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Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Officially Opens Baltimore Excel Center Tuition-Free Adult High School

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's official: Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake has just opened the doors to its new tuition-free adult high school called The Excel Center. The school, located at 222 East Redwood Street in downtown Baltimore, fills a huge gap in the city's education system for the estimated 80,000 residents who didn't complete high school.

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  • The Excel Center offers Baltimore residents a second chance to get their high school diploma and a path to a better future.
  • BALTIMORE, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's official: Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake has just opened the doors to its new tuition-free adult high school called The Excel Center .
  • "We are proud to offer this first-of-its-kind free high school in Baltimore," said Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake CEO Lisa Rusyniak .
  • Through this new Baltimore Excel Center, they will help adult learners unlock their full potential through high-quality education, mentorship, and other support services.

Xello Selected as College and Career Readiness Partner For Baltimore County Public Schools

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Following a rigorous nationwide search, Xello , the award-winning K-12 college, career and future readiness program, has been officially selected to partner with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).

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  • TORONTO, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Following a rigorous nationwide search, Xello , the award-winning K-12 college, career and future readiness program, has been officially selected to partner with the Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
  • The cooperation provides over 5,000 teachers, and over 60,000 students among the district's 24 comprehensive high schools, 3 alternative sites, and 28 middle schools free access to Xello's full suite of tools for career exploration and planning.
  • Currently, the Xello software is used in over 9,000 schools across North America to help students spark career curiosity and develop an early connection between academic success and future aspirations.
  • "We are honored to partner with the Baltimore County Public School District to help their students craft a vision for their future and develop the commitment to pursue that path."

BUILDING HOPE NAMES TIPHANIE GILMORE EDWARDS CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope, the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today named Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards as Chief People Officer. In this new role, Edwards will hold the responsibilities of the head of human resources and will serve as diversity, equity, and inclusion lead for the organization. She will report to Building Hope President and CEO William D. (Bill) Hansen.

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  • Edwards Brings Service Mindset With Expertise in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion to Role
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Building Hope , the non-profit leader in charter school facilities, financing, and services, today named Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards as Chief People Officer.
  • Building Hope names Tiphanie Gilmore Edwards Chief People Officer.
  • "I am delighted to welcome Tiphanie to Building Hope," said Hansen.
  • Edwards' human resources certifications include Senior Professional in Human Resources, Global Professional in Human Resources, and Senior Certified Professional.

Legendary Maryland State Senator and Frederick Mayor Ron Young Named Commencement Speaker for Class of 2023 Ceremony

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce that former Maryland State Senator and Frederick City Mayor Ronald N. Young has been selected as the speaker for the Class of 2023. The ceremony, to be held on Saturday, May 20, is Hood's 127th in its history.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hood College is proud to announce that former Maryland State Senator and Frederick City Mayor Ronald N. Young has been selected as the speaker for the Class of 2023.
  • "My family and I have been involved with and supportive of Hood College in a variety of ways for decades," said Young.
  • "You cannot think of the City of Frederick without thinking of Ron Young," said Andrea Chapdelaine, Ph.D., president of Hood College.
  • During his time in Annapolis, Young supported Frederick by backing bills that funded education, economic development, health and more within Frederick County.

Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake Bringing Free High School for Adults to Baltimore

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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BALTIMORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's official: Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake is opening an Excel Center, a free high school for adults so they can earn a Maryland Department of Education-issued diploma.

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  • BALTIMORE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- It's official: Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake is opening an Excel Center, a free high school for adults so they can earn a Maryland Department of Education-issued diploma.
  • "More than 80,000 adults in Baltimore don't have a high school diploma, severely limiting their income potential and employment opportunities," says Lisa Rusyniak, Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake's President & CEO.
  • In addition to classes, the school will offer on-site childcare and transportation assistance to help students stick with their schedules.
  • Renovations at the former headquarters will begin in April, with the school scheduled to open in September 2023.

