The Sandra R. Berman Pavilion, a new home for comprehensive community cancer care, was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 19, featuring Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and GBMC HealthCare’s President and CEO John B. Chessare.
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Outrage grows over Nordstrom employee’s death as family alleges negligence Â
Felicia Lee Ray-Jenkins, a Nordstrom employee, died at a California distribution center on Nov. 7 after her co-workers and supervisors allegedly left her lying on the ground without administering any life-saving measures.
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Open Enrollment is Here: Wellpoint Offers New Affordable Options in Maryland
Wellpoint offers affordable health plans with access to quality doctors and hospitals, and ACA subsidies can help lower or eliminate monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs, while uninsured individuals may face unaffordable medical bills and medical debt.
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Joe’s Movement Emporium receives $3M grant for digital media apprenticeship program
Joe’s Movement Emporium has been awarded a $3 million grant from the Department of Labor to launch a new digital media apprenticeship program for youth ages 17-24, which will offer hands-on experience in the digital media space and job placement upon completion.
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LGBTQIA+ community sounds off about 2024 election results
LGBTQIA+ voters have emerged as a significant demographic in the 2024 general election, with many expressing their political views through voting and highlighting the importance of preserving their rights.
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Mississippi Senate accused of paying attorney half the salary of colleagues
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Mississippi State Senate for racial discrimination, alleging that Black attorney Kristie Metcalfe was consistently underpaid compared to her White colleagues, despite holding similar job responsibilities.
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First hypothermia alert of the year arrives as cold season begins
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has urged residents to stay vigilant during Hypothermia Season, which runs from November 1st to March 31st, 2025, and has provided recommendations for helping neighbors experiencing homelessness.
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New leadership named after top two leaders of Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners resign
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners has appointed Robert Salley and Ashiah Parker to replace Ronald S. McFadden and Shantell L. Roberts, who resigned on Nov. 19.
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Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and cultural advocate, dies at 94
Camay Calloway Murphy, jazz singer, educator and daughter of Cab Calloway, passed away at age 94, leaving behind a legacy of education, arts advocacy, and cultural preservation.
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Shortage of funding affecting senior care resources in Ward 1
The Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center is struggling to expand its health, fitness and transportation programs due to underfunding from the Department of Aging and Community Living, despite its members advocating for more.
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A complicated history: The Bray School’s role in educating free and enslaved children in Virginia
The Bray School, the oldest surviving building that formally educated free and enslaved African-American children, was identified by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and William & Mary in 2020 and is now being restored to be fully open to the public in Spring 2025.
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Go-Go Museum and Café opens in Anacostia
The Go-Go Museum and Café has officially opened in Anacostia, featuring interactive holograms of Go-Go legends, artifacts from pioneers of the genre, and a café and recording studio, solidifying the legacy of go-go music in the District.
