When they walk past, you notice their smiles. Two dozen people, ages 55 and older, are strolling through The Mall in Columbia together, some deep in conversation, others peacefully taking […]
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Snowbirds in Maryland? Winter fun right here at home
If you’re thinking of catching the next plane to Florida, think again! Maryland has a lot of wintertime fun — and food — waiting for you. According to the Maryland […]
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Celebrate the Lunar New Year
Joy Cheung, who grew up in Taiwan, has fond memories of celebrating the Lunar New Year. “On New Year’s Eve, the whole family sat around a round table to enjoy […]
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Q&A with Cindy Shao, president of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Asian American Chamber of Commerce builds bridges, strengthens partnerships Cindy Shao is president of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC). Below, she reflects on the goals of the chamber, […]
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Race4TheWorld 5K in Columbia to honor journey of immigrants
The run — followed by cultural exhibits and performances — will honor the journey of immigrants from around the world and celebrate the cultural diversity behind what it means to be an American.
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HCC appoints Dr. Daria Willis as fifth president
Dr. Daria Willis was appointed the new president of Howard Community College (HCC). The HCC Board of Trustees made the announcement Nov. 4. Dr. Willis, HCC’s fifth president, is currently […]
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Putting money into values: DEI investing shapes portfolio management
Diversity, equity and inclusion – or DEI – investing is a growing movement at investment management firms, foundations and among individual investors who shape investment portfolios to reflect their values. […]
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Seniors demand funding for Center
Seniors and their supporters gathered in the parking lot of the East Columbia 50+ Center April 30 to make it clear that they’re through with sitting quietly. Waving small rainbow-colored […]
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Looking back on ‘transformational work’
After serving as president of Howard Community College (HCC) for 14 years, Dr. Kate Hetherington announced that she will retire Oct. 1. Leaving will not be easy for the well-respected […]
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Out of jail and into jobs
In his four decade career in corrections, Jack Kavanagh reduced recidivism. That’s a well-known fact in criminal justice circles. Kavanagh, who recently retired as director of the Department of Corrections […]