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Posted in2024 Elections
How stressed are American cities about the election? Plus, election anxiety tips from a psychologist
A recent study found that cities with Democratic-leaning populations were more stressed about the upcoming presidential election, while Republican-leaning cities fell near the bottom of the list.
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.
Posted inNational News
Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine member dies at 83
Thelma Watershed Wair, one of the Little Rock Nine who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957, has died at age 83 after a career in education and community outreach.
Posted inHBCU
Howard falls in centennial homecoming game
Vice President Kamala Harris sent a letter to Howard University in recognition of its 100th homecoming, while the Bison fell to the Tigers in a sold out homecoming matchup.
Posted inBaltimore News
Dylan Beard: Overcoming obstacles and embracing his journey
Dylan Beard, a Baltimore native, has made a name for himself in the track world, winning the 60-meter hurdle race at the 2024 Millrose Games and recently appearing on the “Today” show, while working at Walmart and pursuing his dream of competing in the Paris Olympics.
Posted inEducation
Starting financial education early
Bank of America’s Better Money Habits platform provides free online tools and content in English and Spanish to help young people understand their money, make confident choices, and improve their financial health.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland’s middle class cannot afford any additional taxes or fees
Maryland residents are opposed to increases in state government services and taxes, as they are already burdened by high inflation and a 32% increase in the state budget, and the governor has balanced the budget through fee increases and transferring funds from various balances.
Posted inReligion
Rev. Jerome Stephens celebrates retirement at New Shiloh’s 122nd anniversary
New Shiloh Baptist Church celebrated its 122nd anniversary and honored the retirement of the Rev. Jerome Stephens, who has served as director of community outreach for U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and a devoted member of New Shiloh for 47 years.
Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Folger Theatre revives Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ with a broad stroke of diversity
The Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C. is offering a fresh take on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” with a diverse cast, modern staging, and the use of social media to make the play more accessible to modern-day audiences.
Posted inArts
Search for missing broadway Dancer Zelig Williams continues
Broadway dancer Zelig Williams has been missing for two weeks and his family and friends are urgently appealing for help in the ongoing search, with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department using every resource to find him.
Posted inBaltimore Government
Strengthening Baltimore’s safety with legislative reform and community solutions
Senator Cory McCray has introduced legislation to increase accountability and transparency in the Department of Juvenile Services, as well as working to address the root causes of crime through food security, recreation, housing, education, and public transportation.