MedStar Health has reported a 356% increase in walking pneumonia cases in October, and physicians suggest that people take preventive measures such as wearing masks and washing hands frequently to reduce the risk of contracting the infection.
Category: DMV News
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Local nonprofits join together to host Winter Wonderland and Holiday Skate
Making a Difference, a nonprofit organization founded by Prince Hamm, is partnering with Friends of Anacostia Park to host a fundraiser and afternoon of family fun on December 21, featuring free bicycles, tasty treats, and a DJ spinning the sounds.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Tara H. Jackson steps up as acting executive for Prince George’s County
Tara H. Jackson has been appointed acting executive of Prince George’s County, tasked with maintaining stability and transitioning smoothly, while also facing challenges such as a budget shortfall, the FBI headquarters relocation, and the Washington Commanders’ decision to stay in the county.
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Justice Department and 39 attorneys general unveil plan to break Google’s monopoly
Attorney generals from 39 states are proposing a plan to break up Google’s monopoly as an internet search engine, aiming to restore competition, protect consumer choice, and level the playing field for digital market rivals.
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Unanimous decision: D.C. Council committee votes to expel Councilmember Trayon White
An ad hoc committee of the D.C. Council has recommended the expulsion of Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White for alleged bribery, while two prominent activists have expressed concerns about the example set by White and the Council’s authority to act before his due process has run its course.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to service-year students in Prince George’s County
Vice President Kamala Harris praised Maryland students for their commitment to public service and encouraged them to remain in the fight despite any disappointment they may feel over the outcome of the 2024 election.
Posted inNational Sports
Lamar Jackson, Jayden Daniels and the new landscape for African American quarterbacks
By Mekhi AbbottCapital News Service In week six of the NFL season, football fans in the DMV got to witness an electric quarterback matchup. Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson and Washington’s Jayden Daniels faced off in what ended up being one of the Ravens’s highest attended regular season games in franchise history. The rookie, Daniels, would end […]
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Tony Weaver Jr. addresses mental health of young men with new book, ‘Weirdo’
Tony Weaver Jr. has written a graphic novel memoir, “Weirdo,” which explores the challenges faced by young Black men, including bullying, mental health, and suicide, in order to provide actionable tips to help students keep moving forward.
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National Black Caucus of State Legislators host Youth Congress Day at annual conference
The National Black Caucus of State Legislators held their 2024 Annual Legislative Conference at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C., with a focus on the top issues facing Black youth in America, including division, bullying, and the American Dream.
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Local community organizations receive $10 million to assist students with school commute
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement, Collaborative Solutions for Communities, Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative and National Association for the Advancement of Returning Citizens have received $10 million to support D.C. youth as they travel to and from school through the Safe Passage, Safe Blocks program.
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Rap icon Kurtis Blow to spread holiday joy as emcee for ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’
Rap icon Kurtis Blow will serve as the special guest emcee for “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” at The National Theatre in Washington, D.C. from Dec. 20-22.
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D.C. officials ramp up efforts against repeat shoplifters during holiday shopping season
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia has launched an initiative to target repeat shoplifters, with repeat offenders facing felony charges and up to 15 years in jail, in response to the rise in retail theft in the area.
