AACC selected for Walmart Foundation grant to train low-income adults
Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is one of 12 community colleges in the country selected to participate in the Walmart “Brighter Futures 2.0 Project,” which is supported by a $3.5 million grant from the Walmart Foundation to the League for Innovation in the Community College (League).
The United States of Depression?
Psychologist offers four tips for maintaining balance in difficult times
It’s no wonder nearly one in 10 Americans suffers from depression.
O'Malley testing the 2016 waters in New Hampshire
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley hoped to turn heads in New Hampshire this weekend and get his share of the early speculation surrounding the 2016 presidential race with a buzzy new video about his leadership credentials.
Baltimore NAACP hosts Annual Freedom Fund Banquet
Community leaders honored with Thurgood Marshall Awards
More than 500 people gathered at the downtown Baltimore Hilton on Thursday, November 7, 2013 for the Baltimore City NAACP Annual Freedom Fund Banquet, the largest fundraiser held each year by the local branch of the civil rights organization.
Traditional European Christmas market comes to Baltimore
German Christmas sails into Baltimore! For the first time ever, the Christmas Village will transform Baltimore’s Inner Harbor West Shore Park, located at 501 Light Street, into an authentic German Christmas Market.
Beyond breast cancer awareness: It’s time to fight back!
Last year I had a breast cancer scare. I felt a lump in my left breast, which I was absolutely sure, was a cyst.
NFL, United Way partner to improve early grade reading
Fifty-seven percent of Maryland third graders are not reading at grade level
Baltimore Ravens tight end Ed Dickson read to children at Webster Kendrick Boys & Girls Club in Park Heights on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 as part of United Way of Central Maryland’s early grade reading efforts.
Md. Black Caucus kicks off Diabetes Awareness Month
Six months after he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, a young decorated veteran lay on the floor with a 1600 sugar level fighting for his life.
City initiative working to save babies
For decades, Baltimore City had the dubious distinction of having the highest infant mortality rate in the state.
Stars return for 'Best Man' sequel
Writer and director Malcolm D. Lee’s latest film doesn’t enjoy the Oscar buzz that accompanied several other hard-hitting African American movies this year, nor should it.
Flair Studios is a family affair
When Willia Bland founded Flair Studio 45 years ago, the eventual success experienced by the family-run business could easily beg the aged-old question: “Who would have thought it?”
Exiting the train of consumption
During a seminar in Buffalo, N.Y. a few years ago, noted author and financial adviser, Brooke Stephens said, “How you handle your money is a reflection of how you feel about yourself.”
A New Low
Even for that left-wing gaggle more commonly known as The Baltimore Sun’s editorial board, the October 23, 2013 editorial “Putting down panhandlers” is a new low.
Diabetes spreading around the world
An estimated 382 million people worldwide have diabetes, according to a new report from the International Diabetes Federation. The IDF expects that number to rise to 592 million by 2035, when one in every 10 people will have the disease.
Obamacare's first month: 106,000 signed up
Some 106,185 people signed up for Obamacare in its first month of operation, a period marred by major technological problems with both the federal and state enrollment websites.
Consider gifts that give back this holiday season
While the latest video game can make a big hit, the most meaningful gifts are often ones that help those in need. The holidays are the perfect time to give a charitable gift that could make a profound difference in someone’s life.
Showtime at the Apollo’s KiKi Shepard hosts 10th Annual Celebrity Bowling Challenge
Event raises money for sickle cell disease research
KiKi Shepard, the face of Showtime at the Apollo, recently hosted The K.I.S. Foundation’s 10th Annual Celebrity Bowling Challenge at the PINZ Entertainment Center in Studio City, California
Asthma Foundation distributes new program to help "Wee" patients
One-in-Ten Kids has Asthma, the Most Common Chronic Childhood Disease
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has released a new free program designed to help some of the most vulnerable patients: really young kids with asthma.
Hill Harper pens new book addressing incarcerated men
Hill Harper releases new book and guest stars on “Covert Affairs,” finale, to air on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 10 p.m.
