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The Spotlight On Maryland Is On CollegeBound Foundation

This week on Spotlight On Maryland , Gina Crash spoke with Cassie Motz, the Executive Director of CollegeBound Foundation here in Baltimore. CollegeBound Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Baltimore City public school youth achieve their dreams of higher education. On... Read More

Governor Hogan Updates COVID-19 Response In Maryland

Governor Larry Hogan's press conference this afternoon covered a lot of new information about Maryland's COVID-19 response including a mask order expansion, a travel advisory, and the retirement of Fran Phillips, Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health. Maryland remains paused at... Read More

The Spotlight On Maryland Is On The SEED School of Maryland

Gina Crash spoke on the phone on July 1, 2020 with Kirk Sykes on his first day as the new Head of School at The SEED School of Maryland! Kirk was excited to return to his native Baltimore for this new role after teaching in Atlanta most recently. Mr. Sykes brings over 20 years of educational... Read More

The Spotlight On Maryland Is On Living Classrooms Foundation

Gina Crash spoke on the phone on Juneteenth with James Piper Bond, the President and CEO of Living Classrooms Foundation . The interview aired on Father's Day and if you listen closely, you can hear James' 2 year-old in the background while they both conducted the interview in their homes to adhere... Read More

The Spotlight On Maryland Is On I AM MENtality

Gina Crash spoke on the phone on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 with I AM MENtality Executive Director Darren Rogers about how his Baltimore-based Youth Male Empowerment Project is still accomplishing its mission even during the COVID-19 pandemic. June 2nd was Election Day locally and was also #... Read More

Governor Hogan Announces Additional Reopenings In Maryland

In a press conference this afternoon, Governor Larry Hogan announced additional reopenings in Maryland starting this Friday, June 12th at 5 pm. Governor Hogan also tweeted about the additional reopenings: Because of the early and aggressive actions taken, we have not only flattened the curve—we... Read More

The Spotlight On Maryland Is On House Of Ruth Maryland

Gina Crash spoke on the phone recently with Janice Miller, the Director of Programs and Clinical Services at House of Ruth Maryland , about Intimate Partner Violence, (IPV), during the COVID-19 pandemic and what to do when sheltering in place is not the safest option. House of Ruth Maryland is one... Read More

Governor Hogan Says Maryland Can Begin Stage 2 Of Recovery

In a press conference today at 4 pm, Governor Larry Hogan announced that Maryland can begin Stage 2 of Recovery. Hogan said, "Effective at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5th, we will be lifting the order requiring the closure of non-essential businesses." Governor Hogan also tweeted about the... Read More

Governor Hogan Announces Completion Of Phase 1 Of Maryland's Recovery Plan

Today at 5pm, Governor Larry Hogan announced the near completion of Stage One of the "Maryland Strong: Roadmap To Recovery." Effective Friday, May 29th at 5 pm, outdoor dining at restaurants and social organizations like American Legion/Elks/VFW can resume socially distanced and following strict... Read More

The Spotlight On Maryland Is On Casey Cares

Gina Crash spoke on the phone recently with Casey Baynes, the Founder and Executive Director of Casey Cares , a non-profit organization that provides little moments and lasting memories to families with critically ill children by organizing ongoing and uplifting family-centric events, birthday... Read More