By Brain Whitte Associated Press Maryland will keep its public schools closed for another four weeks through April 24 in response to the new coronavirus, the state’s superintendent of schools announced March 25. Karen Salmon said she made the decision with the state board of education after lengthy discussions with health experts. Salmon said she […]
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AFRO FACTS – Michelle Obama
By Afro.com / Be Inspired Global Media In this weeks Afro Facts, Micha Green talks Michelle Obama & Dj D-Nice.
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BCPS Meal Distribution Extended Through Friday, April 24; Two More Meal Distribution Sites Added Starting Thursday, March 26
BCPS meal distribution extended through Friday, April 24; two more meal distribution sites added starting Thursday, March 26 New sites bring total to 50 locations TOWSON, MD. – In alignment with the state-mandated extended closure of school buildings, Baltimore County Public Schools will distribute free meals to students through Friday, April 24. Beginning Thursday, Mar. […]
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Mayor Young Approves COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend
PRESS RELEASE Mayor Young Approves COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend BALTIMORE, MD. — Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young announced the COVID-19 Pandemic Mission Critical Stipend. Baltimore City’s frontline public-facing employees, including firefighters, EMTs, and police officers, will receive an additional $200.00 bi-weekly, to ease burdens as they continue to work to keep residents safe […]
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Art with a Heart Offering Home Art Kits for Enrichment While Social Distancing
Art with a Heart Offering Home Art Kits for Enrichment While Social Distancing Nonprofit inspiring community to “Innovate while we Hibernate” BALTIMORE (Mar. 25, 2020) – Research has found that 45 minutes of creative activity a day significantly lessens stress in the body, regardless of artistic experience or talent. With this in mind, Art with […]
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Library Media Specialist at Loch Raven Technical Academy Earns Grant To Promote Reading, Anti-Bullying
Library media specialist at Loch Raven Technical Academy earns grant to promote reading, anti-bullying TOWSON, MD. – Tatanisha Love, library media specialist at Loch Raven Technical Academy, has been granted a $1,000 Inspire Special Event Grant from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and the Inspire Special Grant Subcommittee. The grant is sponsored by […]
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Downtown Partnership Names Shelonda Stokes Interim President
DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP NAMES SHELONDA STOKES INTERIM PRESIDENT Stokes, the organizations’ current board chair, steps into the top position; Search for the successor to outgoing President, Kirby Fowler, is slowed by the coronavirus pandemic BALTIMORE – Shelonda Stokes, President and CEO of greiBO Media and long-time Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB) board member will step in […]
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Mayor Young Releases COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness
PRESS RELEASE Mayor Young Releases COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness BALTIMORE, MD. — Today, Mayor Bernard C. “Jack” Young released his COVID-19 Emergency Response Plan for People Experiencing Homelessness. This plan is an effort to mitigate risk for individuals in this vulnerable population. Mayor Young directed the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services […]
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NAACP BALTIMORE & HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST CORONAVIRUS TELE-TOWN HALL BRIEFING
Baltimore City Branch For Immediate Release NAACP BALTIMORE PARTNERS WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST CORONAVIRUS TELE-TOWN HALL BRIEFING Rev. Kobi Little and Baltimore City Health Commissioner Work to Increase Sharing of Information During COVID-19 Health Crisis BALTIMORE, MD – In response to the growing coronavirus (COVID 19 health crisis, the Baltimore National Association for the […]
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Patrons Practice Social Distancing
Patrons Practice Social Distancing at the Bank of America on Charles Street in Baltimore (Photo by E.R. Shipp)
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Hogan Closes Non-Essential Businesses; Announces Relief
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ordered nonessential businesses to close Monday in response to the coronavirus, as he announced a relief package of more than $175 million to provide relief to small businesses and employees. Hogan said the closing of nonessential businesses would take effect at 5 […]
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Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business
UPDATE: Governor Hogan announced new COVID-19 business relief programs on March 23. These resources are available through the Department of Commerce and the Department of Labor. The entire state of Maryland has received designation for SBA assistance. Small businesses can apply here. Maryland’s COVID-19 Business Response The State of Maryland has taken far-reaching and proactive steps to minimize the […]