Read more about the article Empowering Baltimore City: New COVID Mini-Grant Opportunities
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Empowering Baltimore City: New COVID Mini-Grant Opportunities

The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD), in partnership with Civic Works, announced on Wednesday (May 31) new mini-grant opportunities for community-based organizations in Baltimore to provide health resources and combat COVID-19 in underserved communities. Funding for the grants is provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) “National Initiative to Address COVID-19 Health Disparities Among Populations at High-Risk and Underserved, Including Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations and Rural Communities.” Each grant will be…

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June 1, 2023
Read more about the article Talbot County Welcomes Sarah Kilmon as their Dynamic New Communications Manager
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Talbot County Welcomes Sarah Kilmon as their Dynamic New Communications Manager

The Talbot County Council recently introduced Sarah Kilmon as the County’s first Communications Manager. Kilmon leads communications, media and public relations, marketing, and digital media strategy for the County. Under the direction of the County Manager, she provides timely, accurate information about government programs, news, projects, events, and issues. “Sarah is performing an essential role that brings effective and efficient communications for the county”, remarked County Manager Clay Stamp. “Uniting our messaging under one roof,…

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June 1, 2023
Read more about the article Exploring the Jewel of the East Coast: Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week
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Exploring the Jewel of the East Coast: Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week

Maryland counties will be celebrating Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week from June 3 to 11, 2023. This annual event celebrates the culture, history, and natural beauty of the nation’s largest estuary.  Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week is a time to celebrate the cultures, history, and natural beauty of the nation's largest estuary. During the week, there are a wide variety of online and in-person events, volunteer opportunities, and social media conversations for everyone to take part in to…

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June 1, 2023
Read more about the article Powerful Progress: Unveiling Maryland’s Best Cities for Women to Launch Careers
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Powerful Progress: Unveiling Maryland’s Best Cities for Women to Launch Careers

In an article published by Augsburg University in Minneapolis, U.S. cities were ranked based on criteria that indicate the degree to which women are set up to succeed in their careers. In their analysis, two Maryland cities, Baltimore and Frederick made it on the top 15 list coming in at 6th and 9th respectively. Methodology: How the university ranked the cities After evaluating 399 U.S. principal cities of Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) the university scored…

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June 1, 2023
Read more about the article Mayor Scott Unveils Adam Manne as Baltimore City’s Chief Procurement Officer
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Mayor Scott Unveils Adam Manne as Baltimore City’s Chief Procurement Officer

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the hiring of Adam Manne as the City of Baltimore's Chief Procurement Officer. Mr. Manne will assume this position effective Monday, June 12, 2023. "Mr. Manne has over a decade of experience in procurement and the implementation of systems that have cut costs by millions of dollars. Updating our procurement process has been a top priority in my Administration, and I am confident in Mr. Manne's ability and expertise in…

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May 31, 2023
Read more about the article Empowering Communities: Urban Trees Mini-Grant Program Promotes Green Spaces and Environmental Equity
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Empowering Communities: Urban Trees Mini-Grant Program Promotes Green Spaces and Environmental Equity

The Urban Trees Program and the Chesapeake Bay Trust are happy to announce that the Urban Trees Mini-Grant Program is accepting applications! Many communities benefit from green spaces and trees to promote outdoor recreation, access to shaded areas, improved air quality, mental and physical health, and livability. Ultimately, this initiative will empower communities that have felt disenfranchised to take ownership with the tools needed to improve access to natural resources that connect their neighborhoods to…

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May 25, 2023
Read more about the article Celebrating Bike to Work Week: Maryland Counties Unite for Cycling and Community Building
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Celebrating Bike to Work Week: Maryland Counties Unite for Cycling and Community Building

Bike to Work Week is an event celebrated across the United States each May to encourage bicycling and promote public awareness of bicycling and bike safety. This year representatives from several Maryland counties joined hands to bike their respective routes to work. Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) worked with local partners around the region to organize 2023 Bike to Work Week (May 15-19) programs promoting the benefits of biking, raising bike safety awareness, and building a…

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May 25, 2023
Read more about the article Maryland’s Invasive Plant Species Threaten Ecosystem Harmony
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Maryland’s Invasive Plant Species Threaten Ecosystem Harmony

Invasive plant species are damaging Maryland’s environment. Maryland's native plants are under siege - from bamboo to bushes, invasives, environmentalists say, have wrapped their tendrils all across Maryland. The United States Department of Agriculture defines invasive plants as non-native or alien to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction can cause economic or environmental harm or adversely affect human health. Invasive plants have unfair advantages over native plants, especially in human-disturbed habitats, said the University…

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May 23, 2023
Read more about the article Empowering Low-Income Households: Charles County’s Chromebook Initiative
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Empowering Low-Income Households: Charles County’s Chromebook Initiative

CCPL Partnership Fosters the Distribution of Chromebook Devices for Low-income Households in Charles County. In an effort to bridge the digital divide and provide equal access to technology, The Department of Community Services and the Charles County Public Library have formed a partnership to distribute Chromebook devices to Charles County households. This program aims to assist residents who qualify at or below the national poverty level by offering a valuable tool for educational, professional, and…

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May 18, 2023
Read more about the article Register Now! May 22 USDOT Webinar on Discretionary Grant Opportunities
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Register Now! May 22 USDOT Webinar on Discretionary Grant Opportunities

On May 22 The US Department of Transportation will be hosting a webinar on "Identifying Discretionary Grant Opportunities".  Join speakers from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success (ROUTES) Initiative and the Secretary’s Office for a webinar on May 22 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. EDT to learn more about how to identify and respond to Federal transportation grant opportunities. The webinar will showcase the USDOT Discretionary Grants Dashboard, a new…

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May 18, 2023
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