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Frederick’s $3 million rental assistance program extended as application numbers remain low

Frederick’s $3 million rental assistance program extended as application numbers remain low

by Anabel Mendoza | Jul 24, 2020 | Featured, Immigration

In early July, Frederick leaders announced a roughly $3 million COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program to help county and city residents meet their rent payments and avoid eviction. But, the program has received fewer applications than anticipated, totaling...
$1 million in election funding allocated to Hillsborough County may not be enough

$1 million in election funding allocated to Hillsborough County may not be enough

by Nicole Girten | Jul 23, 2020 | Campaign2020, Featured

Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Craig Latimer said Wednesday that the county was given a total just over $1 million in funds from the CARES Act and the county to spend on ensuring safe elections in August and November. However, he’s not sure he can stretch...
Chicago Pastor Fires at Trump: ‘Don’t Get in the Ring With People From the Chi’

Chicago Pastor Fires at Trump: ‘Don’t Get in the Ring With People From the Chi’

by LaTesha Harris | Jul 23, 2020 | Faith, Ethics + Spirituality, Featured

On Monday, President Donald Trump said he plans to send law enforcement to more U.S. cities amidst the current federal lockdown on Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, Ore. Trump mentioned New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Baltimore and Oakland as cities...
Wisconsin’s tribes have weathered COVID-19 better than other tribes: How did they do it?

Wisconsin’s tribes have weathered COVID-19 better than other tribes: How did they do it?

by Shirin Ali | Jul 21, 2020 | Coronavirus, Featured

Wisconsin’s Native American tribes have taken aggressive steps to combat the coronavirus pandemic since January and recent data show they have fared better than other harder hit tribes across the country. Indian Health Service reported 548 Native Americans tested...
Frederick small business owner and mom of 5 fights to stay afloat amid pandemic, citing a lack of financial support

Frederick small business owner and mom of 5 fights to stay afloat amid pandemic, citing a lack of financial support

by Anabel Mendoza | Jul 21, 2020 | Coronavirus, Featured

When Nichole Szarenski was forced to temporarily close the 1 and Only Barbershop in Frederick city in late March, a list of concerns spiraled in her mind. “How in the world are we going to feed our kids, take care of our family [and] take care of our health?” said...
New bill may mean brand ownership, gender equity for college athletes

New bill may mean brand ownership, gender equity for college athletes

by Megan Sauer | Jul 21, 2020 | Featured, Politics

In May, Florida became the third state to pass legislation allowing collegiate athletes to profit from endorsements that commercialize their names, images and likenesses. While 2020 graduate Laquincy Rideau, a former point guard at USF, never experienced financial...
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