Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a plain language executive order to make state services and programs more accessible, recognizing 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the benefits of plain language.
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Sen. McCray provides apprenticeship opportunities for Baltimore youth
State Sen. Cory V. McCray hosted a two-day apprenticeship program for YouthWorks participants to learn about the electrical industry and the basics of conduit bending, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and efficient resource use.
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Hot off the press: News impacting the Black community in D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
Montgomery County Police Department has expanded their drone program to include a “Drone as First Responder” program, while Maryland’s unemployment rate has risen to 2.8% and a $2M grant has been awarded to support Maryland’s homeless youth.
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Local middle school holds vigil for for former student, Cortez Lemon
Cortez Lemon, a 14-year-old student at Leith Walk Elementary and Middle School, was fatally stabbed on July 10 after a verbal altercation on a Maryland Transportation Authority bus, prompting a vigil to remember his life and to call for an end to inner city violence.
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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking individuals with high risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and Alzheimer’s in order to provide them with prevention activities and support programs.
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How climate change is affecting youth sports
Youth athletes in the D.C.-Maryland area are at risk of being affected by rising temperatures and heat stroke, with football players and women’s cross country athletes being most at risk, as evidenced by a study and a lawsuit filed by the parents of a deceased football player.
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Maryland leaders work to expand Wi-Fi in West Baltimore
The FCC has voted to expand the E-Rate Program, allowing schools and libraries to broaden the program and make internet access more affordable for libraries and schools throughout the U.S., with the goal of closing the digital divide.
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Urban oasis: Alleviating climate change in Baltimore
The Baltimore Office of Sustainability is working to make the city carbon-neutral by 2045, and Stillmeadow Community Fellowship is taking steps to help their neighborhood adapt to climate change by building a ten-acre forest, installing an urban apiary, and becoming a resilience hub.
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AFRO Interns on the move: Meet the next generation of Black journalists
The AFRO Interns have been working hard this summer, covering a range of important topics and contributing to the publication’s mission of amplifying diverse voices and stories within the Black community.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.M.V. area is hosting a variety of family-friendly events this summer, including the DMV Made Festival, Broccoli City Festival, Kids World 2024, and Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer, as well as virtual events such as Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System and Virtual Writing Hour.
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Mindfulness matters: Finding direction in life
Maurice Carroll, founder of Alkemmust Sound Healing, encourages readers to take control of their lives by following directions, allowing themselves permission to explore new ideas, and embracing the outcomes of their actions.
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Maryland leaders celebrate graduation of first cohort of Gov. Wes Moore’s service year program
Governor Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon M. Scott spoke at the commencement for the first cohort of the Maryland Corps Service Year Option, a campaign promise of Moore’s, which offers recent high school graduates an opportunity to serve their community while earning at least $15 an hour.