Category: D.C. Community

On July 28, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan, District Mayor Adrian Fenty, City Councilman Jack Evans and members of the D.C. Housing Authority joined the First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church Housing Corporation for a groundbreaking ceremony at Gibson Plaza in Northwest Washington, D.C. According to information provided by the DC Housing Authority, the Gibson Plaza […]

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) General Manager George S. Hawkins presented 105 water jugs to area youth sports programs. During a press conference at the Harry Thomas Recreation Center in Ward Five, Hawkins presented the five-gallon water coolers to four organizations and Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. “We’ve had an extraordinarily hot […]

Mocha Moms, a support group created for stay-at-home moms of color, is set to host their 2010 Mid-Atlantic conference at Prince George’s County National Harbor with the help of Wells Fargo, who recently became a sponsor. The company will sponsor six regional conferences for Mocha Moms, which was founded in Maryland. Wells Fargo will provide […]

The 16th Annual Thingamajig Invention Convention recently took place at the Prince George’s County Equestrian Center. The YMCA-sponsored event gives nearly 3,500 local children the opportunity to create eco-friendly inventions and compete with other young inventors for prizes and awards. Participants are encouraged to explore science, engineering and design and only use recycled materials to […]

For the sixth year, Safeway will host its Back to School (BTS) program, an in-store initiative uniting numerous food manufacturers as they support education and help schools systems fill budget gaps. The program runs through Sept. 14 and allows food manufacturers to donate 10 percent of the sales of more than 3,000 selected items to […]

Tournament Calendar – Open Pairs “C” Regional (8-13-10) 7 p.m. Call Victor Stewart at 301-596-6117. – Individual “C” Regional (8-16-10) 11 a.m. Call Jewel Chapman at 301-686-1498. – ABA Benefit (8-17-10) 7 p.m. Call Andrew Ransom at 301-593-4722. – Open Pairs “C” Regional (8-22-10) 2:30 p.m. Dinner served at 2 p.m. Call Shirley Wilson at […]

District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) General Manager George S. Hawkins presented 105 water jugs to area youth sports programs. During a press conference at the Harry Thomas Recreation Center in Ward Five, Hawkins presented the five-gallon water coolers to four organizations and Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. “We’ve had an extraordinarily hot […]

Bowie State University has been recognized in the Center for Student Opportunity’s 2011 College Access & Opportunity Guide, a comprehensive college guidebook created to help first-generation college-bound students from low-income families achieve their aspirations. “We are proud to be profiled in the 2011 College Access & Opportunity Guide,” said Don Kiah, assistant vice president for […]

Dr. Eric Conway, director of the world renowned Morgan State University Choir, has been appointed by Gov. Martin O’Malley to the Maryland State Arts Council. Dr. Conway, who also chairs the University’s Fine Arts Department, served under the tutelage of the late Dr. Nathan Carter as associate conductor and principal accompanist of the famed choir. […]

Air Force Airman Ryan Cureton, a 2008 graduate of Grace Brethren Christian School in Clinton, Md., recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Cureton completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and […]

Nationally recognized nutritionist and author Dr. Rovenia Brock, aka, “Dr. Ro” recently teamed with the University of the District of Columbia’s Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health (CNDH) July 22 to promote Fit Kidz™, a new inventive program designed to help kids understand how to live a healthy and active lifestyle using fitness and food. […]

Editor’s Note: The “Ultimate Crab Challenge” deadline has been extended to August 23. Phillips Seafood and Giant foods recently announced plans to launch the “Ultimate Crab Challenge,” a recipe contest for crab lovers and cooking enthusiasts. Community members are invited to submit their favorite, original recipes to compete for a $1,000 prize and a spot […]