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Dr. Bill Winston & Bill Winston Ministries Announce Operation Ten City - Baltimore

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, and Bill Winston Ministries announce that Baltimore, MD will be the seventh stop of the Operation Ten City (OTC) campaign that began in 2022 with stops completed so far in St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, and Bill Winston Ministries announce that Baltimore, MD will be the seventh stop of the Operation Ten City (OTC) campaign that began in 2022 with stops completed so far in St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Chicago.
  • "We recently hosted a very successful Operation Ten City Campaign in Chicago earlier this fall and we can't wait to continue spreading wealth and inspiration in Baltimore," says Dr. Bill Winston, creator and visionary of Operation Ten City.
  • All events will be held at Baltimore Convention Center, (1 W Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21201), unless specified below.
  • Operation Ten City will continue to make stops in metropolitan areas across the United States through the end of 2024.

New “Auto Blow Your Mind” feature drives MotorWeek full speed ahead into an exhilarating 43rd season

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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It’s one MotorWeek feature that always aims to put waste in its place.

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  • It’s one MotorWeek feature that always aims to put waste in its place.
  • The “Your Drive” quartet of car care experts returns for Season 43 with advice to help viewers make sure their daily drive doesn’t let them down.
  • And MotorWeek welcomes back Giuseppe Iatarola, the 12-year-old gearhead who’s mastered more automotive repair knowledge than most certified mechanics.
  • All MotorWeek content and advice will also be available for the first time on the new MotorWeek app.

Maryland Public Television announces launch of national HBCU Week

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Owings Mills, MD, United States, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) today announced a national expansion of its HBCU Week programming initiative for September in celebration of the contributions of America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU).

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  • Owings Mills, MD, United States, Aug. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) today announced a national expansion of its HBCU Week programming initiative for September in celebration of the contributions of America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU).
  • The initiative includes national broadcasts of three HBCU-themed films and the production of four new short films focusing on HBCU Classic football matchups.
  • Distributed across its TV, social media, and online platforms during each of the last three years, HBCU Week on MPT has featured up to 22 hours of unique content about HBCUs.
  • HBCU Week 2023 on MPT, September 4 - 10, features more than 27 hours of content that chronicles HBCU contributions to science, medicine, history, education, civil rights, the arts, music, sports, and more.

Thirty Exceptional Students Win Prestigious Featherstone Scholarships

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Friday, August 11, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit,  unveils its Featherstone College Scholarship Award recipients.

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  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit,  unveils its Featherstone College Scholarship Award recipients.
  • Today, thirty Featherstone Scholars will receive $3,000 merit-based scholarships for their high academic achievements during a special awards celebration.
  • The Featherstone Awards Ceremony is an annual event that showcases Baltimore's most promising youth and promotes academic equity in higher education.
  • The Foundation has provided over $326,000 through 131 scholarships to outstanding students from 25 countries who now attend 12 institutions.

Community Powerhouse and Advocate Alicia Wilson to Receive 2023 Featherstone Changemaker Award

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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BALTIMORE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit, announces Alicia Wilson, co-founder, Black Philanthropy Circle, as this year's 2023 Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient.

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  • BALTIMORE, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation, an award-winning nonprofit, announces Alicia Wilson, co-founder, Black Philanthropy Circle, as this year's 2023 Featherstone Changemaker Award recipient.
  • Wilson will be honored during the Featherstone Awards Ceremony, an annual event that showcases Baltimore's most promising youth and promotes academic equity in higher education.
  • Thirty exceptional students, from underrepresented communities, will receive $3,000 Featherstone College Scholarships to attend Coppin State University, Morgan State University, The University of Baltimore and other institutions.
  • "We laud Alicia's strong impact in the community," said Juliana Lopez, executive director, William & Lanaea C. Featherstone Foundation."

Public Television Brings Playful Summer Learning to Kids Nationwide with Season 4 of Camp TV

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The WNET Group's commitment to providing innovative, educational programming for kids and families continues with the return of the award-winning Camp TV public television series. Season 4 of the series, aimed at kids ages 5–9, is led by a brand-new Head Counselor: actress and singer Nzingha "Zing" Ashford. The new season introduces 10 joyful new half-hour episodes, joining the collection of 50 episodes and 500+ segments from previous seasons that are available to stream on camptv.org.

