Coalition sponsors Healthy Anne Arundel Month
Healthy Anne Arundel Month (April 2014), sponsored by the Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition, is a special time to motivate Anne Arundel County residents to take steps toward better health.
Annapolis Film Festival seeks volunteers
A large number of volunteers are needed in a variety of positions to help with The Annapolis Film Festival which is returning to Annapolis Thursday evening, March 27 to Sunday, March 30, 2014.
COMMENTARY: Gainful employment rule a disadvantage for black students
Last week, the Obama Administration declared war on one million underserved students pursuing higher education throughout the United States. While the president and first lady launched their campaign to make it easier for low-income minority students to access college, the Department of Education has launched an unprecedented assault on this same community through a new proposal that will cut thousands of college programs that disproportionately serve poor communities, single working mothers, veterans and other at-risk populations.
Indie Soul Entrepreneur of the Week: Chere Cofield
This week’s entrepreneur wears many hats and finally all her hard work is paying off! It was just announced that Chere Cofield has been named Ms. Owings Mills of Corporate America for the 2014 calendar year.
Paul’s Place program shapes lives of Southwest Baltimore youth
Reflecting on her earlier years, Chanel Dance, a 17-year-old year-old student at Coppin Academy, shared her thoughts about how the after-school Mentor Program at Paul’s Place had changed the course of her life.
Americans are spenders, not savers
Retirement is an "elusive dream" for too many Americans, according to senior citizens advocate Dan Weber. "The younger they are the more likely they will be to put off planning for retirement until it's too late. They are what some call the 'invincible' generation."
EDITORIAL: American Depression, keys to happiness
Mick Jagger's girlfriend L' Wren Scott committed suicide recently. There have been different speculations as to the reason. Unfortunately, suicide often is a response to deep depression. Hanging herself in her apartment was a quick and reckless way out of her despair.
Tuajuanda Jordan named President of St. Mary’s College of Maryland
By unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan has been appointed president of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Comcast Business to award tech savvy entrepreneurs with cash and services
National competition will award business owners up to $25,000 cash
Comcast Business and Inc. Magazine launched “Innovations 4 Entrepreneurs,” a national competition that will award more than $600,000 in cash and services to aspiring entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to enhance customer and employee experiences.
Priceless Gown Project creates priceless moments
On Saturday, March 22, 2014, The Priceless Gown Project celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor, by creating more priceless moments for hundreds of local junior and senior high school girls.
Former football star pushes STEM education
Science and professional sports may not always seem to be much of a match, but one former college gridiron star sure makes it appear that the two go together like a quarterback and a wide receiver.
Towson University’s debate team claims historic win
First All Black Women’s Debate Team to Win CEDA National Championship
Towson University Debate Team members Ameena Ruffin ‘15 and Korey Johnson ’16 won the Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) national championship on Monday, March 24, 2014 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
RAMBLING ROSE: Spring has sprung!
Hello everyone, I believe spring is peeping through the crack hole. Somebody please open the door and let it in!
Author reflects on his journey in 'Lessons of Redemption'
No matter what circumstances one endures in life, there is always an opportunity make the best out of any situation. Author Kevin Shird is a testament to how through determination and growth we can all strive for a better life.
UBMC to hold first faith based candidate’s election forum
On Thursday, April 3, 2014, the United Baptist Missionary Convention (UBMC) and Auxiliaries of Maryland, Inc. will sponsor a candidate’s forum for member pastors seeking leadership positions in the faith group.
Beauty queen eyes law school, the world
It’s hard to believe that Dejanee Fennell was once considered a tomboy.
MAHC presents Gov. Martin O’Malley with Housing Lifetime Leadership Award
The Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition (MAHC) presented the Lifetime Leadership Award to Governor Martin O’Malley for his historic contributions to affordable rental housing during his eight years as Maryland Governor on March 25, 2014 at the Coalition’s annual Housing Day event in Annapolis.
Award-winning Bowie State professor named Visiting Fellow at Harvard
Allissa Richardson to develop online course for mobile journalism
A Bowie State University professor will develop a massive open online course (MOOC) to teach people how to effectively report the news using mobile devices, as one of five 2014 Visiting Fellows from Harvard University’s prestigious Nieman Foundation for Journalism.
Annapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta holds annual health fair
The Annapolis Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held the fifth annual health fair at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Annapolis on Saturday, March 22, 2014.
AACC Launches Cyber Analyst Program
How your business or organization handles a cyber threat may depend on how well your decision makers understand your cybersecurity team.
