As Temperatures Rise, Melbourne’s Bats Get Their Own Sprinkler System
On the hottest days, a refreshing mist will cool down flying foxes, which have suffered mass death in Australian heat waves.
Nigel Lawson, Economic Force Under Thatcher, Dies at 91
As chancellor of the Exchequer, he helped lift Britain with tax cuts and other Conservative measures — the “Lawson Boom” — but harder times followed, and he resigned in bitterness.
Black women take charge to fight for Black women’s health despite persistent disparities
By Mylika Scatliffe, AFRO Women’s Health Writer As we move from Women’s History Month, observed in March, into International Black Women’s History Month, observed in April, the AFRO is honored to highlight women who are making moves on the medical front. Women are pillars of their family and the community. This month, we salute the
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service to host free legal clinics for Baltimore homeowners facing tax sale
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Baltimore’s annual tax sale is set for May 15, and the last day to pay overdue bills is April 28. To help at-risk homeowners, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services (MVLS) in collaboration with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland and the Stop Oppressive Seizures (SOS) Fund is hosting
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C. area
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com D.C. Pizza Festival 2023 From April 15-16, D.C. residents can enjoy an all-you-can-eat pizza extravaganza. There will be beer, wine and entertainment available for attendees. The two-day celebration will begin at 10:40 am on April 15 and end at 5 p.m. on April 16. National Cherry Blossoms Festival
Maryland lawmakers reach deal on state budget
By Brian Witte, The Associated Press Maryland lawmakers got past their differences and reached a deal March 31on the state’s $62.5 billion budget that includes making major investments in prekindergarten through 12th grade education. In one major highlight, they agreed to allocate $900 million for future costs to the state’s huge pre-K-12 education funding reform
#FaithWorks: 7th Episcopal District Announces God First Holy Convocation
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Consider These Pet Insurance Products to Protect Your Fur Baby
Photo: Andreas Steidlinger via 123RF Vet bills can be expensive, and no one wants to be in the position of not being able to pay when our beloved pets need medical attention. Pet insurance can provide owners with peace of mind by covering some emergency and illness expenses. How do you decide if it is the
Maryland Senate confirms first Black head of state police
By Brian Witte, The Associated Press The Maryland Senate confirmed Lt. Col. Roland Butler on March 31 to be the first Black superintendent of the Maryland State Police, a department under a federal discrimination probe. The Senate voted 43-4 to confirm Gov. Wes Moore’s appointee, who came under questioning largely because he has worked at
Park Heights recreation center to host youth, police forum
By Nicole D. Batey, Special to the AFRO The Children of Lanier Avenue Organization are inviting youth and their families to come out April 6 from 6-8 p.m. for a youth and police relations forum at the C.C. Jackson Recreation Center, 4910 Park Heights Ave. Dinner will be provided. The center, which is less than