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Weldon Jackson to Assume Responsibilities on July 8 Weldon Jackson, Ph.D., has been selected as the new provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Bowie State University and will begin serving in that capacity on July 8. Currently…
The opening for the second season of the Ward 8 Farmer's Market at THEARC will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, June 2. Local farmers will be selling their fresh produce to the community in THEARC…
A new book that demonstrates teachers' pride and commitment to their craft, also serves as a reminder of the extraordinary impact the profession makes on students and society. "Inspirational Treasures," a whimsical and thought-provoking compilation of experiences on the joys…
Legendary Musical Icon Celebrated as a Visionary and Mentor to Fans, Other Artists The District of Columbia is known throughout the world by many monikers: the nation's capital, 'Chocolate City,' and the seat of Western democracy. However, among Go-Go…
Gaming Group Lacks County Members Presence Prince George's County officials are seeing red over the appointment of a work group to study the possible expansion of gaming in Maryland that doesn't include any voting members from the county.…
Kenyan McDuffie has officially taken the oath of office as the D.C Council member for Wad 5. McDuffie replaces Harry Thomas, Jr., who abruptly resigned in January amid embezzlment charges. McDuffie won the special election in early May and his…
The District's top officials recently attended a convention that's designed to showcase the city to retailers and corporations around the world. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray (D) and D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown, joined by some members of the D.C. Council…
Can Gray Survive? Some political observers theorize that if Mayor Vincent Gray had studied the tea leaves, there would have been little reason to cover his odds by recruiting minor mayoral candidate Sulaimon M. Brown to harass and…
Prince George's County officials passed a $3.2 billion operating budget for 2013 that funds additional police, fire and EMS personnel and several millions for health care, education and economic development. The budget was adopted last week by the Prince…
Alexander Faces Yet Another Challenger D.C. Council member Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7) already has a Republican, Ron Moten, to face in the Nov. 6 general election but there's talk on the street that she may have another competitor.…
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