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In an apology Friday to the Asian community, Ward 8 Councilman Marion Barry inadvertently ended up offending Polish people by using the word "Polack." The reference, which describes people of Polish descent, bears derogatory sentiments. "America has had racial tensions…
Another member of Mayor Vincent Gray's campaign staff has been indicted on charges he made false statements to the FBI about making payments to Sulaimon Brown. In documents filed with the United States District Court on Wednesday, the government alleges…
WASHINGTON – As Carla Williams thinks back, she believes that it was an experience in her own family that unconsciously became the impetus for "Women of Promise," a community ambassador program to get more women screened for breast cancer…
When LaKeshia Grant heard her name announced as the winner of the DC Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business Champion Award, a broad smile quickly replaced the mishmash of anticipation and surprise that crossed her face. Grant, 35, is…
The 2013 budget for the District of Columbia that was recently passed by the D.C. Council has been lauded for its fiscal soundness and its attention to those who are most in need. On Tue., May 15, the D.C.…
The numbers don't lie when it comes to construction jobs held by minorities in the Washington area. Blacks sit at the bottom of the totem pole, but it's not due to a lack of jobs. Some of the issues…
It took only three days of a Maryland General Assembly special session for legislators to hammer out and pass a new state budget for 2013 that includes a $264 million tax package. The good news is the tax package…
Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III was recently awarded the 2012 "Most Innovative Executive of the Year for Minority Business" by the Maryland/Washington Minority Contractors Association (MWMCA) during their Ninth Annual 2012 Spring Business Showcase Expo at Martin's…
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…
The District of Columbia got a taste of the future Friday morning when two D.C. Councilmembers and Council staff test-drove a driverless car. The group didn't actually drive the car but were transported by two Google engineers on a 10-block,…
Michael Brown Gears Up D.C. Council member Michael Brown (I-At-Large) is working on his re-election bid. He will be on the Nov. 6 general election ballot for the at-large seat on the D.C. Council that cannot be held by…
WASHINGTON - A former Gray campaign aide pleaded guilty Tuesday to funneling campaign funds to another mayoral candidate and shredding records of the transactions. Thomas Gore admitted in U.S. District Court that he converted excessive or unattributed cash contributions to…
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