Most Baltimore City swimming pools were closed for the summer season on Aug. 8, at least four weeks too early for city residents looking for a fun way to beat the heat. But the mayor’s office announced Wednesday that generous unsolicited donations totaling $507,000 have managed to keep the larger outdoor facilities – Cherry Hill […]
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Dispatches from the Trail: Sign of the Times
Thousands of lawns across Baltimore City are anointed with campaign signs representing the aspirations of political novices and wily veterans. However, no one sign has caused more of a stir than the red and white placard of defense attorney Gregg Bernstein – who is vying to be the next Baltimore City State’s Attorney – planted […]
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District Mulls Medical Marijuana Regulations, Discounts
When it comes to the distribution of medical marijuana in the nation’s capital, qualified residents who least can afford it could be in line for a break, as the District’s new mandate will include a provision for distributing the drug at a lower rate for low-income patients. But according to Dan Riffle, a legislative analyst […]
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Two Charged in Riverdale Murders
Two persons have been charged in the alleged murder of four people in Riverdale, near Washington, D.C., on Aug. 6. Tkeisha Nicole Gilmer, 18, and Darrell Lynn Bellard, 43, both of Dickinson, Texas, were each charged with four counts of first degree murder in the slayings. Police say 3-year-old Shayla Shante Sikyala and 4-year-old Shakur […]
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Brown Takes Lead in Ward 8 Straw Poll
At-large Councilman Kwame Brown, who is in a heated contest for the D.C. Council chairmanship with former Ward 5 representative Vincent Orange, has won yet another straw poll. Having already succeeded in polls for wards 3, 4 and 7, Brown, in this latest vote that was sponsored by residents of Ward 8, proved his mettle […]
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Baltimore Congressman Continues Fight Against Foreclosures
U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings recently issued a letter to more than a dozen lenders throughout the metropolitan area currently engaged in mortgage modification procedures, especially those participating in the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP.) The letter asks lenders to account for their mortgage modification practices. HAMP, a program created to stem the tide of foreclosures, […]
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UMBC Breaks Ground on New Performing Arts Center
The University of Maryland Baltimore County has broken ground on a $170 million performing arts and humanities building that will be the Catonsville school’s largest building to date, the school recently announced. “We have vibrant arts and humanities here that don’t have as high a visibility as science and engineering,” UMBC spokesman Thomas Moore said […]
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Y of Central Maryland Announces Employee Promotions
The Y of Central Maryland recently announced the promotions of five staff members in various roles, including Michelle Becote-Jackson, who has been named senior vice president of Y Journeys for Children & Youth. Becote-Jackson will be responsible for the delivery of quality operations for all Y Journeys for Children & Youth programs including before and […]
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‘The Avenue’ To Be Revisited
Eastsiders call Broadway “The Avenue.” Hampdenites give that designation to 36th Street, known nationally for its Christmas lights extravaganza. But for the African-American community of Baltimore, especially those who live on the west side, “The Avenue” will always refer to Pennsylvania Avenue, a short stretch that has engendered long memories in the hearts of its […]
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CDC Awards Millions to Community-Based Groups in Fight Against HIV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that it has awarded $42 million to 133 community-based organizations (CBOs) to help implement HIV prevention efforts among populations at increased risk. The average award is approximately $323,000 per year for five years. “This funding is a critical part of CDC’s national HIV prevention efforts and is […]
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Defining Dementia: The Silent Epidemic
Memory loss, repetitive conversations, misplacing everyday items – all are frequently attributed to aging and generally accepted as an inevitable part of life. But to the trained professional, the telling signs of dementia are apparent. Dementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person that extends beyond what might be expected […]
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City Pools Face Budget Cuts
Budget cuts will force Baltimore City pools to close early this year due to an unprecedented fiscal crisis caused by declining revenue and increased costs. During the record- breaking heat wave that hit the city in July, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake opted to extend pool hours to help residents stay cool. As of today Baltimoreans will […]
