The International Longshoremen’s Association has suspended their strike until January 15, after reaching a tentative agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance to increase wages by 62% over six years, and to negotiate other sticking points such as automation of ports.
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Washington Mystics’ Ariel Atkins surprises Moten Elementary with $15,000 in classroom gifts
Ariel Atkins and the Lids Foundation surprised teachers and aides at Moten Elementary School with $15,000 in classroom supplies and decor, as well as Visa and Lids store gift cards, to show their appreciation and provide essential materials for the students.
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Center for Technology Access and Training works to close digital divide in Sandtown
Michael Smith’s Center for Technology Access and Training has received a grant from the Abell Foundation to teach youth in Sandtown how to code, and is now providing computer literacy training, coding education, and troubleshooting services to residents in the community.
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United they stand: Dock workers and longshoremen in Baltimore join national strike for better wages and job security
The International Longshoremen’s Association has gone on strike in response to failed wage negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance, demanding a 77% pay increase and job security against automation, which could have a significant impact on the national economy.
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PATIENTS Program receives $9.4 Million grant to start health equity research hub at UMB
The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy has received $9.4 million in federal funding to serve as a health equity research hub, providing resources and expertise to help Community-Led, Health Equity Structural Interventions (CHESIs) achieve their goals and support community-led health equity research.
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Americans could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
The International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike on October 1, shutting down ports from Maine to Texas, which could lead to higher prices and shortages of goods around the country during the holiday shopping season.
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Chad Helton joins Enoch Pratt Free Library as CEO and president
Chad Helton has been appointed as the new CEO and President of the Enoch Pratt Free Library system, with plans to continue the library’s work and expand its capacity to deliver programming and resources to the communities of Baltimore.
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Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosts forum on ballot question aimed at shrinking Baltimore City Council
Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle hosted a panel discussion on Sept. 19 to discuss a ballot measure that would reduce the Baltimore City Council from 14 districts to eight, which opponents believe would usurp political power from Baltimore’s Black communities.
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D.C. Circulator workers, unions continue push for justice amid imminent shutdown
D.C. Circulator employees and unions are protesting the impending shutdown and demanding better support from Mayor Muriel Bowser and city agencies, as well as a five-year financial plan and a seat at the table during shutdown discussions.
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Maryland receives $10 million to aid small businesses
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded Maryland Technology Development (TEDCO) $10 million to create the BRIDGE program, which will provide specialized accounting, financial and legal advisory services to small businesses throughout the region.
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Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program raises concern from West Baltimore residents
Residents in West Baltimore are concerned about the impacts of Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, which is replacing the century-old Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel, on their homes, health, and safety, and are seeking a Title VI investigation into the project’s effects on Black residents.
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Tawanda Prince, the ‘Good Life Coach,’ talks self-care for entrepreneurs
Tawanda Prince, known as the “Good Life Coach”, helps individuals and organizations identify and pursue their purpose, while also emphasizing the importance of self-care and wellness for entrepreneurs.