The Washington Capitals and Inova Blood Donor Services will host the Capitals’ annual spring blood drive on March 1, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Va. Donors will receive a Nicklas Backstrom bobblehead as well as a Capitals T-shirt. More than 250 units of blood and blood products are […]
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Violet Apple Selected as Girl Scouts of Central Maryland New CEO
Girl Scouts of Central Maryland (GSCM) recently announced that Violet Apple has been selected as the Council’s new CEO. She has more than 25 years of Girl Scout experience, including serving as the interim and chief operating officer for Girls Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania and the former Penn Laurel Girl Scout Council. Since […]
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Cupcakes & Cocktails
On March 22, the fourth annual Cupcakes & Cocktails Diva Soiree will be hosted at the SPX Event Hall in District Heights, Md. The event, which showcases women-owned businesses and organizations, will feature numerous activities, workshops, giveaways, vendors and more. For more information: Eventbrite.com.
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Marijuana Legalization Hotly Debated in Maryland Senate Committee Hearing
ANNAPOLIS –Dozens of people testifying before Maryland lawmakers on Tuesday called for an end to the state’s battle against marijuana, one part of the decades-long national war on drugs that supporters of legalization and decriminalization say has done more harm than good. In the session’s first real wave of marijuana legislation hearings, members of the […]
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University of Maryland Computer Breach Exposes Personal Information of More Than 300,000
A computer breach at the University of Maryland exposed the personal information of more than 300,000 faculty, staff, students and affiliated personnel from the College Park and Shady Grove campuses, school officials said Feb. 19. University President Wallace Loh said that the database record included names, Social Security numbers, dates of births and university identification […]
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Study: More than 20 Percent of Middle School Students Engaging in Sexting
More than 20 percent of middle school age children are engaging in sexting, the act of sending racy text messages with or without an explicit photo, according to new research. In a study published in the February edition of the medical journal Pediatrics, the publication of the American Academy of Pediatrics, doctors found that sexting […]
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Fundraising Drive Planned to Fix Shooting Damage to African American Civil War Memorial
In response to the vast outpouring of support and concern about the recent shooting at the African American Civil War Memorial, the non-profit foundation that built the memorial and operates a museum at the site is sponsoring “Rally on the High Ground,” a national fundraising drive to fix the gun damage and other major problems […]
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Maryland Lawmakers Consider Measure That Would Mandate Paid Sick Leave
ANNAPOLIS — Committees in both the House and the Senate heard legislation this week that would require many employers in Maryland to grant workers at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. The proposal, which has so far received backing from 66 delegates and 19 senators, would make Maryland just […]
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Md. Sen. Mikulski Calls for Kill Switches on Cell Phones to Protect Consumers’ Data
LANDOVER – Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski wants to give control back to consumers when it comes to protecting personal and financial information stored on mobile devices by requiring manufacturers to install a “kill switch” that would render phones useless if stolen. Mikulski announced legislation to that effect Thursday in the wake of a surge in […]
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Advocates Call Attention to Chemical Contamination of Minority Communities
As the nation ruminates on the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement this Black History Month, environmental justice activists are calling attention to what they say is the new frontline of the human rights struggle: chemical contamination of communities of color. “When corporations decide where to build chemical plants, landfills, or water treatment plants where […]
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Heavier Than Expected Snowfall Strains Baltimore’s Bad-Weather Budget
This winter’s heavy snowfall has strained Baltimore City’s allocated budget for snow and ice control service, city officials said. The city spent $5.3 million for winter weather control as of Feb. 10, approximately $2.6 million more than the $2.75 million that was budgeted for fiscal year 2014, according to Caron Brace, press secretary for Mayor […]
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Baltimore Natural Hair Care Business Receives National Distribution Deal with Target
Customers who use the natural body and hair care line Oyin Handmade will see a familiar name on Target shelves next month. After a two-year process, the Baltimore-based company announced that it has been approved for national distribution through Target stores. “This is one of the most gratifying experiences I’ve ever had,” said Airic Jerrod, […]
