Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced significant investments in the ENOUGH Act, a state-run initiative to end child poverty, through community-driven solutions and partnerships with philanthropists.
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Justice Department says it has fired employees involved in prosecutions of the president
The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen employees who worked on criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump, signaling an early willingness to take action favorable to the president’s personal interests.
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Baltimore Peace Movement to celebrate life with first ceasefire weekend of 2025
The Baltimore Peace Movement, formerly Baltimore Ceasefire, has been organizing Peace Promise Weekends since 2017 to deter gun violence and promote peace in the city, with a 20 percent decrease in homicides in 2023 and a 23 percent decrease in 2024, marking the lowest levels of homicides since 2015.
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Students shine at 40th Annual MLK Celebration and Youth Oratorical Competition
The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted the 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration and Youth Oratorical competition, where middle and high school finalists presented their speeches and were awarded. The event also included musical selections, a bouquet of roses for Tara Funches, and recognition of community outreach efforts.
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Beyond reach: Baltimore’s unaffordable rental market
Many Baltimore communities are severely burdened by housing costs, with 79% of extremely low-income renters being severely cost-burdened and 47,800 renter households being extremely low income and burdened by housing costs.
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Screen breaks and the right desk setup offer relief from work-related eye strain
Excessive screen time can lead to dry or watery eyes, fuzzy vision, headaches, and myopia, but following the 20-20-20 rule, adjusting desk setup, and using eye drops can help reduce eye strain.
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The hidden cost of police recruitment: How poor vetting contributes to a cycle of misconduct
Despite a history of misconduct allegations, Derek Chauvin was hired and retained by the Minneapolis Police Department, highlighting the need for comprehensive recruitment and training standards for police officers.
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Nancy Leftenant-Colon dies at 104
Retired US Army Nurse Corps Major Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who was the first Black woman to join the US Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s, has died at the age of 104.
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Why women need to find their dopamine
Black women can boost their dopamine levels and improve their health and wellness by engaging in physical activities, setting strong boundaries, and celebrating themselves, according to experts.
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Youth leaders focus on elder safety in Cherry Hill
Youth in Cherry Hill are working with their elders to strengthen community connections and address safety concerns through the Cherry Hill Elder Safety Survey, led by the Youth Resiliency Institute and the Switching Lanes Adult and Youth Institute.
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Achieving justice: Former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt speaks to new generation
Sharon Pratt, the first female leader of the District of Columbia and first Black woman to serve as mayor of a major urban city, spoke at the Greater Washington Urban League Guild’s MLK holiday prayer brunch, discussing the need for justice and equality in America.
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Baltimore County residents want action: End BGE’s multi year rate plans and increased rates
Many Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. customers are seeing extreme increases in their electric bills this month, prompting calls for the Maryland Public Service Commission to do away with the multiyear rate plans that have led to excessive rate hikes.