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.
Category: Baltimore News
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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.
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For the fellas: Keeping the flame lit with budget-friendly date nights
Date nights are a great way to keep the flame alive in a relationship, and there are many low-cost or free options to choose from, such as strolling through the park, movie night at home, and attending a free event.
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Former Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones dies at the age of 40
Former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones has died at the age of 40, prompting an outpouring of condolences from teammates, coaches, fans, and city officials.
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Park West Health Systems receives 2.5 million for expansions and renovations
Park West Health Systems is expanding its behavioral health services to include youth behavioral health and making the building more ADA compliant, thanks to a 14 million dollar government funding, with construction set to begin this fall and completion expected in spring 2026.
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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking residents in high-risk areas for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, to connect them with health prevention efforts and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
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Jacoby Jones, a star of Baltimore’s most recent Super Bowl title run, has died at age 40
Jacoby Jones, a former NFL receiver and Super Bowl champion, has died at the age of 40 after playing for the Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, San Diego Chargers, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
