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240+ Speakers Are Joining Us at Climate Week NYC. Will You Be There Too?
Food Tank - Maryland
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August 15, 2025
I am excited to share that Food Tank is putting together six full days of food and agriculture programming in New York City during Climate Week NYC, September 21–26, all hosted at WNYC–NPR’s The Greene Space. As a food and agriculture movement, we...
Maryland activist organizes 2nd Suitland Peace Walk to unite community, fight crime
WJLA 7 - Washington D.C.
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SUITLAND, Md. (7News) — Along the busy streets of Suitland, Maryland, you'll find up-and-coming advocate Anthony Washburn. "This is a very iconic spot," he said outside the Creative Suitland Arts Center on Silver Hill Road. That's where the 2nd...
From the streets to second chances: How Roca is changing the lives of Baltimore’s young men
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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The rain came in sheets on a Friday afternoon, drumming against the windshield of a silver Subaru. Inside, John Young is behind the steering wheel, and John “Yahya” Lewis is making phone calls to some of the young men on his roster. The men were...
2025 Best Startup Businesses in Maryland: Apkudo
The Daily Record - Maryland
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August 15, 2025
Apkudo, led by Co-Founder and CEO Josh Matthews, is transforming the mobile device lifecycle through AI, robotics, and software solutions. The company aims to unlock value, eliminate electronic waste, and create a more sustainable technology...
Trust-Based Community Health Summit: A New Framework for Equity and Heart Health in Baltimore
The Baltimore Times - Maryland
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August 15, 2025
On July 30, 2025, Baltimore hosted a pivotal gathering—the Trust‑Based Community Health Summit—at the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. Presented by engAGE with Heart, this full-day forum brought together leaders from government, philanthropy,...
Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce shuts down due to financial challenges
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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The Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce shut down operations in August, after nearly six decades, due to financial challenges and changes post-COVID, according to the CEO and president of the group. Active members were referred to nearby...
Trump White House seeks ‘Swiftie’ justice by suing reseller for grabbing over 2,000 Taylor Swift tickets
The Independent
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August 19, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
2025 Best Startup Businesses in Maryland: Imadi
The Daily Record - Maryland
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August 15, 2025
Imadi is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families navigating pediatric illness through comprehensive, cost-free services. The organization offers concierge case management, patient advocacy and therapeutic programming tailored to...
Royal Farms Expands EV Network in Maryland
Convenience Store Decisions
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August 14, 2025
Royal Farms has announced an enhancement of its partnership with Electrify America to add electric vehicle (EV) charging at eight Royal Farms locations in Maryland. The charging stations will feature Hyper-Fast chargers, capable of speeds up to...
Baltimore County retirement community plans expansion
The Daily Record - Maryland
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August 12, 2025
Broadmead Inc., a senior living provider based in the Hunt Valley area, has acquired a three-building commercial office portfolio in nearby Sparks as part of a plan to convert 221,000 square feet of space into 80 independent residential units and...
MTA is cracking down on assaults of transit passengers and operators
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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A new law taking effect in October will allow the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) to suspend or ban those for assaulting passengers and transit operators. "Nationwide, there has been an increase in assaults against operators, and we want to...
How to Use Appointment Selling to Drive Engagement
INSTOREMAG
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August 20, 2025
WHEN LAUREN PRIORI started her business, L. Priori Jewelry, nine years ago, she was not only the sole proprietor, but also the only salesperson. She launched her custom engagement ring operation as an appointment-only business model because that’s...
Dog-friendly bar in Baltimore reopens under new ownership after abrupt closure
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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By JT Moodee Lockman Updated on: August 14, 2025 / 3:04 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore CBS News Live CBS News Baltimore Live Bark Social, a dog-friendly bar, reopened its Baltimore location on Thursday under a new owner after the company abruptly closed...
US teen launches game-changing initiative that started as school project: 'It was a bigger issue than I initially thought'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 19, 2025
"Being a part of this has been so impactful." by Nicole WesthoffAugust 19, 2025 While some teens spend their summers scrolling or streaming, Shrusti Amula is leading a movement to stop food waste — and helping her community in the process. At just...
Floods threaten Maryland seafood town's survival after Trump officials cancel $36M grant
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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August 14, 2025
Walking through the streets of downtown Crisfield, Maryland, Mayor Darlene Taylor points to building after empty building, describing what was once there. “That was Subway and it used to have to close all the time because of floods or even high...
Toxic PFAS contamination found in Maryland wells near Gore manufacturing sites
Environmental Health News
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August 14, 2025
Decades of chemical use by W.L. Gore & Associates may have polluted private wells in Elkton, Maryland, with PFAS, leaving residents facing serious health risks and mounting legal battles. Amudalat Ajasa reports for The Washington Post. In short: A...
FDA’s PreCheck program seeks to supercharge US domestic drug production
BioProcess International
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August 19, 2025
Earlier this month the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its PreCheck program, an initiative designed to boost domestic drug production by encouraging the development of US-based manufacturing sites. The announcement an executive...
“How can this happen?” Fight over sewage sludge on farms intensifies
The New Lede - Washington D.C.
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August 19, 2025
By Marin Scotten Ryan Dunham heard his eleven-year-old daughter’s scream from his living room. He bolted up the stairs to the bathroom where she was taking a shower and couldn’t believe his eyes. The water flowing from the faucet was brown, and it...
Commentary: Charleston case adds to list of climate lawsuit losses
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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Add Charleston to the string of courtroom defeats for climate-change litigation targeting major energy producers, a legal trend likely to continue until the U.S. Supreme Court steps in. Critics see it as an attempt to achieve, through the courts,...
Hurricane Erin triggers large waves, closes beaches across East Coast
Echo-Pilot - Pennsylvania
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Hurricane Erin slowly moved northward on Tuesday, triggering rough surf and dangerous rip currents along the East Coast that have already resulted in dozens of water rescues, swimming bans, and beach closures across the region. Hundreds of...