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Maryland’s rising cost of living leaves 39 percent of its residents struggling to make ends meet
The majority of Maryland’s 24 public school systems met a July 1 deadline to boost their starting teachers’ pay to a minimum salary of $60,000, but for some smaller districts the higher salaries came at the cost of cuts elsewhere in their budgets. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Read the story at Maryland Matters.
Maryland’s rising cost of living leaves 39 percent of its residents struggling to make ends meet
Nearly four out of every 10 Maryland households cannot afford the state’s basic cost of living despite many adults working full time, according to newly released ALICE data from United Way of Central Maryland. According to 2024’s household survival budget, it costs $42,120 for one adult to afford the essentials of standard living.
Free summer eye exams and prescription glasses available for children and teens
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, the D.C. Public Library (DCPL) is helping children see the classroom more clearly by offering free eye exams and prescription glasses through a partnership with Vision to Learn. The program provides free vision care for children and teens, ages 3-18, at participating library branches across the District.
Annual Bridging Communities Conference strengthens partnerships between Maryland nonprofits and state agencies
America The annual Building Bridges Conference took place June 30 at Coppin State University, pulling together nonprofit organizations, state agencies, community advocates and philanthropic leaders looking to strengthen partnerships across Maryland. The post Annual Bridging Communities Conference strengthens partnerships between Maryland nonprofits and state agencies appeared first on AFRO American Newspapers.
Annual Bridging Communities Conference strengthens partnerships between Maryland nonprofits and state agencies
The office of the Comptroller of Maryland held its third annual Bridging Communities Conference at Coppin State University in Baltimore on June 30. Each year, the event brings nonprofit organizations, state agencies, community advocates and philanthropic leaders together to strengthen collaborative partnerships across Maryland. This year, the event arrived under a theme of building stronger partnerships between nonprofits and state governments.
Black players shine in opening games of 2026 World Cup
The highly anticipated 2026 World Cup has begun, and the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) has their eyes set on championship gold. In their opening match on June 12, the USMNT was powered by a historic performance from star forward Folarin Balogun as they defeated Paraguay, 4-1. A sold-out crowd of 70,492 packed SoFi stadium in Inglewood, Calif., as the USMNT sported a lineup featuring seven Black starters.
Clergy members host “Get the Vote Out” event, encourage all souls to the polls
On June 15, Baltimore clergy and community leaders gathered at New Shiloh Baptist Church in West Baltimore to emphasize the importance of voting. The event was led by Rev. Jerome Stephens, associate minister at New Shiloh Baptist Church. Before the press conference began, Rev. Walter Scott Thomas Jr., pastor of New Psalmist Baptist Church, set the town of the event with a word of prayer and a call to action. “We’re facing a dangerous reality.
AFRO’s fourth annual Juneteenth Breakfast honors local stalwarts of Black history Original
AFRO News hosted its annual Juneteenth Breakfast June 18 under the theme, “Stewards of Legacy,” at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. The museum served as a beautiful backdrop as honorees, community members and company leadership joined together to advance the message of preserving Black history. Led by mistress of ceremonies Deyane Moses, Afro Charities’ director of programs and partnerships, the event opened with tone-setting remarks from AFRO publisher and CEO Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper.
Investing in yourself: A recap of the 2026 Small Business Advancement Conference
On June 4, 2026, hundreds of Black business owners joined together at the Baltimore Convention Center for the Small Business Advancement Conference. The conference featured vendor tables, seminar speakers, workshops, breakout sessions, and more. Guests learned about opportunities for small, local, minority and women-owned businesses. “The purpose is all about partnership and opportunities,” said Christopher Lundy, inaugural director of Small and Minority Business Advocacy and Development.
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