The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is pausing trash and recycling collection on August 6 to conduct mandatory heat safety training following the heat-related death of crew member Ronald Silver II.
Category: Baltimore News
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Petition to thwart Harborplace redevelopment falls short of signatures required to make November ballot
The Protect Our Parks petition, led by former mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah, failed to gather enough signatures to make the Baltimore ballot, preventing the halt of MCB Real Estate’s $900-million redevelopment of Harborplace.
Posted inMaryland News
Commentary: A guide to achieving successful outcomes in custody cases
Preparing for a custody proceeding involves gathering information and documents through discovery, creating a parenting plan, and establishing child support, and legal assistance can be sought from the Maryland Family Law Hotline or the Family Law Self Help Center.
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Baltimore City Health Commissioner terminated
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political WriterTmcqueen@afro.com After seven months as the Baltimore City Health Commissioner, Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga has suddenly been terminated from the position. Emenuga served as interim commissioner in December 2023 after nomination from Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott (D). She was sworn in on March 20. “Dr. Ihuoma Emenuga will no longer […]
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Why do they really dislike Kamala Harris? Race and gender the real reason
Vice President Kamala Harris is a highly accomplished politician who has advocated for healthcare reform, the DREAM Act, strict gun control laws, and tax reform, and is now the Democratic 2024 presidential candidate, facing scrutiny due to her identity as the first female, Black vice president.
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A Prosperous Tomorrow empowers Baltimore residents with tech skills
Devin Jackson founded A Prosperous Tomorrow, an organization that provides digital literacy and technology career training to Baltimore residents, in order to combat the digital divide in the city and prepare young people for technology certifications.
Posted inMaryland Government
Gov. Moore signs executive order making state resources more accessible
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.
