenge and inspire audiences.
Posted inNational News
A time to reflect: Why Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a national holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in Confederate states, acknowledges the pain of slavery and the joy of freedom, and enriches the cultural fabric of the nation.
Posted inBaltimore News
A celebration of all fathers
Congressman Kweisi Mfume has championed the voices and needs of fathers, mothers, children and families, securing funding for family-related efforts and supporting the Child Tax Credit, in order to ensure a future that is opposite of the government’s past policies.
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Baltimore City water bills to get a makeover this month
Baltimore City residents will see improvements to their water bill system, including a newly enhanced physical water bill and customer self-service portal, which will be available from June 17, while the online portal will be down from June 12-17.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Destination DC announces record numbers for tourism in nation’s capital
Washington D.C. saw a record number of visitors in 2023, resulting in $10.2 billion in visitor spending and the support of 102,366 local jobs.
