Former NBA player Allen Iverson officially announced his retirement from the league on Oct. 30 in Philadelphia. “I thought that when this day came, it would be basically a tragic day,” the 38-year-old said at a press conference to announce his decision. “I never imagined the day coming, but I knew it would come. I […]
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R&B Singer Ciara & Rapper Future Engaged
R&B singer Ciara Harris and rapper Nayvadius “Future” Wilburn are now engaged, according to reports. Ciara turned 28 on Oct. 25, got more then she expected for her birthday weekend. Two days later, Future, 29, surprised Ciara with an exquisite 15-carat emerald cut diamond engagement ring designed by Avianne & Co. “It’s a great situation. […]
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Prince George’s County, Md. Council Member Karen Toles Honored by Medical Community
The Greater Baden Medical Services recently honored Prince George’s County Council Member Karen R. Toles (D) at their 41st Anniversary Celebration Gala. Toles was recognized at the Oct. 22 gala, which bore the theme “Our Home is Your Medical Home, Mi Casa Su Casa” held at Camelot by Martins in Upper Marlboro, Md. The health […]
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NBA Changes Format for Championship Round
After nearly 30 years of the NBA’s home-court advantage winner playing the championship round in a two home games, three away games, two home games format, the league has changed to a 2-2-1-1-1 format. The change, decided in a unanimous vote on Oct. 23 by the league’s owners, will be effective for the 2014 Finals […]
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Renovated Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School in Md. Opens Doors
The newly-renovated Doswell E. Brooks Elementary School in Capitol Heights, Md. opened its doors with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 24, displaying upgrades to the existing school and additional spaces to provide instructional classrooms and auxiliary learning areas. Renovation of the school’s existing spaces included updated finishes, code compliant building systems, an automatic fire […]
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Women Congressional Leaders Conduct Womens’ Empowerment Forum
Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) quickly set the tone for the Oct. 22 forum for women at First Baptist Church of Glenarden. “When you have an easy job, you know who to give it to. When you have a tough job, give it to a woman,” Mikulski told the 50 women who attended the gathering that […]
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11 Yr. Old Wrestler Takes Maryland by Storm
Nasir Wilkinson from Bowie, Md. is the number one ranked wrestler in Prince George’s County and in the state of Maryland for his age group. Wilkinson is only 11 years old. It all started when he was 5 years old and wanted to participate in a sport. But he wasn’t old enough for team sports. […]
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Rappers Drake & Future Squabble But Patch Up in Time for Tour
Grammy award-winning rapper Drake was in another rap beef. This time Drake had a problem with rapper Future. It started when Future was interviewed by Billboard magazine for his upcoming album entitled “Honest.” During the interview Future said, “Drake made an album that is full of hits but it doesn’t grab you. They’re not possessive; […]
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Assault Charges Against Court Clerk Bland’s Deputy Placed on Inactive Docket
Assault charges against Prince George’s County Chief Deputy Clerk David J. Billings III have been placed on the state’s attorney inactive docket of cases, according to court documents. Placing the case on the inactive, or stet, docket means that, unless Circuit Court Clerk Marilynn M. Bland or the state’s attorney’s office places the case on […]
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Md., D.C. Lawmakers Issue Joint Call for $11.50 Hourly ‘Regional’ Minimum Wage
Prince George’s County Council Chair Andrea C. Harrison, District of Columbia Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, and Montgomery County Council Member Marc Elrich came together Oct. 9 in an effort to create a regional minimum wage. The three local leaders addressed the minimum wage issue at a recent meeting of the Washington Metropolitan Council of Governments […]
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Md. Lt. Gov. Brown Unveils Early Childhood Education Plan
Maryland Lt. Anthony Brown Oct. 8 unveiled a plan for early childhood education in Maryland. Brown’s proposal is to create a universal, high quality and voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program in Maryland. He said he will set aside enhanced gaming revenue to invest in the state’s children and create a universal pre-kindergarten program in Maryland. “Universal […]
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D.C. Pediatrician Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
Robert Paul Dickey, a well-known Washington D.C. pediatrician, pleaded guilty to possession of child-pornography Sept. 12. Dickey, 74, was arrested in May after local authorities became interested in Dickey in connection with child pornography on April 3. Dickey’s e-mail address was connected to the download of 14 pornographic images, according to the criminal complaint. The […]