A major winter storm is expected to hit 200 million Americans this weekend, prompting local officials in Washington, D.C. and Maryland to declare a state of emergency and urge residents to stay inside and be prepared.
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Maryland Guard unveils WWII mural, honors Maryland 400 heroes
By Maryland Military Department The Maryland Military Department will honor the Maryland National Guard’s long tradition of service to the state and nation with a historic World War II mural unveiling and a Maryland 400 dedication ceremony during the reopening of the Maryland Museum of Military History, located at the Fifth Regiment Armory, on Sept. […]
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From Uprising to progress: 10 years after Freddie Gray, Baltimore sees historic drop in homicide
Ten years after Freddie Gray’s death and the Baltimore Uprising that followed, city leaders and Gray’s family reflect on the lasting pain and the progress made since 2015.
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Commentary: Asbestos exposure still compromising the health of U.S. veterans
The U.S. military used asbestos-containing products throughout the last century, exposing many service members to the material’s toxic fibers, and veterans are still grappling with the health implications of being exposed to asbestos while in the Armed Forces.
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Maryland Maj. Gen. Janeen Birckhead and her legacy of service
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com Along the beaten path that lays on the stretch of land between two exits off Route 113 lives one family’s long-lasting legacy of service. The road measures at two miles and carries the namesake of Fannie Birckhead. A local leader who cultivated the side plot of greenery that […]