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The Take Charge Juvenile Diversion Program “Belts For Our Brothers” Program is underway. The organization is looking for partners that have a goal of seeing our young men represent themselves in a manner that amplifies success. If interested in helping, partners will collect belts and distribute to schools and community-based organizations on November 1, 2012 […]
Radio One DC News/Community Affairs Director (Sheila Stewart) With First Lady Michelle Obama at The White House Women and Girls Forum
(Washington, DC) — Metro will begin testing a new pay-by-phone parking program starting today. Drivers parking at the Rockville and Fort Totten Metro stations will be able to pay for metered spots with their phones. Drivers will be able to pay with Parkmobile, which is the same app used in the District. General parking […]
(Washington, DC) — DC Mayor Vincent Gray is making his views known in the growing controversy over Chick-fil-A. The mayor says he strongly supports LGBT rights and marriage equality and that Chick-fil-A serves “hate chicken” because the company president is opposed to same-sex marriage. The mayors of Boston, Chicago and San Francisco have said […]
(Annapolis, MD) — Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis on August 9th for a special legislative session on the expansion of gambling in the state. Governor O’Malley says adding a sixth casino and Las Vegas-style table games will bring needed jobs and revenue to Maryland. When lawmakers convene, they’ll be working out the details […]
Upper Marlboro, MD – The National Weather Service has issued a heat Advisory for Prince George’s County and surrounding jurisdictions. The Office of Emergency Management reminds citizens that extreme heat can be dangerous and even deadly. Please be vigilant by checking on neighbors, especially the elderly and those who have special needs to ensure […]
A series of purse-snatching incidents at local gas stations have Prince George’s County police officers urging people to be alert when filling up their tank. Four purse thefts occurred within three hours on Thursday. NBC Washington reports: “We know that it’s a traumatic crime for a victim to have their personal items taken and a […]