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Archbishop Gregory to Participate in Livestream Renewal of Consecration of the United States to the Blessed Mother
Archbishop Gregory to participate in livestream Renewal of Consecration of the United States to the Blessed Mother WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, May 1, Washington Archbishop Gregory will join a special international dedication liturgy at 3 p.m. EDT via livestream from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. To […]
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After USDA Approval, Maryland to Provide Food to Approximately 427,000 Children Affected by COVID-19 School Closures
After USDA Approval, Maryland to Provide Food to Approximately 427,000 Children Affected by COVID-19 School Closures $49 Million in Additional Benefits for Marylanders Thanks to the Department of Human Services and Maryland State Department of Education’s Joint Request to Federal Administration BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS, in conjunction with the […]
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AFRO FACTS – DR. ROBERT BULLARD
By AFRO.COM / BE INSPIRED GLOBAL Host Micha Green talks DR. Robert Bullard, Father of Environmental Justice on this weeks AFRO FACTS.
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Hogan Releases Details on Plan to Reopen State When Safe
By BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday announced plans aimed at phasing in a safe and gradual approach to reopening the state’s businesses and easing restrictions on activities when key indicators involving the coronavirus drop. Maryland is expected to continue to see an increasing number of cases, […]
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New Magazine Celebrates Local Black Women Suffragists
By Savannah Wood Special to AFRO This year marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. To celebrate a century of women’s suffrage, the AFRO and Afro Charities partnered to produce a special edition magazine that highlights Washington D.C. and Maryland’s Black women suffragists. To The Front: Black Women and the Vote connects the stories […]
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McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals”
McDonald’s Celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals” Frontline heroes can enjoy free meals at participating U.S. McDonald’s restaurants In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*, between Wednesday, April 22 and Tuesday, […]
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Salvation Army NFL Draft-A-Thon
The Baltimore Ravens to Raise Needed Funding for The Salvation Army in NFL “Draft-A-Thon” April 23-25 Ravens fans encouraged to donate during three-day virtual event supporting COVID-19 charities BALTIMORE, MD. (April 23,2020) – This week, the Baltimore Ravens will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Army as part of the NFL’s virtual “Draft-A-Thon,” a […]
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COVID-19 Has Affected Maryland Schools — at all levels
By Wesley Brown Capital News Service ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland — Learning has changed in Maryland since the coronavirus outbreak. Teachers and students have been forced to turn to online platforms across all education levels due to the closing of classrooms. Last week, the Maryland State Department of Education extended its closure of public school systems […]
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Cancellation of Spring Sports a Tough Call for Student-Athletes
By Alex Murphy Capital News Service VOORHEES, N.J. — Student-athletes across the college sports landscape are faced with tough realizations and a new challenge amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic as seasons have been stripped away and preparations begin for next season, which remains up in the air. Winter and spring sports came to an unfortunate […]
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Maryland Extends School Closings Through May 15 Due To Virus
The Associated Press Maryland is keeping schools closed through May 15 in response to the coronavirus, the state’s superintendent of schools announced April 17. Schools for nearly 900,000 students in K-12 in Maryland had previously been closed through April 24. Karen Salmon, the superintendent, said schools systems have increased their digital presence and capabilities to […]
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Special Health Insurance Enrollment Periods Extended and Additional Updates
Special Enrollment Periods Extended! The Maryland Health Connection has extended the COVID-19 Special Enrollment Period to June 15 for uninsured Marylanders who need health coverage. In this crisis it is essential that uninsured Marylanders get coverage so that they can get the care they need — for their safety, and for all of us. Visit […]
