By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer Face masks have become part of our daily attire and protection against the spread of COVID-19. Medical experts predict that […]
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Rx REPORT: The link between COVID-19 and depression
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer More than 4.7 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19, according to the Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 global tracking map. […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Basketball, baseball have different results as play resumes
By Don Wanlass, Contributing Writer The basketball bubble appears to be working in Florida while baseball’s great experiment of trying to keep players healthy while playing […]
Westside Food Bank sees surge in need for assistance
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Prior to COVID-19, the Westside Food Bank had already begun to see record-level increases in the need […]
Camp Laurel focuses on needs of at-risk youth
MAKING A DIFFERENCE There are plenty of summer camps for kids around the country, but Camp Laurel, according to its founder, is the only one […]
Rx REPORT: How COVID-19 can damage lungs
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer As a radiologist for the Medical Center Radiologist serving the Sentara Hospital System and Bon Secours Hospital System, Dr. Jose […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Lakers, Clippers have unfinished business at hand
By Don Wanlass, Contributing Writer The Lakers and Clippers resume the 2019-20 NBA season July 30 with a game 2,500 miles away in the Disney World […]
BOOK CORNER: ‘Queen of the Negro Leagues’ tells the story of Effa Manley
By Victoria Moore, Contributing Writer Based on the colorful, eccentric life of Effa Manley, co-owner of the baseball team the Newark Eagles, “Queen of the Negro […]
Mike Tyson ready to fight again at 54
By Joseph Hammond, Urban News Service The most significant event in sports this year may be a boxing battle between two former champions in their 50s. […]
SPORTS DIGEST: Dodgers Are A Week Away From A Game That Matters
Three and half months late, the 2020 Major League Baseball season will start July 23 with the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the San Francisco Giants […]