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Around a decade ago, Angela Alsobrooks was lamenting to a friend how she felt safe growing up in Prince George’s County but now would not let her then 4-year-old daughter play in her front yard unsupervised. “This friend cut me ...

Shelonda Stokes CEO, greiBO Entertainment What are some key strategies to help others achieve a more prominent role in their organization or career? I encourage my employees to be career self-reliant, to “take charge” of their own careers and not ...

Ever since she was a little girl, Caroline Kauffman-Kirschnick wanted to work in an office. She knew, all along, that she wanted to be part of the family business. She worked her way through every department of the company, and ...

It’s that time of year where goal-setting kicks into high gear. The month of December and January are infamous for New Year’s resolutions, but according to statistics, year after year, only 8 percent of individuals actually stick to and achieve ...

Ferrier R. Stillman Partner at Tydings & Rosenberg LLP How did you choose your career path? I decided to become a lawyer at age 12, but I can’t remember why. After law school, I chose family law because I wanted ...

Occasionally, we ask one of our Top 100 Women or Lead­ing Women honorees to name five wom­en who have influenced her, personally and professionally. Do you know a Top 100 Woman or Leading Woman who should be featured here? Email ...

I thought I would write my Daily Record “tech tip” on the No. 1 question I get asked — “how do I get more Instagram followers?” Step 1 — Decide what value you are offering to your followers and who ...

For the first time in U.S. history, the number of older Americans is projected to outnumber the number of children, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Bureau projects that by 2030, one in every five residents will be in ...

If you were unable to communicate with your healthcare provider near the end of your life or permanently unconscious, would you want be kept alive by any medical means necessary? Or would you prefer that no additional life saving measures ...

Experts in aging from five sites in Maryland are joining together to launch a new state program to promote quality of life for people aging at home, with McDaniel College providing the expertise to guide and train leaders. A McDaniel ...