Vice President Kamala Harris praised Maryland students for their commitment to public service and encouraged them to remain in the fight despite any disappointment they may feel over the outcome of the 2024 election.
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PRESS ROOM: Greater Baltimore Committee and UpSurge Baltimore join forces to accelerate innovation and foster regional collaboration
The Greater Baltimore Committee and UpSurge Baltimore have announced their intention to combine their efforts under the GBC umbrella in 2025, in order to strengthen the region’s tech and innovation ecosystem, foster collaboration, and drive economic growth.
Posted inBUSINESS
Business Over Breakfast: Addressing Maryland’s procurement landscape for minority and veteran businesses
The Maryland Black Caucus Foundation hosted its 29th annual Legislative Weekend to discuss top issues for state lawmakers, including increasing minority, veteran and women business participation in the state’s procurement and contracting ecosystem.
Posted inMaryland Government
Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit addresses common mistakes in state contract bids
The Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit provided over 800 women, minority and veteran business owners with insights into the state procurement process, highlighting the top 10 ways to lose a bid and recommendations for best practices.
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Downtown Partnership of Baltimore celebrates Central Business and Arts District at annual meeting
The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore held its annual meeting on Oct. 10, celebrating local leaders and announcing a $7 billion development project, as well as a $10 million grant from the state of Maryland to support the city’s growth.
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: The community needs DJS Secretary Vinny Schiraldi to step down
A petition has been started by a community organizer in Maryland calling for the removal of Vinny Schiraldi, Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, due to his failures in addressing youth crime in the state.
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First Lady Moore announces Lady Brion as Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate
Lady Brion has been appointed as Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate by First Lady Dawn Moore and the Maryland State Arts Council, with her focus on women’s empowerment and the Black experience.
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights honors local leaders
The Maryland Commission on Civil Rights held a gala to honor Governor Wes Moore, Lt. Governor Aruna Miller, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police Colonel Roland L. Butler Jr., and President and CEO of the National Fair Housing Alliance Lisa Rice for their service to the state.
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Vice President Kamala Harris endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Prince George’s County, Md.
Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for the U.S. Senate, emphasizing her support for gun safety regulations and the need to address gun violence in the U.S.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
PRESS ROOM: NCNW announces host city and hotel for the 61st Convention location
The National Council of Negro Women will host its 61st National Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, from October 9-13, 2024, to discuss social and economic justice issues impacting Black women and their families.
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Local and state government embrace AI to enhance digital services
Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott and Governor Wes Moore have issued executive orders to regulate the use and development of artificial intelligence within city operations and state agencies, respectively, to ensure the best interests of their residents are centered as the technology becomes increasingly common.
Posted inMaryland News
Authorities remove 34 containers from Dali cargo ship as temporary channels see sparse commercial activity
The Governor of Maryland has called for bipartisan support and cooperation in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse, with the federal government deploying emergency funds and the city of Baltimore providing financial relief to affected workers and businesses.