Set the stage for success: Tips for a smooth transition back to school
For parents putting bright-eyed students on the bus for the very first time and for seasoned moms and dads who know the drill inside and out, gearing up for another year of school is a process.
When the past comes back to haunt you: The Nate Parker Story
To be young, gifted and black is a notable phrase wrought with many complications concerning the invisible glass ceiling considered difficult to break in a society where race and assumed perceptions of race are irrevocably interlinked.
Success in Style seeking volunteers for new Annapolis Location
Ill-fitting borrowed clothing can distract a job seeker from putting their best foot forward, but the right outfit can make a world of difference. Success in Style (SIS) is a nonprofit, which helps job seekers in Anne Arundel County to dress in style for job interviews free of charge
Howard Park ShopRite, community enjoy successful Barbecue Cook Off
More than 350 local residents and others braved the heat for the inaugural Klein’s ShopRite of Baltimore’s Barbecue Ribs Cook Off on Saturday, August 20, 2016.
New app offers free movie tickets to Baltimore residents
Atom Tickets, the first of its kind theatrical mobile ticketing platform and app, has arrived in Baltimore and movie-goers can get a free ticket to their favorite film.
Generational tribute honors seniors, encourages youth
More than 100 youth, seniors and all ages in between spent the afternoon reaching back, ahead and across the years at the first “Bridging the Generational Gap” Luncheon sponsored by the St. John Mission and Outreach Ministry on Saturday, August 27, 2016.
AKA’s donate 700 backpacks to Baltimore City students
It’s back-to-school time and thanks to Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Epsilon Omega Foundation, 700 Baltimore City school students will return outfitted with backpacks filled with supplies.
Governor Hogan unveils Maryland's new license plate
Governor Larry Hogan unveiled Maryland's new license plate design, which will feature the Maryland flag front and center.
Board of Estimates approves water rate hike
The Baltimore City Board of Estimates approved a rate hike for city water bills Wednesday.
EpiPen main ingredient costs 'less than a Big Mac'
Mark Baum believes the relentless EpiPen price hikes are "shameful" and his company is plotting a $100 alternative for the lifesaving allergy treatment.
Baltimore County Public Library now offers free access to Rosetta Stone language program
Are you interested in learning to speak French but don't have the budget for lessons? Would you like to learn Mandarin, but don't have the time to dedicate to a class schedule?
To be equal: Hillary Clinton stands on the shoulders of Shirley Chisholm
The nation has marked the historic occasion of the first woman in American history to win the Presidential nomination for a major political party.
Leslie Jones, black women have your back
We were in second grade. And I can still feel the dirt in my hair, falling down my face. Still hear the bullies screeching like monkeys, calling me "Rocky," after the old African gorilla at the local zoo. Nearly every week for a time, the kids in my neighborhood would chase me home with their monkey taunts.
Nutrition and flavor packed into one simple dish
Chickpeas are loaded with protein and fiber, making them a healthy addition to just about anyone's diet.
Meet the five grand opening sponsors of the African-American History Museum
Bank of America, Kaiser Permanente, Prudential Financial Inc., Target and Toyota have each provided $2 million in sponsorships to support the grand opening and inaugural events for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Stereotyping is never a good idea!
We often hear about the crimes and homicides that take place in Chicago and in particular the south side of Chicago. The murder and overall crime rate is frightening.
Signs and symptoms of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the world. According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, more than 1.1 million cases of prostate cancer were recored in 2012, accounting for 15 percent of new cancer diagnoses in men that year.
