Cyera Williams

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Maryland football team trades game plans for giving back at inclusive clinic for people with diverse abilities

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Cyera Williams

Share COLLEGE PARK — The University of Maryland football team traded their helmets for high-fives at an inclusive football clinic that gave over 100 people of all abilities the chance to shine on the field. Inside Jones-Hill House, the Terps were running a different kind of play. Instead of game prep, it was a life-changing impact on the line.
Authors speak out after Baltimore book festival

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

BALTIMORE - When featured authors accepted invitations to the "Million Lives Book Festival" at the Baltimore Convention Center, they envisioned a magical weekend celebrating literature, readers, and community. What they experienced instead, according to multiple attendees and participants, was a deeply disorganized, disrespectful, and disheartening event that some described in a single word: travesty.
Nonprofit helps veterans access benefits, plans tiny homes project

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, Md. - A veteran-led nonprofit on Maryland's Eastern Shore is helping former service members access vital benefits while planning an innovative housing solution. The Veterans and Military Support Alliance (VAMSA), based in Queen Anne's County and launched in 2022, supports veterans, military families, and caregivers through services like VA disability claims assistance, PTSD support groups, suicide prevention, and peer counseling.
Baltimore nonprofit 'Mr. Hood Cleanup' tackles blight while changing lives

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Cyera Williams

Share WEST BALTIMORE — A grassroots organization in Baltimore is taking on the city's blight problem one block at a time and providing opportunities for community members to rebuild their lives. Mr. Hood Cleanup, founded by Mark Hunter, works across Baltimore neighborhoods where vacant homes and illegal dumping have created unsafe conditions for residents.
Baltimore nonprofit 'Mr. Hood Cleanup' tackles blight while changing lives

1 week ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

WEST BALTIMORE - A grassroots organization in Baltimore is taking on the city's blight problem one block at a time and providing opportunities for community members to rebuild their lives. Mr. Hood Cleanup, founded by Mark Hunter, works across Baltimore neighborhoods where vacant homes and illegal dumping have created unsafe conditions for residents. "I know a lot of great organizations that deal with crime, what we deal with is grime, so crime and grime actually go together," Hunter said.
Maryland retirement community honored 102-year-old veteran with military award and county proclamation

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

PIKESVILLE - A special celebration was held this week for a centenarian veteran who dedicated his life to service both in uniform and in his community. Dr. Bernard Vine, who turned 102 on Wednesday, was recognized during a ceremony at North Oaks Senior Living in Pikesville, Maryland. The World War II veteran, who served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, received a Centenarian Life Membership from the Jewish War Veterans of the USA.
Twin sisters share love of vintage treasures at Ellicott City antique shop

2 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

ELICOTT CITY - A set of identical twins is bringing their lifelong passion for thrifting and antiques to Ellicott City with a shop that offers vintage treasures spanning more than a century. Twin Thrift Vintage and Antique Shop, founded by Ali Virden and Jordan Virden-Menefee, features carefully curated items that connect visitors with pieces of history. "We source everything from the 1900s all the way up to the 2000s, which, wildly, are now considered vintage," Virden said.
Black Girls Cook program teaches skills, confidence, and cultural pride in the kitchen

3 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

HIGLANDTOWN - In a kitchen filled with laughter, spices, and sizzling pans, a group of young girls isn't just learning to cook - they're learning to lead. Black Girls Cook, a hands-on culinary program in Baltimore, is whipping up far more than just recipes. The program empowers young girls with real-world cooking skills, creative expression, and cultural connection - all while giving them space to see themselves in the kitchen and beyond.
How Franklin Square's neighbors made every day Earth Day

3 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

BALTIMORE - Today is Earth Day, a global reminder to take action in protecting our planet. But in West Baltimore's Franklin Square neighborhood, neighbors are turning blight into beauty. For decades, the block bounded by Kirby Lane in Franklin Square was defined by vacant, crumbling rowhouses and overgrown lots.
Critical training of Maryland's emergency response teams

3 weeks ago | wmar2news.com | Cyera Williams

HARFORD - As the weather gets warmer, hurricane season approaches, raising concerns about potential disasters. When emergencies strike, the effectiveness of emergency response teams can mean the difference between life and death. In Maryland, the Maryland Army National Guard and the Helicopter Aquatic Response Team-known as HART-are dedicated to ensuring they're ready for any crisis.