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Mayor Vincent C. Gray has extended his congratulations to D.C. Department of Health (DOH) Interim Director Dr. Saul Levin for being named the American Psychiatric Association's new CEO and medical director. Dr. Levin has led DOH since last July,…
Lila Freeman's joy at her daughter's graduation illuminated her face. Her daughter Tempest counted among the 2,700 Howard University graduates upon whom degrees were conferred by University President Sidney A. Ribeau on Saturday morning. She graduated from Howard's law…
D.C. Republicans Move Forward The District's arm of the Republican National Committee is shaking off the recent loss of one of its candidates for a D.C. Council seat, and promises to work more aggressively to engage the community,…
In years to come, Oxon Run Park in Southeast might give the Tidal Basin a little competition during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. That's the hope of many people who helped in the organizing and planting of 150 Japanese…
The District of Columbia has several options for public and private transportation for its aging population, but it has not yet perfected the system to fully accommodate the sage group. Affordability, reliability, accessibility, "senior-unfriendly signage," priority boarding for seniors,…
By the end of this week, Empower DC will know if a federal judge has sided with them on the issue of school closings. About 150 people packed a Northwest courtroom last Friday, May 10, as Judge James Boasberg heard…
It's official. Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown wants to be in command of the state's No. 1 political spot, and on May 10 he announced his candidacy to run for governor. Brown made his first announcement on Friday afternoon…
Three gaming operators are counting on more than just a roll of the dice to determine who will win the high-stakes battle to build Maryland's next casino. Penn National Gaming (PNG), MGM National Harbor (MGM) and Greenwood Racing have filed…
D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells plans to formally announce on Saturday his mayoral campaign during a rally in Northeast, according to The Washington Business Journal. Wells, who represents Ward 6, will join council member Muriel Bowser who announced her candidacy in March.…
Gray Announces Drivers Safety Act Legislation Would Improve Public Safety, Help Alleviate Economic Hardships for Immigrant Families Mayor Vincent C. Gray recently announced the District of Columbia Drivers Safety Amendment Act of 2013, which would enable the Department of Motor…
WASHINGTON , DC --During commencement exercises on May 11, Howard University, one of the nation's leading research extensive doctoral universities, awarded 96 Ph.D. degrees among members of its Class of 2013. And, as a result, the Northwest D.C. university has maintained…
The Cleveland, Ohio, man who has become a hero in the rescue of three young women who were held captive for 10 years, visited Ben's Chili Bowl Friday night. Charles Ramsey, the neighbor who helped free the women -- Amanda Berry,…
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