Photo: milkos via 123RF Owning a rental property is a great investment opportunity, but it also has several risks and benefits to consider carefully. Here, we will outline some of the key risks and benefits of owning a rental property to help you determine whether it is the right investment option for you. Benefits of
By Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko, The Associated Press The Supreme Court said April 14 it was temporarily keeping in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it takes time to more fully consider the issues raised in a court challenge. In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito, the court put
By GREG MORTON, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. – With less than a week left in Maryland’s legislative session, most elements of Maryland’s plan to create a legal market for cannabis have been decided. Bills on track to pass establish details like licenses to be allotted, the types of operators allowed and provisions to create
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com and Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The deadline for Maryland’s 70 state agencies to submit reports on procurement activity and their progress toward meeting Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) goals is quickly approaching. Back in February, Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order giving MBE-affiliated agencies 60 days
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Due to the recent rise in juvenile violent crime, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has pushed for more free recreational activities for teens and youth in the District. As a result, The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) centers are offering music classes, volleyball clinics and video gaming over the
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Sixty-two percent of women entrepreneurs have noted that their businesses as their primary source of income. Statistics like this help establish the idea that women owning and starting businesses is a serious matter. No longer to be thought of as a casual hobby for women. Founders First recognizes just how
By Timothy Cox, Special to the AFRO On April 4 close to 20,000 people filled the seats at the Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, D.C. to near capacity, as the Milwaukee Bucks soundly defeated the hometown Washington Wizards by a score of 140 to 128. While a significant number of the fans inside the
By Ron Taylor, Special to the AFRO Mayor Brandon Scott has a focus on street violence and Baltimore youth which inspired him to revive a curfew beginning this spring aimed at keeping city minors off the streets after dark. “We are going back to the old days,” said Scott on April 10. The mayor unveiled
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Three words to describe Baltimore theater group “Funktopia” are intentional, unapologetic and charismatic! With a heavy focus on honoring those who have come before them, Funktopia is continuing to uphold this tradition with their latest production “The Dark Tower.” Based on A’Lelia Walker and the salons she held at her
Accused shooter in Kansas City shooting of Black teen who went to the wrong house will face 2 felony charges, officials announce CNN Investigation into Ralph Yarl shooting hinges on teen’s side of the story NBC News Ralph Yarl released from hospital and recovering at home, family says KCTV 5 The world’s eyes are on Kansas City. Police