Donte Brown has started an outreach program in his community to help people develop life skills. He does this by teaching them boxing skills. Participants say the program has helped them grow in ways they never imagined.
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Local refugees organize to help new refugees settle in the DMV
Local refugees have come together to complete outreach work that will enable refugee communities to succeed in America. This includes vaccine clinics, translation assistance and the provision of mental health resources.
Unlevel Playing Fields: Credits
Reporting Ben Curtis, Alexandra Gopin, Joe Lotano, Katie Manganelli, Kassidy McDonald, Jacob Richman, Emily Riley, Lauren Rosh, Jaelyn Watson, Kara Newhouse, Tatyana Monnay, Ashkan Motamedi, Iman Hassen, Amanda Hernandez, Colleen Neely, Molly Welby and Emily Williams Data Kara Newhouse Digital…
Maryland’s marijuana market turns over a new leaf –OLD VERSION
Annapolis – With Maryland voters poised to decide in November on whether recreational cannabis will be legal in the state, Capital News Service is taking a look at the state’s already legal cannabis market, medical marijuana. Gold Leaf in Annapolis…
College Park starts ‘No Mow April’ campaign to save pollinator habitats
The city of College Park is asking homeowners to not mow their lawns during April to promote pollinator habitat growth. This is the first year the city is starting ‘No Mow April’.
23-year-old entrepreneur takes over luxury watch brand
BALTIMORE – A college student and political science major walks away from politics to pursue his passion of designing luxury watches. 23-year-old Spencer Shattuck is president and owner of Towson Watch Company in Baltimore.
Maryland teaming up with Commanders on new stadium site
Maryland is working to keep the Washington Commanders to remain in-state and is offering to build FedEx Field’s replacement stadium on undeveloped land adjacent to the current location.
Prince George’s County parents struggle to find child care
Greenbelt, MD – Prince George’s County parents struggle to find reliable childcare in the pandemic. Eighty one percent of parents say they need childcare. While that demand grows, the number of childcare providers continues to decline.
MDOT unveils new roadside emergency service this summer
Rockville, MD – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is rolling out a new roadside alert service nicknamed HELP. It allows drivers to directly communicate with transportation officials during roadside emergencies.
UMMS and Johns Hopkins deliver $4 million in medical supplies to Ukraine
Baltimore – The University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins Medicine are donating $4 million dollars in medical supplies to support the Ukrainian people.