During the grand opening of its new office in Baltimore on Sept. 10, Child First Authority celebrated a $15,000 Verizon Foundation grant to support after-school programs for youth at various public schools in Baltimore City. “The Child First STEMulated Minds” program is a hands-on thematic curriculum targeting literacy and math instruction through STEM (science, technology, […]
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Local Mother Turns Grief into Service
Few horrors can compare to a mother’s grief, something West Baltimore resident Connie Johnson knows firsthand. Her daughter, Bijan Brown, 17, died in her arms after suffering a sudden, massive asthma attack in 2007. She was a senior honors student at Western High School. Since then Johnson, a personal chef, has made asthma awareness a […]
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Coppin State Opens Health and Human Performance Wellness Center
Coppin State University (CSU) held the grand opening of its new Health and Human Performance Wellness Center on Sept. 20, marking a new era not only for the historically Black school, but for the surrounding community. The Wellness Center, which is housed in the new edifice, will offer memberships to Baltimore City residents and the […]
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Car Buffs Convene for Children’s Guild Fundraiser
In 2009, thousands crowded Baltimore’s Harbor East to see a stunning display of elegant dream cars – Lamborghini, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo models – alongside Italian motorcycles at the Viva Italia Concours D’Elegance showcase. The upcoming Sept. 26 festival, now in its fifth year, returns to Rash Field and continues to raise funds for The […]
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Celebs Kick Off Birthday Bash with Day of Service
NBA stand-out Kevin Durant and recording artist Wale will kicked off their second annual Kevin Durant and Wale Celebrity Birthday Weekend, Sept. 17-19, in the District. Celebrity attendees included the NBA’s John Wall (Washington Wizards), James Harden (Oklahoma City Thunder), Ty Lawson (Denver Nuggets); the NFL’s DeAngelo Hall (Washington Redskins); comedian Li’l Duval; rappers J. […]
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Multi-talented Musician Esperanza Spalding Prepares for Lincoln Theater Debut
With her voluminous halo of corkscrew curls and lithe physique, bassist and violinist Esperanza Spalding could easily parlay her good looks into a career in fashion or a pop music. But the 25-year-old musician’s interests lay elsewhere in a world where chamber music, international cultures, language and jazz collide. Spalding made global headlines in 2008 […]
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Dentist in Training Avenges Death of Local Boy with Education
Mathias Dunwoody’s heart was set on becoming a dentist. The son of a pastor and grandson of a barber, the Detroit native insists service to others was a natural choice that followed the path taken by the men in his family. Once he learned about the Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP), a free […]
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Local Woman Graduates Air Force Basic Training
Air Force Airman 1st Class Domonique P. Simpson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. She completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Air Force members who complete basic training earn […]
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District Residents Share Preferences for Bottled or Tap Water
While many Americans say bottled water tastes better than water from the tap, many District residents think otherwise, according to a recent taste test conducted by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. The department’s outreach staff recently held a blind, comparative test at the Penn Branch Department of Motor Vehicles service center in […]
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District Named Among Nation’s Top College Towns and Cities
The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) has released its annual “College Destinations Index” (CDI), a quantitative ranking of the 75 best towns and cities to live in if you’re a college student. The locations were chosen from an analysis of the 222 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) with student populations of 15,000 or more. The […]
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DCPS Website Wins Best-in-Nation Award
District of Columbia Public Schools won first place in the 2010 Digital Education Achievement Awards (DEAA) and Best of the Web Awards, according to an announcement made today by the Center for Digital Education and Converge online. The awards showcase exceptional K-12 and higher education Web sites, digital technology projects and programs that have enriched […]
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Famed Children’s Theatre Honors Special Olympics CEO
Adventure Theatre, the longest-running children’s theatre in Washington, D.C., will present Timothy P. Shriver with its annual Spirit of Adventure Award at Kids at Play: Adventure Theatre’s 2010 Gala Auction & Fundraiser on Oct. 1. U.S. Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., D-Ill., will serve as host and master of ceremonies for the event. The Spirit […]