Melvin L. Stukes, a former Baltimore City councilman and member of the Maryland House of Delegates, was remembered for his dedication to his community and his commitment to public service at his homegoing services on Oct. 8.
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PRESS ROOM: Registration now open for the 2024 Baltimore Together Summit
The Baltimore Together Summit, a gathering of community, government, and business leaders, will discuss strategies for inclusive economic growth and celebrate milestones from the past year, including the launch of the Baltimore Economy Dashboard and Downtown RISE.
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National NAACP president suspends leaders in Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has suspended the president and treasurer of its Maryland State Conference and Baltimore City Branch, placing them under administrative oversight by the national office.
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Back to school tips from Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises
Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelesis encourages families to ensure their students get proper sleep, follow regular routines, and familiarize themselves with attendance policies and classroom expectations as the school year begins.
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Petition to thwart Harborplace redevelopment falls short of signatures required to make November ballot
The Protect Our Parks petition, led by former mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah, failed to gather enough signatures to make the Baltimore ballot, preventing the halt of MCB Real Estate’s $900-million redevelopment of Harborplace.
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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking individuals with high risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart attack, stroke, and Alzheimer’s in order to provide them with prevention activities and support programs.
Posted inDMV News
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.M.V. area is hosting a variety of family-friendly events this summer, including the DMV Made Festival, Broccoli City Festival, Kids World 2024, and Black Health Connect: DC 2024 Mixer, as well as virtual events such as Breaking the Chains: Decriminalizing Mental Illness in the Justice System and Virtual Writing Hour.
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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
The Maryland Department of Health is actively seeking residents in high-risk areas for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, to connect them with health prevention efforts and prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes.
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Building on legacy: Expanding the reach of 4M Swim Club
Senator Cory V. McCray has secured $750,000 in funding for the construction of a new health and wellness aquatic center in the 45th District, which will provide a life skill to people in the community and build on the legacy of Marvin Thorpe Jr.
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Maryland Legal Aid sues Baltimore City for ‘unconstitutional’ tax sale
Maryland Legal Aid and the Edmondson Community Organization have filed a lawsuit against the city of Baltimore, alleging that its tax sale process is unconstitutional and deprives residents of the generational equity they are due.
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Diverse, Inclusive Studies Are Key to Finding Effective Dementia Treatments
The Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is working to expand the diversity of their research studies to ensure new discoveries benefit everyone, with the goal of developing new interventions that benefit everyone.
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JPMorgan Chase to invest $8.45 million to address Baltimore’s vacancy crisis and revitalize commercial corridors
JPMorgan Chase has committed $8.45 million to support economic and community development in Baltimore City, with funding going towards tackling the vacant housing crisis, commercial corridor restoration and small business growth.