The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has received $9.4 million in federal funding to serve as a health equity research hub, providing resources and expertise to help Community-Led, Health Equity Structural Interventions (CHESIs) achieve their goals and support community-led health equity research.
Category: Baltimore News
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Celebration of life to honor Melvin L. Stukes’ legacy of community service and impact
Melvin L. Stukes, a dedicated public servant and community advocate, passed away at his home in Pikesville, MD, leaving behind a legacy of service and a deep love for African American history and heritage.
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Wealth Diversity Summit celebrates 10 years
The Generational Wealth Diversity Summit celebrated its 10th anniversary by providing resources to minority communities on how to pass down minority-owned businesses, with a panel of entrepreneurs sharing their experiences and insights on the importance of succession planning.
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Chad Helton joins Enoch Pratt Free Library as CEO and president
Chad Helton has been appointed as the new CEO and President of the Enoch Pratt Free Library system, with plans to continue the library’s work and expand its capacity to deliver programming and resources to the communities of Baltimore.
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Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosts forum on ballot question aimed at shrinking Baltimore City Council
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosted a panel discussion on Sept. 19 to discuss a ballot measure that would reduce the Baltimore City Council from 14 districts to eight, which opponents believe would usurp political power from Baltimore’s Black communities.
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Baltimore County residents want the state to address the congestion on the Baltimore Beltway
Baltimore County is investing in the Baltimore Beltway to alleviate congestion, with MDOT prioritizing adding lanes to I-695 and I-270, and the Baltimore Regional Transportation Board ranking the top ten bottlenecks in the region, with the most congested areas being on 695.
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Parks & People celebrates 40th anniversary of service to Baltimore City’s youth
Parks and People celebrated its 40th anniversary with a fundraiser featuring live entertainment, food from local vendors, and the honoring of three local individuals who have made a significant impact on Baltimore City.
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Pratt Free Market brings fight against food insecurity to Baltimore library
The Enoch Pratt Free Library has opened the Pratt Free Market at the Southeast Anchor Branch in Highlandtown to provide produce, non-perishable items, snacks and other household necessities to the Baltimore community.
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Upcoming events in D.C., Maryland and Virginia during late September and early October
The DMV area is hosting a variety of events in September and October, including A Black Souliloquy, the DMV Black Student Leadership Conference, and a film screening of “Unbought and Unbossed,” among others.
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Maryland receives $10 million to aid small businesses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded Maryland Technology Development (TEDCO) $10 million to create the BRIDGE program, which will provide specialized accounting, financial and legal advisory services to small businesses throughout the region.
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Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program raises concern from West Baltimore residents
Residents in West Baltimore are concerned about the impacts of Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, which is replacing the century-old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel, on their homes, health, and safety, and are seeking a Title VI investigation into the project’s effects on Black residents.
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Mindful meditation, yoga and other ways to relieve stress
Engaging in activities such as breathing exercises, chewing gum, drinking tea, napping, laughing, kissing, watching TV, listening to music, reading, practicing religion and spirituality, cooking and baking, healthy eating, exercising, yoga, aromatherapy, hypnosis, and petting dogs and cats can help reduce stress and improve whole-body wellness.