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DELEGATE MORHAIM APPOINTED TO INFORMATION, BIOTECH COMMITTEE

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:55:06 UT

Delegate Dan Morhaim, M.D., was appointed to the new Joint Information and Biotechnology Committee by House Speaker Michael Busch. The committee was created in the 2009 session by House Bill 438 which passed the General Assembly unanimously.

Tags: biotech, Politics

JUNE 23rd's BIZ SOIREE: Special Appearance by GOMA Special Secretary Luwanda Jenkins

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:14:59 UT

The State of MBE's: BMORENEWS announced today a special appearance by Special Secretary Luwanda at tomorrow's June Business Soiree at the Radisson Lord Baltimore Hotel. The free event is from 6 to 8 pm and will feature lite fare provided by the Radisson.

Tags: black Maryland

The Glover Report: Good Luck in the Middle East, Mr. President

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:58:13 UT

(BALTIMORE - June 4, 2009) - BMORENEWS.com wishes President Barack Obama all the best in his Middle East visit. The problems there go way back, so don't expect a miracle. On the other hand, if anybody can help after decades of failed policy in a war-torn region, we feel it is Obama.

Read The Glover Report.

Tags: Arab-Israeli, Jewish, Muslim, UK, US

BMORENEWS Poll: Better Lieutenant Governor of Maryland: Kennedy-Townsend? Steele? Brown?

Thu, 21 May 2009 18:23:27 UT

BMORENEWS.com is currently running a poll to find out who readers think is best: Kathleen Kennedy-Townsend, Michael Steele, or Anthony Brown?

Visit our poll (lower left) and exercise your right to vote.

To date, Michael Steele is winning the poll.

Tags: black political economy

CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES HONORARY CO-CHAIRS FOR ALC 2009

Wed, 13 May 2009 17:34:38 UT

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation announced that U.S. Reps. Chaka Fattah of Pennsylvania and Yvette Clarke of New York will serve as honorary co-chairs of the 39th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC), from September 23-26 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the nation's capital. This year's conference theme is "Reinvest...Rebuild...Renew." The web site is www.cbcfinc.org

Tags: black political economy

Stonewall Democrats of Central Maryland Elect Inaugural Board of Directors

Tue, 12 May 2009 05:50:35 UT

On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, members of Stonewall Democrats of Central Maryland-Political Action Committee (SDCM-PAC) cast their votes for the new organization’s first Board of Directors. The election marked a milestone for the only grassroots organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Democrats and their pro-equality allies in central Maryland.

Tags: democrats, Politics

Updated Version of the Baltimore City Council LIVE! Entertainment Bill

Thu, 07 May 2009 20:16:13 UT

To read latest version of the bill, go to Baltimore City's Planning Office: http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/government/planning/

http://www.baltimorecitycouncil.com/cc08-0163(PrezReprint%20IV)~1st.pdf

Tags: live entertainment, Politics

BMORENEWS' Doni Glover Featured on WBAL TV 11's "TV Hill"

Sun, 03 May 2009 04:58:03 UT

Glover and Frank DeFilippo discuss the 426th Session of the Maryland General Assembly on Baltimore's NBC affiliate, WBAL TV 11. Click here.

Tags: MD politics

Mark Spencer For State's Attorney Kick-off Fundraiser

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 15:11:49 UT

Mark Spencer Fundraiser

Tags: black, justice, law, Politics, Prince George's County, State's Attorney

9 1/2 Minutes: Obama Administration Announces New Campaign to Refocus National Attention on the HIV Crisis in the United States

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:48:05 UT

Every 9 ½ minutes another person in America becomes infected with HIV. Officials from the White House, Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today a new five-year national communication campaign, Act Against AIDS, which highlights this alarming statistic and aims to combat complacency about the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States.

The materials released today direct Americans to “get the facts” by going to the Web site www.NineAndaHalfMinutes.org as a first step toward learning how they can help protect themselves and others. The site provides basic education about HIV/AIDS as well as referrals to HIV prevention and testing services and organizations throughout the nation.

Tags: blacks, health, HIV/AIDS

“Live Entertainment –Licensing and Regulation – Hospitality Service – Promotion and Coordination Bill” Hearing Brings Out Concerns

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:39:50 UT

Blacks, whites, Asians and others showed up at Morgan State University last night at a community meeting conducted by the Baltimore City Council to discuss a pending piece of legislation – the “Live Entertainment –Licensing and Regulation – Hospitality Service – Promotion and Coordination Bill”.

FMI, visit bmorenews' BTV Video Reports section.

Tags: business, entertainment, Politics

INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Canadian Governor General Jean Meets President Obama

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 17:24:34 UT

Their Excellencies the Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Jean-Daniel Lafond, welcomed The Honorable Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America, on Thursday, February 19, 2009, at the Ottawa International Airport. The Governor General will then meet with President Obama.

Tags: Politics

Clarence Mitchell, IV & Doni Glover on "TV Hill" with Stan Stovall

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:19:39 UT

Clarence Mitchell, IV of WBAL Radio's "The C4 Show" and Doni Glover, publisher of www.bmorenews.com, are featured on the most recent edition of "TV Hill" with Stan Stovall.

Click here: http://www.wbaltv.com/video/18674198/index.html

Tags: political economy

State of the City Address of Mayor Sheila Dixon

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:22:42 UT

Mayor addresses Baltimore City Council with 3rd State of the City Address

Tags: Baltimore, political economy

The Young Lions of the DMV present a Fundraiser for our own Congressman Elijah Cummings

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:02:28 UT

Join us on Monday, February 23, 2009 from 12 noon to 1:30 pm as The Young Lions of the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area will present a fundraiser luncheon for Congressman Elijah Cummings at the Intercontinental Harbor Court Hotel. Tickets are $250 (Individuals), $500 (Sponsors), and $1,000 (Political Action Committees).

DC Councilman Michael Brown to speak.

For tickets, call www.Phenomenal-Events.com at 1.443.223.8759.

Tags: news. politics