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Washington, D.C. – On the same day the case against five men accused in the South Capitol Street shooting of 2010 went to trial, the Council of the District of Columbia's Committee of the Whole considered and moved the landmark…
Tuesday, 21 February 2012 17:43
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  It has been said that journalists write the first draft of history. So what do we make of the history written last Friday in both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly. In the Senate, Ulysses Currie of Prince George's…
Monday, 20 February 2012 22:27
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The Prince George's County Office of Human Resources Management, Recruitment, Examination and Classification Division, has opened enrollment for county residents between the ages of 15 – 19 as of June 18, 2012 in their summer jobs program. The Summer Youth…
Monday, 20 February 2012 22:18
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GREENBELT, MD -- Former Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson is about to begin serving prison time. Johnson is scheduled to begin serving his sentence this week on an extortion conviction. Johnson was sentenced in December to more than seven…
Sunday, 19 February 2012 03:44
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Winner Will Compete in National Finals in D.C. Washington D.C. –The Washington D.C., High School Science Bowl, -- which builds upon President Barack Obama's efforts to help more students excel in math and science -- takes place Saturday, Feb. 18…
Saturday, 18 February 2012 00:35
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Friday, 17 February 2012 18:14
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Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker has released the following statement regarding a gaming facility in Prince George's County: "After a comprehensive evaluation of this issue, I have determined that if gaming comes to Prince George's County, it must…
Friday, 17 February 2012 17:36
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Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Secretary Raymond A. Skinner has announced more than $3.9 million in Community Legacy program awards to 35 municipalities and community groups around the state for revitalization projects. Thirteen projects in the Capital…
Thursday, 16 February 2012 19:00
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Thousands of District residents participated in the One City Summit that took place on Sat., Feb. 11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest and most indications are that it was a success. "I think this is just…
Thursday, 16 February 2012 16:28
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"What's Missing From Your TV Choices? A coalition of consumer groups, media activists, clergy and concerned citizens are launching a national online survey to ask African-American households to tell their preferences about the kind of relevant programming choices they want…
Thursday, 16 February 2012 16:05
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The importance of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM as it's commonly known, can't be underestimated in preparing students for an increasingly technological tomorrow. By 2018, the U.S. will have more than 1.2 million job openings in STEM-related fields…
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 19:44
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Race to April 3 Holness Wants to Serve The Rev. E. Gail Holness is seeking the Democratic Party nomination for the at-large position on the D.C. Council on Tuesday, April 3. Holness said she will be a voice for the…
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 17:35
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