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Columbia Florist On 'Love Is Blind' Paves The Way For Other Black Women Columbia Florist On 'Love Is Blind' Paves The Way For Other Black Women
Columbia Florist On 'Love Is Blind' Paves The Way For Other Black Women Had Veronica Sallee seen other women of color working as florists, she would've started her business much sooner, she says. The Maryland event florist, 52, opened her Laurel, MD flower shop, The Blooming Bohemian, three years ago after decades of working for other people.  Thankfully, she's been blessed, she said. Beyond blessed, having had a steady flow of business since the day she opened her doors, she said. In Fall 2023, producers from Netflix's "Love Is Blind" contacted her and asked if she would do the floral arrangements for the Washington DC-based Season 7 weddings. …
Arrest Made In PA Murder Of NJ Native Arrest Made In PA Murder Of NJ Native
Arrest Made In PA Murder Of NJ Native A Philadelphia man is in police custody for the 2023 murder of a New Jersey native, officials announced on July 10, 2024. Kameron B. Nuble, 34, is charged with criminal homicide and is being held without bail, court records show. His charges were filed in connection with the slaying of 46-year-old Legious R. Minder Sr. Minder was shot and killed at Chubby’s Market, 154 W. St. Joseph's St., last Oct. 26, Easton police said.  His obituary on the Judd-Beville Funeral Home website said he was a Neptune, NJ native and entrepreneur "known throughout New Jersey, Maryland and P…
DC Man Killed By Gunman In Maryland Shared Stories Of Hope After Turning Life Around DC Man Killed By Gunman In Maryland Shared Stories Of Hope After Turning Life Around
DC Man Killed By Gunman In Maryland Shared Stories Of Hope After Turning Life Around Friends and family are mourning the loss of Deangelo Moore, a father and entrepreneur who was gunned down in Prince George's County after making painstaking efforts to turn his life around after some trouble with the law.  Early on Wednesday, Oct. 3, police say that District resident Moore, 32, and Derrick Graham, 41, were shot in what his family described as "a senseless act of violence" in Oxon Hill. Graham was pronounced dead at the scene, while Moore was rushed to an area hospital with critical injuries, where he stayed for days until he was taken off of life support on Saturday, Oct. 6…
Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses
Taylor Swift Sends PA Girl Roses A 16-year-old girl received four dozen red roses from 12-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift. This isn't a story of Swift's latest love song, but a sweet "thank you" and apology to a businesswoman.  Ripleigh Maring, of Ripleigh's Creamery in McSherrystown, PA and Emmitsburg, MD, is a Swiftie who is a lover of the Billboard hits (she's also a savvy saleswoman) so she made "The Era Collection" of ice cream flavors to sell at her shop ahead of Swift's "Eras Tour" stop in Philadelphia. The collection includes Lavender Haze, Karma, and Bad Blood (plus, there are  Enchanted and Bejeweled milkshakes…
Baltimore Native Fulfills Dreams Of Opening Gyro Shop Inspired By Uncle's Spot In Greece Baltimore Native Fulfills Dreams Of Opening Gyro Shop Inspired By Uncle's Spot In Greece
Baltimore Native Fulfills Dreams Of Opening Gyro Shop Inspired By Uncle's Spot In Greece Opening his own gyro shop has been on Mike Tolos' mind ever since he visited his uncle's spot in Greece as a kid. It was a hole-in-the-wall type place in Thessaloniki, and as soon as Tolos walked in, he was hit with the aroma of pork and chicken roasting on the skewers. What the former Baltimore resident enjoyed most about visiting the shop, though, was seeing the love that his uncle put into it, because he felt the same passion himself. "My uncle did it from love," said Tolos, 39, of Bergen County, NJ. "The dedication that he has fell on me." Tolos signed the lease for Jersey Gyros on M…
NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company
NJ Couple Strikes $1M Deal On 'Shark Tank' For Beach Gear Company A New Jersey couple got a $1 million boost for their beach chair company from none other than "Mr. Wonderful." Leslie Hsu — a Potomac, MD native — and Greg Bresner got investor Kevin O'Leary's blessing (and financial backing) on the Friday, March 18 episode of "Shark Tank." View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) View this post on Instagram A post shared by SUNFLOW (@getsunflow) The Short Hills couple will use the money to grow their company, "Sunflow." O'Leary will …
Future Is Female: Maryland Mom's Construction Company Celebrates 10 Years Of Passionate Service Future Is Female: Maryland Mom's Construction Company Celebrates 10 Years Of Passionate Service
Future Is Female: Maryland Mom's Construction Company Celebrates 10 Years Of Passionate Service Anne Arundel's Terry Egley wanted to start her own construction company for several reasons: The first, her desire to bring more women into a predominately male industry.  Egley says her unique industry mindset has been integral in her success. Her most recent milestone? Celebrating her tenth year in business. “I think that as a woman, I bring a different level of care as a woman owned construction company,” said Egley, of West River. “I get very passionate about my client's dreams and visions of their space and that sets me apart from a lot of the male dominated construction com…
El Salvadorian Brothers Dead After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland El Salvadorian Brothers Dead After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland
El Salvadorian Brothers Dead After Possible Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Maryland Two men in Prince George's County who died on Jan. 4 from possible carbon monoxide poisoning when their home lost power, have been identified as brothers. A family relative says Carlos Ramon Carranza, 39, and Luis Eduardo Carranza, 26,  had just moved to the U.S. five years ago from El Salvador to start a new business. Un homenaje a mis primos Carlos Ramon Carranza y Luis Eduardo Carranza, a San Alejo nos duele estas grandes pérdidas,... Posted by Reynaldo Castro - San Alejo on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 The two men lost power during the winter storm that hit Maryland on Jan. 3, and…