Kettering Baptist Church in Upper Marlboro, Maryland hosted a Check-Up/Church Picnic event, August 10 for church members and the public. Usually the “Check-Up” and “Church Picnic” events are done separately, but this year the church decided to combine the two and invite the public to come out and fellowship with them. During this occasion, KBC […]
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Prince George’s County School System Enhancing Security
The Prince George’s County, Md. public school system is adding more security, including the installation of electronic safety devices at all schools and the regular practice of emergency protocols. According to The (Gaithersburg, Md.) Gazette, Director of Security Michael Blow said the school system plans on investing $7.5 million of various devices including surveillance cameras, […]
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Charities, Young Democrats Support Md. Homeless Shelter
The United Communities Against Poverty (UCAP), a Maryland-based charity, joined with the Prince George’s County Young Democrats and other groups to host the second annual “Help 4 Shepherd’s Cove” on July 27, a day of performances, support, and donations for the Shepherd’s Cove Homeless Shelter for Women and Children in Capitol Heights, Md. United Communities […]
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NFL Hall of Famer, Baltimore Colt Art Donovan Dies at 88
Former Baltimore Colt and NFL Hall of Famer Art Donovan, died Aug. 4 at the Stella Maris Hospice in Baltimore from a respiratory disease. He was 88. Donovan played as a defensive tackle in the NFL for 12 seasons, 10 with the Baltimore Colts. During his career, Donovan was selected to five Pro Bowls, was […]
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Chris Brown Surrenders to Police Following Accident; Talks Retirement
Chris Brown turned himself into Los Angeles police on Aug. 5 to answer charges stemming from a car accident last month. The 24-year-old singer and actor had until Aug. 6 to go to a police station to get booked and take another mug shot, but decided to go a day earlier to avoid the media […]
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Thousands Flock to National Night Out in Prince George’s
Prince George’s residents from Beltsville to Brandywine were out in force Aug. 6 to celebrate the 30th annual National Night Out. Events were held at more than 80 locations around the county. The city of Glenarden sponsored a family-oriented celebration at city hall where many residents were introduced to the new mayor, Dennis Smith, while […]
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Former Penn State Officials to Stand Trial for Alleged Sandusky Cover-Up
Former Penn State University President Graham Spanier, former athletic director Tim Curley and former university vice president Gary Schultz were ordered July 30 to stand trial on charges that they helped cover up former football coach Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse of children. A Pennsylvania judge ordered the three to face trial on charges of perjury, […]
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DJ Khaled’s On-Air Proposal to Nicki Minaj a Joke
Record producer, rapper, and record label executive DJ Khaled surprised the world when he proposed to female rap artist Nicki Minaj on July 25. Khaled proposed to Minaj live on MTV, beginning by expressing how he felt about Minaj. “Nicki Minaj. I’m at MTV and I want to be honest with you,” he said. “I […]
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NFL MVP Adrian Peterson Makes Bold Prediction
Reigning NFL MVP Adrian Peterson surprised the sports world with a bold and specific prediction. The Minnesota Vikings running back predicted that he will break former Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith’s all-time rushing record of 18,355 yards. Peterson, 28, went as far to naming the exact date: week 16 of the 2017 season. “I’ve been […]
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Fender-Bender Charges Dropped but Chris Brown Faces Probation Violation
Mega-star singer Chris Brown faces the prospect of jail for probation violation in the wake of a May fender-bender even though two misdemeanor charges linked to the incident were dropped July 23 in a Los Angeles court. Brown lawyer Mark Geragos entered a not guilty plea to the remaining misdemeanor charge of hit-and-run in court. […]
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NBA Star Dwyane Wade to Pay Ex-Wife $5 Million in Divorce Settlement
NBA star Dwyane Wade’s has agreed to a $5 million divorce settlement with ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. The action, approved by Cook County Circuit Court Judge John Thomas Carr July 22, settled the dissolution of Wade’s marriage to his former high school sweetheart and ends a lengthy and messy divorce and […]
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Man Sentenced to 85 Years in Prison for Threatening, Stalking Ex-Wife
A Prince George’s County Circuit Court judge sentenced Michael A. Johnson, 33, of Hyattsville, Md. to 115 years in prison on July 18 for death threats and more than 70 counts of domestic abuse, including stalking, reckless endangerment and multiple violations of a protective order, all aimed at Angel Williams, his ex-wife. Under the sentence, […]