Rippeon Fund Established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County to Support Nursing Students

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mae Retha M. Rippeon and Vernon R. Rippeon Scholarship Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of its more than 770 component charitable funds.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Mae Retha M. Rippeon and Vernon R. Rippeon Scholarship Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of its more than 770 component charitable funds.
  • Mr. Rippeon wanted to honor his wife's passion and commitment and felt that by creating the scholarship fund, Frederick County students pursuing education in the nursing field will benefit for years to come.
  • As a leader in grant and scholarship funding, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has given back more than $86 million to the community since 1986.
  • Kym Byrnes, Director of Marketing and Communications, The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 301.695.7660 x304, [email protected]

New York City REIT Announces Completion of Reverse Stock Split and Termination of REIT Status

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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New York City REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NYC) (“NYC” or the “Company”) announced today that it completed a previously announced reverse stock split at a ratio of 1-for-8 (the “Reverse Stock Split”).

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  • New York City REIT, Inc. (NYSE: NYC) (“NYC” or the “Company”) announced today that it completed a previously announced reverse stock split at a ratio of 1-for-8 (the “Reverse Stock Split”).
  • The Reverse Stock Split took effect at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on January 11, 2023 (the “Effective Time”) and automatically converted each share of Common Stock outstanding at that time into 0.125 shares of Common Stock.
  • The Reverse Stock Split affected all holders of Common Stock uniformly and did not affect any common stockholder’s percentage ownership interest in the Company, except for any fractional shares of Common Stock that would otherwise have resulted from the Reverse Stock Split which will be settled by cash payment, calculated on the basis of the closing trading price of the Common Stock (as adjusted for the Reverse Stock Split) on January 11, 2023 on the NYSE multiplied by such fraction.
  • As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock outstanding was reduced from approximately 15.4 million to approximately 1.9 million shares as of the Effective Time.

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s “Project Baltimore” Named a Finalist for 2023 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) is pleased to announce Project Baltimore, the special investigative reporting unit of WBFF/Fox 45 News, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) is pleased to announce Project Baltimore, the special investigative reporting unit of WBFF/Fox 45 News, has been named a finalist for the 2023 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award.
  • Project Baltimores reporting exposed a massive scheme to inflate enrollment in Baltimore City Schools and promote students who did not meet requirements.
  • In naming Project Baltimore a finalist, Columbia University said the series uncovered numbing neglect and corruption in the Baltimore Public School system, including an examination of ghost students, absent but still on school rolls, and costing taxpayers millions.
  • Additionally, Project Baltimore has won 27 Regional Emmy Awards, six Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and seven Associated Press Awards.

Statement on Sept. 30 Pandemic Recovery Spending Deadline

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Collaborative for Student Success Director Jim Cowen shared the following statement on the September 30th deadline for spending the first wave of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER I).

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Collaborative for Student Success Director Jim Cowen shared the following statement on the September 30th deadline for spending the first wave of the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER I).
  • Sept. 30 was the deadline to draw down $13.2 Billion from the first of three historic investments in Americas schools under the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER I).
  • The Arkansas Department of Education ESSER Transparency Dashboard is divided into two-parts so the public can view spending information by ESSER Program and ESSER Category.
  • The Maryland State Department of Educations ESSER Transparency site shows each districts ESSER spending amounts in dollars along with charts that show the pace of ESSER spending.

Maryland Stadium Authority Selects The Canton Group For Website Hosting, Maintenance, and Support Services

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Thursday, August 4, 2022
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BALTIMORE, August 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Canton Group, a strategic technology consulting and engineering company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, has been competitively awarded a prime contract by the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA).

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  • BALTIMORE, August 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Canton Group, a strategic technology consulting and engineering company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, has been competitively awarded a prime contract by the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA).
  • Under the contract, The Canton Group will be providing comprehensive project management, website hosting, maintenance, and support services to MSA.
  • For close to 25 years, The Canton Group has provided support to over 20 Maryland state agencies including the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), Maryland State Ethics Commission (MD Ethics), the Maryland State Board of Elections (MD SBE) and many others.
  • The Canton Group is consistently recognized as the leading software development and implementation firm in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, providing website and development services.