Courtesy of WBALTV 11 News ANNAPOLIS, Md. — An executive order announced Monday by Gov. Larry Hogan enacts major developments to prevent the spread of coronavirus across the state, including closing many public places and prohibiting canceling public services. At the advice of top doctors and senior leaders, Hogan announced the following: Social Distancing An […]
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New Date for the Prince George’s County World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo-October 3
World of Possibilities Disabilities Expo has been postponed to October 3rd, 2020. October is Disability Awareness Month. Watch for an even Bigger and Better Expo!! All Free passes with the date of 4/18/2020 will still be honored. Incredible educational experience, great networking opportunity and FUN!! For individuals with disabilities and those who love and serve […]
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Bill in General Assembly Would Increase the Tax Credit for Living Organ Donors
By Hugh Garbrick Capitol News Service After returning home from Iraq, Army veteran Kellen Leech, who was deployed three times over the course of 14 year, wrestled with his mental health: PTSD, survivor’s guilt and depression — until he read a Facebook post about Ellery Payton. Payton’s previous kidney transplant failed, and in 2012 he […]
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SPECIAL ENROLLMENT OPENS NEXT WEEK DURING MARYLAND’S CORONAVIRUS STATE OF EMERGENCY
Media Release March 13, 2020 New availability complements the Easy Enrollment Health Insurance Program. Both will continue through mid-April. BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange today announced a new special enrollment period open to all Marylanders in need of health insurance during the State of Emergency for Coronavirus (COVID-19) declared by Gov. Larry […]
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Body Cams Imminent For Police
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com A day before one of his officers was indicted for second-degree murder, Prince George’s County Police Chief Hank Stawinski told members of the County Council that his goal is to have every officer equipped with a body camera by the end of 2020. Stawinski made the remarks […]
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Hyattsville Summer Literacy Program Continues
By Victoria Daniels Special to the AFRO The Hyattsville City Council discussed the budget for the returning Hyattsville Summer Literacy Program during the budget discussion at their March 2 meeting. The Hyattsville Summer Literacy Program was in 2017 by the City of Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee (EAC) in collaboration with faculty and students from University […]
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Three Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 In PG County
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks confirmed two new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the County. During a press conference on March 10 at the County’s Emergency Operations Center, the County Executive promised that her office is working in conjunction with state and federal authorities to […]
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NFL’s Gerald McCoy, Keynotes Watkins Award Banquet
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com NFL defensive lineman Gerald McCoy is following his former coach Ron Rivera to Washington. However, McCoy won’t be playing for the Burgundy and Gold, he will be wearing a different uniform. McCoy, an 11 year NFL veteran who played last season under Rivera with the Carolina Panthers, […]
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BSU Women Head to NCAA Tournament Again
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Coming off their trip to the CIAA Tournament finals appearance, the Bowie State women’s basketball team earned their consecutive trip to the NCAA Division II Tournament under coach Shadae Swan. The Bulldogs are one of three CIAA teams who made the tournament in what many analysts thought […]
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UMD Professor Says U.S. Is Behind in Confronting Coronavirus
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com A University of Maryland professor claims the United States is behind in testing for the coronavirus because its procedures are inferior to those of other countries around the world. In a broadcast interview on WTOP-FM, Michael Greenberger, director of the University of Maryland’s Center for Health and […]
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Delegate Jay Walker Arrested For DUI
By Mark F. Gray AFRO Staff Writer mgray@afro.com Maryland State Delegate Jay Walker (D- 26th District) was charged with driving under the influence after leaving a cigar bar in Charles County during the early morning hours on March 1. According to multiple reports, Walker was stopped after leaving the Tinder Box in Waldorf around 1 […]
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Lawmaker Seeks to Educate Youth on Gambling Risks
By Kevin Brown Capital News Service A Maryland bill that would allow lessons on the risks associated with gambling — including addiction prevention — to be added to the high school health curriculum passed in the state Senate on Feb. 21. Sen. Bryan Simonaire (R-Anne Arundel) is leading the charge as the bill’s sponsor. He […]