BALTIMORE -- A city of red tents began materializing on a lawn outside Baltimore City Hall at the crack of dawn Wednesday. It's an installation by the Black Community Development Coalition to call attention to a growing homelessness challenge in Baltimore - tent encampments springing up across the city. The newly-formed group is calling on the city to assist and house people … [Read more...] about Housing advocates erect tent installation at Baltimore City Hall
Archives for August 2022
ASK A DOC: LifeBridge Health's Dr. Sajjad Haider talks about cancer risks & treatment options
Dr. Sajjad Haider, a board certified physician with LifeBridge Health who specializes in hematology & oncology, talks with Linh Bui about cancer risks, advances in treatment options and the importance of prevention. … [Read more...] about ASK A DOC: LifeBridge Health's Dr. Sajjad Haider talks about cancer risks & treatment options
Half of all Texas school districts have no mental health services. Uvalde was one of them.
After eight students and two teachers were murdered in 2018 at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, Governor Greg Abbott vowed to find solutions for the lack of mental health resources in schools. "We need to do more than just pray for the victims and their families," said the Texas governor. Four years later and on the heels of another deadly Texas school shooting, a CBS … [Read more...] about Half of all Texas school districts have no mental health services. Uvalde was one of them.
Mobile sports betting won't launch in Maryland for months, despite prodding by Hogan
BALTIMORE -- Sports fans in Maryland likely won't see mobile sports betting for months, based on the Sports Wagering and Application Review Commission's timeline for approval.The legislative panel, known as SWARC, provides final approval for licenses in Maryland. The panel laid out what needs to happen before mobile betting can be approved in a meeting Wednesday. Chances appear … [Read more...] about Mobile sports betting won't launch in Maryland for months, despite prodding by Hogan
Knicks, Jazz Re-Engage In Donovan Mitchell Discussions
The Knicks and Jazz have been back in touch about Donovan Mitchell within the past week, according to Shams Charania and Tony Jones of The Athletic, who report that the two teams have had a “fresh trade conversation” about what a deal sending Mitchell to New York might look like. As Charania and Jones explain, the Knicks and Jazz had serious discussions during the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about Knicks, Jazz Re-Engage In Donovan Mitchell Discussions