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  • NEW YORK, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The WNET Group's commitment to providing innovative, educational programming for kids and families continues with the return of the award-winning Camp TV public television series.
  • Season 4 of the series, aimed at kids ages 5–9, is led by a brand-new Head Counselor: actress and singer Nzingha "Zing" Ashford.
  • "Camp TV's mission is to prevent the summer learning slump in a fun and accessible way," said Sandra Sheppard, executive producer of Kids' Media & Education for The WNET Group.
  • The website invites kids and other users to explore the entire collection of Camp TV segments, episodes, related activities and more.

Stanton Chase, D.C. Hosts Webinar on Preventing New Hires from Getting Recruited Out

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Organizations often make significant investments of time and money to hire senior leaders for executive roles. But many employers are seeing these new hires quickly recruited out by the competition, and they're back to square one.

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  • But many employers are seeing these new hires quickly recruited out by the competition, and they're back to square one.
  • The Stanton Chase Washington, D.C. office will host a webinar examining causes and solutions on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET.
  • The webinar will feature:
    A panel of experienced human resources and talent experts with insight on why high level talent are at risk for departure.
  • Bill Stratton , Managing Director at Stanton Chase with more than 20 years of executive search and leadership development experience.

MPT’s 19th annual Chesapeake Bay Week® runs April 16-22

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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Owings Mills, MD, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) celebrates the Chesapeake Bay region once again in April with its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay Week®, a slate of more than 30 documentaries highlighting the beauty, importance, and fragility of the nation’s largest estuary.

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  • Owings Mills, MD, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maryland Public Television (MPT) celebrates the Chesapeake Bay region once again in April with its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay Week®, a slate of more than 30 documentaries highlighting the beauty, importance, and fragility of the nation’s largest estuary.
  • Water's Edge: Black Watermen of the Chesapeake - Monday, April 17 at 8 p.m.
  • Watch as the new Maryland Dove takes shape in St. Michaels and accompany the crew for her maiden voyage across the Chesapeake Bay to Historic St. Mary’s City during this MPT-produced documentary.
  • Eatin' Blue Catfish: Chesapeake Style - Thursday, April 20 at 8 p.m.
    Local chefs are now touting the blue catfish, a tasty but unwelcome guest that threatens to upset the biological balance of the Chesapeake Bay.

Compost Crew doubles food waste diverted in 2022

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Compost Crew Inc., the largest food scrap recycling company in the Mid-Atlantic, has had another record year of growth. The company more than doubled the amount of food waste collected in 2021 to over 15 million pounds.

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  • Compost Crew also experienced significant growth with existing customers like MedStar Health and the George Washington University.
  • Compost Crew also partnered with area municipalities to either launch or expand composting for their residents.
  • "We have been pleased to see this partnership increase the amount of food waste that is being diverted from the landfill."
  • Compost Crew worked in partnership with local farms, opening two new Compost Outposts® in collaboration with Butler's Orchard and ECO City Farms .

Jeep® Grand Cherokee and Grand Wagoneer Earn 2023 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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Grand Cherokee wins Best Midsize Utility for its on- and off-road capability and extensive model lineup, including plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe and three-row Grand Cherokee L

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  • Grand Cherokee wins Best Midsize Utility for its on- and off-road capability and extensive model lineup, including plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe and three-row Grand Cherokee L
    The Jeep® brand is the winner of two 2023 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards.
  • The new Jeep Grand Cherokee took top honors as the Best Midsize Utility vehicle and the new Grand Wagoneer won the Best Luxury Utility honors.
  • The all-new Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most technologically advanced and 4x4-capable Jeep Grand Cherokee yet.
  • The Jeep vehicle range consists of the Cherokee, Compass, Gladiator, Grand Cherokee, new three-row Grand Cherokee L, Grand Cherokee 4xe, Renegade and Wrangler and Wrangler 4xe.