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Testing by the Hundreds campaign close-out event on Wednesday, June 27 from 5:30-8:00 pm at the VisiArts in Rockville. This event will commemorate the collaborative efforts of the African American Health Program (AAHP) and over 20 organizations (see list below) dedicated efforts in HIV awareness and testing in Montgomery County. AAHP developed the Testing by the Hundreds […]
For the first time in decades, there’s an increase in the number of white families living in Prince George’s County. The “Washington Post” reports on recent census figures showing the number of whites are increasing. Asians and Hispanics up as well in Prince George’s, which is a big turnaround since the 1970s. Census figures from […]
Alexandria City Public Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch to students. The program started yesterday. Schools Nutrition Director Becky Domokos-Bays says a large number of students are eligible. Alexandria City Public Schools Nutrition Director Becky Domokos-Bays says the meals are available to all students under age 18. Source: Copyright © 2012 Metro Networks Inc
According to NBC Washington, shots rung out in southeast D.C. earlier today. An adult and a child were shot in the leg and a second child was shot in the back. NBC Washington has more information: D.C. Fire and EMS are responding to the 1900 block of Savannah Street SE, where at least three people […]
The NAACP DC Branch and Unity Health Care host our Second Annual Health Fair on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Unity Health Care Minnesota Avenue Health Center located at 3924 Minnesota Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20019 from 12:00pm – 4:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. One of the strategic priorities […]
The HIV infection rate for heterosexual African American women in the District’s poorest neighborhoods nearly doubled in two years, from 6.3 percent to 12.1 percent, according to a study released Wednesday by the D.C. Department of Health. The large increase reflects wider testing of people who were previously unaware of their status and possibly a […]
The HIV infection rate for heterosexual African American women in the District’s poorest neighborhoods nearly doubled in two years, from 6.3 percent to 12.1 percent, according to a study released Wednesday by the D.C. Department of Health. The large increase reflects wider testing of people who were previously unaware of their status and possibly a […]
The Burtonsville Solar Energy Outreach will be held Saturday June 23, 2012 from 11am to 7pm in front of 4200 Crosswood Drive, Burtonsville, MD 20866. The Solar Energy Outreach Community Day is “FREE” and will also be entertaining with demonstrations, music and fun! For more information, Jean-Yves Dalle 301-792-7541
A man was shot and stabbed inside of a barbershop in southeast D.C. this morning around 11 a.m. , police told NBC Washington. The victim is still alive but the shooter is on the loose. The barbershop is located in the 2400 block of Good Hope Road SE. The reason for the attack is currently […]