The record number of home foreclosures in the Washington, D.C. metro area has local Census officials worried about the 2010 count. It’s a concern that was nonexistent in previous counts in 2000 and 1990, but now Census officials are concerned that home foreclosures, even more than the migration of people across the Prince George’s County-Washington, […]
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Three Major Denominations Plan “Great Gathering”
Three major Black Methodist denominations will come together from March 1 to March 3 to discuss issues facing Black males and their roles in Black families and communities. Representatives from the African Methodist Episcopal, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion and the Christian Methodist Episcopal churches held a press conference at the National Press Club in […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Recent Storms Test Locals’ Preparation, Patience
Preparing for a record blizzard seemed to be uncharted territory for local residents. The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is used to snowfalls, but preparing for this year’s record deluge proved to be a huge challenge for officials, residents and businesses alike. Kia Williams, 27, of Northeast Washington said she was shocked by the magnitude of […]
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Details of Drag Racing Deaths Revealed
A state medical examiner this week offered gruesome details of the injuries incurred in the February 2008 street race that ended in tragedy for its eight victims and put two Waldorf, Md. men on trial. Tavon Taylor, 20, back in court Feb. 16 after a 10-day recess due to the weather, returned to face the […]
Posted inHealth
Concern Over Haiti’s HIV/AIDS Crisis Grows
After decades of progress in staving off the tide of HIV/AIDS in Haiti, health advocates are concerned about regression—in the wake of the powerful Jan. 12 earthquake that devastated Port-au-Prince, the infrastructure used to combat the disease no longer exists. Charles King, CEO of Housing Works, a New York-based organization that combats AIDS and homelessness, […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
PG Officials Bracing for Census Challenge
Officials in Prince George’s County are working diligently to educate residents on the 2010 census. Typically, the county has performed favorably compared to some of the other local jurisdictions, but it is taking no chances with informing the public. “An undercount could possibly be a loss for us and we don’t want an undercount,” said […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Prince George’s Ready to be a Tech Leader
Prince George’s County officials are excited about the future and what it may bring in terms of new jobs. As the county moves forward in the 21st century, officials believe Prince George’s is ready to usher in new technology jobs, specifically in biotechnology, cyber security, and geothermal technologies. At the request of County Council member […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Unique Program Connects Foster Kids to Family
It’s the questions that haunt them: Why was I abandoned? Was I not lovable enough? Who are my biological parents? And now, for the 600 children in its foster care program, the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services (DSS) has implemented a new program that will help some of these children find answers. “It’s […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Earthquake Survivor Recounts Moments of Chaos
Regine Jean-Francois, a George-Mason University student and native of Haiti, savors the memories of her homeland, particularly those created during her last visit in December 2009. During her trip, Jean-Francois saw the economic progress Haiti had made and envisioned what her country– the first independent nation in Latin America – could become. “This Christmas was […]
Posted inCollege
Georgetown Gives Presidential Performance, Routing Duke 89-77
President Obama and Vice President Joe Biden were in the crowd for a game that was nationally televised by CBS. More than 20,000 fans were in attendance, mostly in Georgetown University gray and entirely in a fury. None of that fazed Georgetown Hoyas, as the team turned in its most complete performance of the season […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
WPGC Host Donnie Simpson Bids Emotional Farewell
In an emotional show, Donnie Simpson bid farewell to WPGC listeners on January 29, bringing his popular Washington, D.C. morning talk show to an end. Simpson, considered by many to be an icon in the radio industry, worked for 32 years in the Washington, D.C. market, including nearly 17 years at WPGC. The show featured […]
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County Politicians Seek to Improve Quality of Life
For lawmakers in Prince George’s County, this year’s General Assembly is all about boosting the image of Maryland’s second-largest Black enclave. Members of the county’s delegation say they are working on various forms of legislation to improve residents’ quality of life and attract prospective residents. Sen. Nathaniel Exum (D-Dist. 24) is introducing a bill that […]