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Mfume, Maryland Members Announce Nearly $130,000 for NASA Partnership with University of Baltimore, UMES to Support Students Pursuing STEM Careers
Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce More Than $5 Million for Early Childhood Education Programs in Washington, St. Mary’s and Howard Counties
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Statement on Positive COVID Test Result
Baltimore, MD – Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) released the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19 this afternoon.
“I tested positive for COVID-19 today, and fortunately, I am experiencing no symptoms. I am fully vaccinated, boosted, and thankful for the robust protection the vaccine has provided. I am quarantining consistent with CDC guidelines, and I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, boosted, and tested regularly.”
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Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announce Nearly $750,000 to Support Natural Resources Stewardship and Conserve Wildlife, Habitats in Maryland
By Lee O. Sanderlin
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, a Democrat representing most of Baltimore City, said the funding would help free up officers to put more “boots on the ground” in neighborhoods, which would rebuild community trust and curb crime.
“If we do not make crime our number one priority, every day, every night and in every way, the peril will take place and we will see ourselves treading water,” Mfume said.
Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce Over $238,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding to Connect Maryland Students to Internet Service
Maryland has received over $68.5 million in broadband funding through the American Rescue Plan
Mfume, Van Hollen, Cardin, Mayor Scott, and Community Leaders Highlight New $2 Million Direct Federal Investment in the Revitalization of Pennsylvania Avenue Market
By Tim Swift
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced a new $2 million investment Monday in West Baltimore's historic Pennsylvania Avenue Market.
The leaders said the investment is important because Pennsylvania Avenue Market is one of the few sources of fresh food for the surrounding neighborhoods of Madison Park, Penn North and Upton.
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Pennsylvania Avenue Market will be rejuvenated, thanks to a $2 million federal investment announced today by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume, and Mayor Brandon Scott. The funds are part of the FY2022 omnibus funding legislation enacted last month. Officials hope to provide greater access to healthy foods for the community, add jobs, and support local entrepreneurs. Sen. Hollen and Congressman Mfume fought to deliver the funds as part of the FY022 omnibus funding legislation.
Mfume, Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announce More than $6 Million in Reimbursement Funds for Baltimore City COVID-19 Emergency Sheltering