Following the announcement that D.C. parking meters would increase to $2.30 per hour, several machines were found broken or vandalized. (Photo by Shantella Y. Sherman) Several parking meters throughout Southwest D.C. were knocked from their pedestals with the money removed which seems to allegedly be a response to the D.C. Department of Transportation’s June 1 […]
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Posted inPrince George's County News
Langley Park Fire Determined to be Arson, Police Say
Prince George’s County police say a fire that broke out inside of a first-floor apartment in Langley Park was an act of arson. Police say at about 11 p.m. on June 3 firefighters were alerted to a fire on the 8100 block of 15th Avenue at the same time police officers were sent to the […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Muhammad Ali in Baltimore Finds Everybody Loves Him
World heavyweight champion Cassius Clay made a surprise visit to spread the doctrine of the Black Muslims. Clay, who refused to answer to any other name than Muhammad Ali, is shown waving a copy of “Muhammad Speaks” with his picture on the front page. Clay stopped in the Western and Northeastern Districts, including Pennsylvania Ave.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Hayes Street NE Suffers Second Homicide in 2 1/2 Years
Detectives are investigating a June 2 homicide in the 3700 block of Hayes Street Northeast. The Metropolitan Police in the sixth district responded to a call of a shooting around 11:30 p.m. They found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He later died at an area hospital, according to reports. The deceased is Jarell Walker, […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Black Sci-Fi Enthusiasts Take to D.C. Awesome Con
Paige Freeman, Siesie Fenner, and Jillie Miller donned costumes of their favorite fictional characters at this year’s Awesome Con, held at the D.C. Convention. (Photo by Shantella Y. Sherman) Who said Black people don’t follow the comics? Black futurists came out in droves – replete with costumes – to celebrate the best of “geekdom” as […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
As D.C. Primary Nears, Incumbents Skip Community Forums
The District’s party primaries take place June 14 and in these final days, there are signs that candidates are being choosey about where they spend their time and resources. The most prominent example of this took place May 31 at an at-large, Ward 7 and Ward 8 forum sponsored by We Act Radio at THE ARC, […]
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Local Pastors Take to Streets After Spike in D.C. Violence
Local Pastors gather in Washington, D.C. to speak with teens and residents about the growing violence in Wards 7 and 8. (Courtesy Photo) When Nathaniel Newell attended Spingarn High School three years ago, he had to “literally fight my way home” from the Minnesota Avenue Metro Station in Northeast D.C. to his mother’s house near […]
Posted inBaltimore News
Tonight: AFRO’s First Edition with Sean Yoes, Wednesday, June 8.
Listen at WEAA Live Stream: http://amber.streamguys.com.4020/live.m3u From 5-7 P.M The trial of Baltimore police officer Caesar Goodson, one of six charged in the death of Freddie Gray, is scheduled to begin on Thursday and he has opted for a bench trial instead of a jury trial. We’ll preview the Goodson trial with legal experts Sheryl Wood, […]
Posted inCongresswoman Edwards' Announcement
Edwards Statement on H.R. 4775, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2016 CONTACT Yasmine Evans (Edwards)–202-225-8699 Edwards Statement on H.R. 4775, Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016. The bill amends the Clean Air Act by making changes […]
Posted inCongressman Chris Van Hollen's Announcements
Tomorrow: Van Hollen to Speak at Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Dinner
CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Maryland’s 8th District For Planning Purposes Only June 8, 2016 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-225-1527 Tomorrow: Van Hollen to Speak at Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Dinner Washington, DC – Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen will speak at the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce’s 57th Annual Dinner on Thursday, June 9, […]
Posted inGovernor Hogan's Announcements
Novavax to Expand Operations in Montgomery County, Plans to Add up to 850 New Jobs
For immediate release: June 8, 2016 Contact: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill shareese.churchill@maryland.gov 410-974-2316 Novavax to Expand Operations in Montgomery County, Plans to Add up to 850 New Jobs Growing Company Developing Promising Vaccines for RSV, Influenza, and Ebola ANNAPOLIS, MD – Novavax, a clinical stage vaccine company that works to deliver novel products to […]
Posted inSenator Cardin's Announcements
Cardin Emphasizes Maryland Business Success Stories in Harford County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 8, 2016 CONTACT: Tim Zink, 410-962-4436 Cardin Emphasizes Maryland Business Success Stories in Harford County Roundtable discussion in Bel Air with veteran-owned small business leaders highlights opportunities for expanding public-private partnerships “Made in MD” jobs tour visit to Smiths Detection in Edgewood spotlights role of Maryland companies in […]
