Kaleah Mcilwain

NewsBreak Original • 19th October 2021

Should you declare your gender pronouns even if you don't identify as LGBTQ? | Kaleah Mcilwain

Words are a powerful tool that everyone uses every day to communicate, characterize, and describe the things around them. When someone refers to a place or an object they use the proper term to identify it. When it comes to identifying people, they want to be properly identified, as well.

NewsBreak Original • 8th October 2021

Stop accidents in the house with two simple rules for house training your dog | Kaleah Mcilwain

A professional dog trainer shared two simple rules for house training dogs that anyone can follow at home.

NewsBreak Original • 29th September 2021

Easy ways to save for a big purchase | Kaleah Mcilwain

Here are four steps to make saving for that big purchase easier.

NewsBreak Original • 27th September 2021

Study shows that more people are in long-distance relationships, and it’s for the better | Kaleah Mcilwain

OKCupid, a dating site, analyzed data that they collected from 2020 to predict the dating trends for 2021 and found that more people are interested in dating across state lines.

NewsBreak Original • 23rd September 2021

The ultimate guide to brunching in Baltimore | Kaleah Mcilwain

Whether you are an early riser or like to sleep in, there’s one meal that no matter what time you wake up you’ll be on time for, and that’s brunch.

Here is a guide to find the best brunch spot for you in Baltimore.

NewsBreak Original • 2nd September 2021

Marylanders share what makes a crab cake delicious and where to find the best ones | Kaleah Mcilwain

Crab cakes are well-known and served around the world, but if you want to have the best crab cakes, some will argue you have to try them in Maryland. Here's where Marylander's say you can get the best ones.

NewsBreak Original • 8th July 2021

Have Marylanders not returned to work since the state reopened due to unemployment benefits? | Kaleah Mcilwain

When the world shut down at the start of the pandemic the unemployment rate shot up as hundreds of thousands of people were out of work. But as vaccination rates increase and restrictions are lifted, people have been expected to return to work.

NewsBreak Original • 28th May 2021

Why crab meat is so expensive in Maryland right now | Kaleah Mcilwain

Maryland’s crab processing industry is experiencing a worker shortage that is causing prices for jumbo lump crabmeat to skyrocket.

NewsBreak Original • 26th May 2021

Impacts of the pandemic on rideshare drivers: increased fares, higher wait times, but less money | Kaleah Mcilwain

While more people are going outside and returning to work, the same cannot be said for rideshare drivers.

NewsBreak Original • 25th May 2021

A year after George Floyd's death, Baltimore activists have seen some improvements and continue to fight for change | Kaleah Mcilwain

Floyd’s death sparked nationwide and reinvigorated the Black Lives Matter movement. In Baltimore City, social justice organizations have been working to make sure the city not only lives up to the promise of the, but also that a more just society is achieved.

NewsBreak Original • 30th April 2021

Is remote work here to stay? What Under Armour, Laureate Education Inc., and other Baltimore companies are saying | Kaleah Mcilwain

Are Baltimore residents going to return back to working in an office? Here's what some of the top businesses based in Baltimore had to say.

NewsBreak Original • 4th January 2022

Nearly $63 million to go towards affordable homes in Downtown Frederick and redevelopment of Lexington Market | Kaleah Mcilwain

Governor Hogan announced the new awardees for six state revitalization programs administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) today.

NewsBreak Original • 4th January 2022

Baltimore City announced $1,000 incentive for government employees to get vaccinated | Kaleah Mcilwain

Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and City Administrator Christopher Shorter announced that the city has authorized a one-time payment of $1,000 to fully vaccinated municipal employees.

All fully vaccinated City of Baltimore employees are eligible to receive the $1,000 payment. The incentive pay will be given to employees who have been vaccinated, as well as employees who become fully vaccinated by January 14, 2022.

"This incentive is about doing everything in our power to protect our empl

NewsBreak Original • 4th January 2022

Howard's Street Mayfair Theater to be remodeled into apartments, 126-year-old Howard Street Tunnel to be expanded | Kaleah Mcilwain

Weekly round-up of the top news happening in Baltimore City.

NewsBreak Original • 4th January 2022

Consumers will no longer buy from brands that don’t represent their identity in their advertising | Kaleah Mcilwain

The pandemic caused consumers to shift their expectations more rapidly than ever seen before. People began to reevaluate their responsibilities and priorities when it came to where they worked, who they knew, and the products they bought.

NewsBreak Original • 4th January 2022

Visit the aquarium for free and other downtown Baltimore attractions for a $1 or less until Jan. 14 | Kaleah Mcilwain

If you haven't gotten around to visiting the aquarium or one of Baltimore's many museums, now is the time because Downtown Dollar or Less Days, now known as Downtown Discovery Days (DDD), starts January 3 and will last until January 14, 2022.

The Underground • 1st April 2019

#Women'sHistoryMonth: Dean Marie Hardin

For Women's History Month, the Underground will be highlighting professional women from the Penn State community. We got the chance to hear what one of the leading women at Penn State, Dean Marie Hardin of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, had to say about women empowerment and holding such a position a power.

The Underground • 30th March 2019

#Women'sHistoryMonth: Erin Heidt-Forsythe

For Women's History Month, the Underground will be highlighting professional women from the Penn State community. We sat down with Erin-Forsythe an assistant professor who gets the best of both worlds and is very hopeful for the work of younger generations who are leading the way.

The Underground • 16th February 2019

THON 2019, it's about the connections

The co-founder and executive director of Four Diamonds share what THON has meant to them.

The Underground • 29th January 2019

Becoming Matthiew Haines

As part of our Transgender Student Stories series, we sat down with Mathiew Haines and listened to his story about becoming and accepting who he is.

Penn Memory Center • 18th September 2018

Exercising body and mind in Dance for Health

There’s a dance people do when they start listening to music and are getting a feel for it. Some people sway back and forth, others bob their head. On a Saturday morning, David Earley did both as he waited for the class participants to arrive.

The Underground • 4th September 2018

LGBTQA center to hold welcome back reception

LGBTQA Student Resource Center will be welcoming back new and returning students, faculty, and staff at its annual Welcome Back reception.

Penn Memory Center • 17th July 2018

New summit sets national recommendations for caregiving research

For someone living with dementia, performing everyday tasks like managing money, cooking, or driving presents a challenge. This challenge is lessened with the help of caregivers. This is what prompted the creation of the National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers.

Penn Memory Center • 6th July 2018

Research Nurse Marianne Watson says goodbye after 25 years at PMC

Marianne Watson, RN, who has served the Penn Memory Center as senior research nurse since its inception 25 years ago, is retiring.