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Central Scholarship is overjoyed to share the personal triumphs of the Class of 2024. Each diploma and certificate symbolize not just their hard work and determination, but also the beginning of a promising new chapter in their lives. Their stories of resilience and success are a testament to the transformative power of education.

Located minutes from Downtown Frederick, and just about an hour’s drive from Baltimore, Tree Trekkers is a family friendly, outdoor, aerial adventure, and zipline park, that you’ll need to see and experience for yourself this summer. Just come prepared to climb, swing, and ZIP through the trees on 30-acres of protected forest. With 16 trails and 8 difficulty levels, there is something fun for everyone!

Governor Moore recently stated that “solving big problems can’t happen overnight” and Maryland is “leaving too much on the table.” Right now, at least 40,000 residents of Prince George’s County and Baltimore City are facing threats of foreclosure with more in the pipeline. While we applaud the Administration for taking risks to protect renters, we are concerned the State is doing too little, too late, and seeking instead to gaslight even more foreclosures by legalizing zombie mortgage actors.

Attention all wine lovers! You may know the Charlottesville area for its historic sites like Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. But did you know this region is also known for its renowned wines? The Monticello Wine Trail connects the Charlottesville area’s 40+ wineries and is producing wines that are making oenophiles from all around the country and the world take note. In fact, the Charlottesville area was recently named “Wine Region of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast and summer is the perfect time to plan a visit!

Survivors of child molestation and sexual abuse by the Catholic church in Maryland have a powerful ally in their quest for justice. The Yost Legal Group is filing over 100 church sexual abuse lawsuits on behalf of survivors who suffered under the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This announcement comes in the wake of revelations that possibly thousands of children were subjected to sexual abuse by clergy, seminarians, deacons, catholic school teachers, and employees within the Archdiocese of Baltimore. There is a short window left to come forward to hold the church accountable.

Welcome to the City of Livability. Merriweather District is an ecosystem brimming with fresh possibilities and a bright future. It’s a place to indulge in great food, music, culture and art with family and friends. It’s a new type of destination and there’s lots to explore.

Dermatology Partners, Maryland's premier privately owned (no private equity involvement) and physician-led practice group, is expanding its footprint across the state. With established roots in Sparks, MD, and a new location on the horizon in Westminster this fall, the group is poised to bring its renowned brand of personalized, compassionate dermatological care to even more patients.

With warmer weather comes an array of outdoor festivals, including the Annapolis Pride Parade & Festival on June 1, which Christine Feldmann, spokesperson for the festival, describes as a “fun, family-friendly event that is all about love.” Add in live music, vendors, artists, food and a celebrity Grand Marshall, and you can expect an unforgettable weekend in Maryland’s capital city.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to launch your own business or a longtime business aiming to expand, it can be challenging to know where to start; however, Jennifer Jones, CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA), stresses that her organization has the resources and tools to help.

When Baltimore area residents head to the Maryland and Delaware beaches for summer vacations, they have plenty to keep them busy — reading the latest bestselling book on the beach, riding rollercoasters, fishing to land tonight’s supper, and indulging on tasty treats on the Boardwalk. If you are looking to enjoy live music, dance, theatre, or children and family programming, make sure to add Freeman Arts Pavilion to your summer to-do list.

If Gen Z is composed of “digital natives” who never knew a time before smartphones and social media, then the students who clustered around a University of Maryland educator at a Baltimore senior apartment complex last week might be dubbed digital pilgrims. They’ve traveled a long way over the decades, and now they’re determined to make the best of the new world of technology.

The makers of Christmas Village in Baltimore return to Charm City with the second annual spring pop-up event along the Inner Harbor. Wine Village in Baltimore sails into West Shore Park from May 9 to May 27, 2024, debuting in time for Mother’s Day Weekend and running through Memorial Day Weekend. Free Admission with pay-as-you-go for food and drinks.

Depending on where Marylanders live, their assurance of safe drinking water isn’t always crystal clear. In some Baltimore neighborhoods, it can be brown. While the city’s drinking water meets federal safety standards when it leaves municipal treatment plants, it might pick up lead, E. coli and other contaminants while flowing through a network of aging pipes before reaching a drinking glass.

A veterans’ charity was having a hard time tracking its volunteers. An organization fighting opioid addiction in rural areas needed a website listing easily accessible resources. A nonprofit delivering food was having trouble coordinating deliveries. The solution to all was a group of University of Maryland students, who are polishing their coding skills while doing some good themselves.

The Arc Central Chesapeake Region was founded in 1961 by a group of parents to address the lack of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In the years since, we have continued to expand the types of services we provide and the spaces in which we provide them, in order to meet the needs of our community.

The Maryland School for the Blind is thrilled to invite the community to its 3rd Annual See Beyond Festival, a unique event dedicated to exploring accessibility, adaptation, and the spirit of inclusion. On April 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3501 Taylor Avenue, Baltimore, MD, the festival will offer an unparalleled opportunity for participants to embark on a sensory adventure that promises to enlighten and inspire.

In celebrating Central Scholarship’s Centennial, we seek your help reconnecting with Central Scholarship alums. Did you or someone you know receive a scholarship or an interest-free loan from Central Scholarship? We want to hear your stories, learn about your achievements, and celebrate the milestones you’ve reached.

Amazing career opportunities at the AIMS independent school job fair

As the Maryland General Assembly convenes for its 2024 Session, it will consider passage of The End-of-Life Option Act (The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings and the Honorable Shane E. Pendergrass Act). By passing the Act, Maryland would join 10 other states and Washington, D.C. in allowing a physician to assist those with terminal illnesses by easing the pain of dying.

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