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Recreating Residential Magic at the Maryland Home and Garden Show

by Stephen D. RileyFebruary 17, 2010January 25, 2022

Following the success of televised programs featuring residence improvement and self-help programming, home and garden expos have developed a cult-like following among Americans looking to save precious dollars during the […]

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The AFRO American Newspaper Presents: Economic Empowerment; Oyin Handmade

by AFRO StaffFebruary 12, 2010January 25, 2022

Oyin Handmade, is a fast growing business owned and operated by two dynamic African American entrepreneurs. As co-owners of Oyin Handmade -an all-natural body and hair care product line, husband […]

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Historic Blizzard Covers Baltimore City

by MelanieR.HolmesFebruary 11, 2010January 25, 2022

The faster the snowflakes fell, the slower Baltimore moved over the past week. Streets and cars were buried in over 4 feet of snow, holding residents hostage as the city’s […]

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Church Members Don Red for Heart Disease

by Gregory DaleFebruary 11, 2010January 25, 2022

On Sunday, Feb. 14, women across Maryland will fill churches, synagogues and other places of worship in a sea of red hues. However, these women will not don the color […]

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Maryland’s Hungry Population Grows

by DianeNguyenFebruary 11, 2010January 25, 2022

BALTIMORE – Stacked pallets of food, drinks and condiments line the aisles of an 87,000-square-foot warehouse —bread loaves and dinner rolls, frozen goods, dented and disfigured cakes. It may look […]

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Massive Blizzard Hits Mid-Atlantic Region

by AFRO StaffFebruary 10, 2010January 25, 2022

A massive winter storm blanketed the Mid-Atlantic region on Feb. 5 and 6, dumping more than 2 feet of snow on the Baltimore-Washington area. Snow accumulated at an estimated rate […]

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Baltimore’s New Mayor

by Talibah ChikwenduFebruary 4, 2010January 25, 2022

” … for such a time as this.” Those words offered by the Rev. Bruce Haskins during the welcome and opening prayer at the swearing in of Baltimore City’s new […]

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Dr. John L. Wright

by The Rev. Dorothy S. BoulwareFebruary 4, 2010January 25, 2022

Dr. John L. Wright was what could be called a persistent advocate; he seized every opportunity to make his voice heard. He even turned his AFRO church directory ad into […]

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City Prepares for 2010 Census

by MelanieR.HolmesFebruary 4, 2010January 25, 2022

Elected officials and local leaders in Baltimore City say they are working diligently to get the word out about the April 1 census distribution. They don’t want a reoccurrence of […]

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Summer Jobs Put Youth to Work

by MelanieR.HolmesFebruary 4, 2010January 25, 2022

Over 5,000 kids will be off the streets this summer. Multiply that by 35 years and you’ll get the approximate number of high school and college students YouthWorks has employed […]

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Farewell Sheila Dixon

by AFRO StaffFebruary 4, 2010January 25, 2022

Friends, family and city leaders gathered at The Milan, Baltimore’s newest Italian restaurant and lounge, to bid farewell to former mayor Sheila Dixon.

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Crime-Fighting Collaborative Yields Results

by DorothyRowleyFebruary 3, 2010January 25, 2022

Regional efforts to curb violent crime in Washington, D.C., and Maryland have been effective and both jurisdictions have the numbers to prove it. Those were the sentiments expressed this week […]

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