By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Despite the final horn sounding before they could start competing in either version of the NCAA Tournament, two Maryland women’s basketball players earned all-American and regional honors in Division I and Division II. University of Maryland star Kaila Charles was named Third Team All-American for the second […]
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Hogan: Maryland Receives Federal Disaster Designation
By The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland received a federal disaster declaration in response to the coronavirus, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday night. “This declaration will help provide much-needed funding for state and local governments and nonprofits, and it will be another important step in Maryland’s aggressive and coordinated response to COVID-19,” Hogan […]
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MD BEST FOOD TRUCKS Helping to Feed the Public Safely During COVID-19
(Photo By wut painting/Shutterstock) MARYLAND BEST FOOD TRUCKS Helping to feed the public safely during COVID-19 News provided by MD Best Food Trucks, LLC Baltimore, March 26, 2020 – As restaurants close and communities are urged to avoid public spaces or to shelter in place, Maryland Best Food Trucks is providing a safe and accessible […]
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Md. Governor Worried Social Distancing Still Not Followed
By Associated Press Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said on March 22 he’s aggravated by people failing to heed warnings about the necessity of social distancing to blunt the spread of the new coronavirus. Hogan, who ordered last week a statewide reduction in the number of people allowed to congregate from 50 to 10, said those […]
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Maryland Schools Closed, 4 More Weeks
By Brain Whitte Associated Press Maryland will keep its public schools closed for another four weeks through April 24 in response to the new coronavirus, the state’s superintendent of schools announced March 25. Karen Salmon said she made the decision with the state board of education after lengthy discussions with health experts. Salmon said she […]
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AFRO FACTS – Michelle Obama
By Afro.com / Be Inspired Global Media In this weeks Afro Facts, Micha Green talks Michelle Obama & Dj D-Nice.
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“I Am More Than My Hair” Wins “Best Documentary Short” At ‘Through Women’s Eyes’ International Film Festival 2020
Alyscia Cunningham’s powerful new film tells the inspirational stories of females who experienced hair loss due to a health-related condition. SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND—Filmmaker Alyscia Cunningham’s empowering documentary, I Am More Than My Hair won the “Best Documentary Short” award at the Through Women’s Eyes (TWE) International Film Festival 2020. The award-winning documentary features inspirational stories […]
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Hogan Closes Non-Essential Businesses; Announces Relief
By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan ordered nonessential businesses to close Monday in response to the coronavirus, as he announced a relief package of more than $175 million to provide relief to small businesses and employees. Hogan said the closing of nonessential businesses would take effect at 5 […]
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Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business
UPDATE: Governor Hogan announced new COVID-19 business relief programs on March 23. These resources are available through the Department of Commerce and the Department of Labor. The entire state of Maryland has received designation for SBA assistance. Small businesses can apply here. Maryland’s COVID-19 Business Response The State of Maryland has taken far-reaching and proactive steps to minimize the […]
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THE RUN DOWN – Trump Calls COVID-19 “Chinese Virus”
By Afro.com / Be Inspired Global Host Micha Green talks Trump’s insensitive Tweets of “Chinese Virus” and whats Trending in The Afro American Newspaper.
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MDOT MVA CLOSED Until Further Notice
CUSTOMER ALERT: MDOT MVA BRANCHES TO CLOSE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Dear Customer, The safety and health of our customers and staff is a top priority for Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA). To do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and following health and safety recommendations from State and Federal […]
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Alsobrooks Says COVID-19 Reaches Next Level
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com After Prince George’s County officials announced the first community transmission case of the COVID-19 virus from a non-traveler in Prince George’s County, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks acknowledged that the impact of the international pandemic has reached the next level in her jurisdiction. “We are in a different […]
