(HOWARD COUNTY, MD – February 14, 2025) – Navigating career transitions can be challenging, but Howard County is here to help. On Tuesday, February 25th, at 6:00 p.m., join us at Howard Community College’s Dwight A. Burrill Galleria for a Federal Workers Career Fair. This event will bring together public- and private-sector employers, offering networking opportunities, job resources, and career support. Attendees can also get a free professional headshot to enhance their job search. If you or someone you know is a federal worker impacted by recent employment changes, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Your next…

(BALTIMORE – February 14, 2025) – Attention West Baltimore Residents, Stakeholders, and Business Owners: Please vote for your favorite designs by February 21st! Based on the first round of online and in-person voting, the preferred crosswalk art designs are Dogwood Delight at North Avenue and McCulloh Street and Read Between the Ropes at North Avenue and Druid Hill Avenue. Resident artist JaVon Townsend developed two alternate color schemes for YOU to vote on and help us determine the final design to submit to Baltimore DOT. ____________________________________ February 2025 update: Thank you to residents for sharing pavement art design inspiration last fall, voting on your favorite design options earlier this…

Coalition Boosts Middleton’s Support and Momentum (BLADENSBURG, MD – February 14, 2025) — Ryan Middleton, candidate for Prince George’s County Council, District 5, received the endorsements of both the Prince George’s County Public Safety Coalition and the Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS® (PGCAR), further solidifying his campaign’s momentum and broad support across the community. The Prince George’s County Public Safety Coalition, representing the interests of law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders, is backing Middleton for his commitment to enhancing public safety, supporting first responders, and fostering strong community relationships.  The coalition is comprised of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF1619), Fraternal Order of Police (FOP Lodge 89),…

​(WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 14, 2025) – Beverly Frances Smith is a Native Washingtonian and the author of “HE kept me.” Her story is about growing up in SE during the crack epidemic and overcoming many obstacles through her relationship with God. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Momma’s Safe Haven a 501c3 non profit organization located in SE DC that encourages Self Love, Higher Education and Self Employment through several workshops, events, retreats and support groups. Beverly is an award-winning filmmaker, “In Still I Rise,” “Resilience, and “MisUnderstood.” She is an International Transformational Speaker with The Community…

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Alsobrooks, Van Hollen Demand Answers from Administration About Attempts to Restrict Scientific Research (WASHINGTON, DC – February 13, 2025) – Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (both D-Md.), joined Senator Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and colleagues in sounding the alarm over the Trump Administration injecting partisanship into scientific studies, obstructing critical research, potentially derailing the careers of promising American researchers, and attempting to undermine the U.S. scientific research ecosystem. The Senators wrote to NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan “to express concern about funding delays and widespread confusion at universities and research organizations across the country,…

Watch: Ranking Member Markey Opposes Senator Loeffler’s Nomination to Lead the SBA (WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 13, 2025) – Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today delivered remarks on the floor of the Senate, objecting to the confirmation of Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Below is an excerpt from his remarks. “Donald Trump and Elon Musk have sent a clear message – they are here to illegally cut off funding for critical government agencies and services. They’re here to make government work for billionaires but at the expense…

(BALTIMORE – February 12, 2025) – Be sure to save the date: Sat., Feb. 22, 2025. BMORENews.com, in conjunction with the Maryland-Washington Minority Contractors, Bishop Barry Chapman of Bishop Pest Control and Bishop Bail Bonds, and Joseph H. Brown Funeral Home, present the Black Wall Street EXPO 2025 featuring panels, workshops, and the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards (2:30 pm). We’ll also present our second cohort of Black Wall Street YOUTH AWARDS (10:30 am). RSVP to BlackWallStreetEXPO2025.eventbrite.com. Honorees receiving the Black Wall Street Award YOUTH AWARDS include Nile Ross. Who is Nile?  Nile Ross, of Baltimore, Maryland, is the visionary founder and owner of NWRsocks, a dynamic and innovative sock brand known for its high-quality…