David B. Wright Memorial Foundation (DBWMF) director and founder Shawnte’ Wright still remembers Feb. 4, 2009 —a date she’ll never forget. That was the day that her husband, David Bryan Wright, a Marine Corps veteran, was fatally shot by three teenage males in a botched robbery attempt. Rather then blame the youth that not only […]
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Bulls Bag Boozer with Five-Year Deal
The Chicago Bulls haven’t given up in their free agency hunt to land LeBron James and on Wednesday, they made another move to inch them closer to their grand prize. The Bulls signed power forward Carlos Boozer to a five-year, $80 million deal, adding him to an already impressive group of supporting cast members and […]
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Human Skin Now Used for Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Tom Grace has been performing plastic surgery in Baltimore since 1990, but his voice still becomes animated when discussing recent medical advances. Most recently, the St. Agnes Hospital surgeon’s excitement was ignited by an evolving technique that uses human skin to aid the process of breast reconstruction for breast cancer survivors. Contrary to belief, […]
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Knicks Land First Big Name of NBA Free Agency
The New York Knicks knocked down the first major domino in the NBA’s free agency period by coming to terms with former Phoenix Suns forward Amar’e Stoudemire, inking the five-time NBA All-Star to a five-year, $99.7 million deal July 5. Stoudemire represents the first name of a popular free agent group to sign a deal […]
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Human Skin Now Used for Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Tom Grace has been performing plastic surgery in Baltimore since 1990, but his voice still becomes animated when discussing recent medical advances. Most recently, the St. Agnes Hospital surgeon’s excitement was ignited by an evolving technique that uses human skin to aid the process of breast reconstruction for breast cancer survivors. Contrary to belief, […]
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Change Has Come to Washington
One of the most memorable catch phrases in the past few years was President Obama’s election victory declaration that “change has come to Washington.” The phrase was pithy, rejuvenating and a source of inspiration for many who were desperately seeking signs of hope at the time. Now that top NBA draft pick John Wall is […]
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South Beach Party: Bosh Joins Wade in Miami
“It’s not about the money.” Those were the words NBA All-Stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh repeated simultaneously in their ESPN interview with Michael Wilbon on Wednesday. The two free agents will join forces next season as members of the Miami Heat after a week-long courtship that initially put them on teams from New York […]
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NBA Free Agency Update: Big Names Still Up in the Air
More than two days into the NBA free agency, every big name is still available and no team has found their man. Dwyane Wade is rumored to be leaning towards returning home—not his recent Miami home, but his hometown of Chicago. Amar’e Stoudemire is apparently done in Phoenix and in a New York state of […]
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Sacramento’s Greene Stars in July 2 Goodman League Action
Baltimore native Donte’ Greene usually stars as the high-flying forward for the Sacramento Kings. On Friday, Greene moonlighted as the high-flying, backboard-slapping star attraction at Washington, D.C.’s George Goodman Summer League. In Greene’s second appearance at the famed street ball league, the 6-foot-11-inch swingman showed off his athleticism while mixing in some long-range shooting and […]
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Youngest Son of Former Raven’s Quarterback Drowns in Hot Tub
The 2-year-old son of former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham’s died June 29 after drowning in the backyard of his Las Vegas, Nevada home. Christian Cunningham, the youngest of Randall Cunningham’s four children, was found floating in a hot tub late Tuesday afternoon. Cunningham, 47, routinely performs baptisms in the hot tub as part of his […]
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AAA Projects Increase in July 4 Holiday Travel
Fourth of July holiday festivities are traditionally synonymous with a weekend getaway trip. Whether it was beach destinations, hotel stays or simple trips to visit the in-laws, the popular choice for many vacationers was to take to the road. Although the recent economic fallout has put a hold on travel plans for many Americans over […]
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Rumors of Arenas’ Trade to Orlando Heating Up
The Washington Wizards aren’t expected to be major players in this year’s free agency bonanza, but they could position themselves for a run in the summer of 2011. After shedding several salaries at last February’s NBA trade deadline, maligned superstar Gilbert Arenas’ contract is the only major deal remaining on Washington’s roster. After agreeing in […]