A retired member of the Baltimore City Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 3 is in critical condition after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head inside the Baltimore City District Court’s North Avenue location.
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BEYA STEM Conference comes to Baltimore on Feb. 13Â
The 39th annual BEYA STEM Conference will take place at the Baltimore Convention Center from Feb. 13-15, featuring workshops, panel discussions, networking, and a career fair centered on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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Meet Paris Love, the U.S. Army vet decluttering minds and livesÂ
Former U.S. Army Sergeant Paris Love founded the Paris Love Productivity Institute to help professionals and families declutter their lives, and has now started the nonprofit Declutter Across America to serve women veterans with her services.
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A time to help: Red Cross weighs in on how to aid Southeastern communities recovering from back-to-back hurricanes
The American Red Cross and other organizations are working to provide shelter, food, water, and emotional support to communities affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, while warning against scams and disinformation.
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‘Hurricane Hazel’ shares tips for staying active at any age
Hazel Cropper, an 86-year-old world champion crab picker from Maryland, credits her longevity to staying active and encourages others to find ways to stay motivated.
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Four apps using artificial intelligence to support mental health and self-care
Artificial intelligence is being integrated into the mental health and self-care space, with AI chatbots and apps providing personalized recommendations, reducing barriers to entry for mental health services, and offering support for those with mental health challenges.
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DOJ files $100-million lawsuit against owner and operator of ‘Dali’ months after bridge
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Group for more than $100 million for their container ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which resulted in six deaths and significant disruption to economic activity.
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Small Business Administration preps entrepreneurs for natural disasters with resilience guide
The Small Business Administration has released a new Business Resilience Guide to help entrepreneurs prepare for natural disasters, providing best practices and templates to help businesses curb and bounce back from crises.
Posted inEducation
Mayor Bowser hosts back-to-school pep rally for D.C. educatorsÂ
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee held a back-to-school pep rally for District educators, highlighting the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the District’s efforts to increase educator pay.
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Climate change’s toll on the health of Black communities
Black communities are 1.4 times more likely than their counterparts to be exposed to extreme heat due to historical and systemic practices such as redlining, which has led to health disparities and financial implications.
Posted inD.C. Community
Jobs Not Guns Coalition hosts career-building workshop for Wards 7 and 8 youth
The Jobs Not Guns Coalition hosted a career-building workshop for students from Wards 7 and 8 to expose them to job opportunities, skills training, career advice, and support services.
Posted inBaltimore News
Salvage teams prepare to remove Key Bridge wreckage from Dali
Preparation efforts are underway to remove spans of the Francis Scott Key Bridge resting on top of the Dali container ship, with special equipment being used to supervise the positioning and movement of the vessel and the bridge remains.
