ATM bandits have struck again in Bowie, Md., stealing an ATM, scratch-off lottery tickets, alcohol and cigarettes, while health officials in Prince George’s County are urging residents to get tested for HIV and STIs, and Wendell Felder has won the Ward 7 Democratic primary race.
Category: DMV News
Posted inNational News
NNPA 2024 convention in Baltimore breaks new ground
The NNPA concluded its 2024 annual summer convention in Baltimore, making history as the first trade association with a presidential campaign as an event sponsor, and announcing a seven-figure advertising and sponsorship deal with the Biden-Harris campaign.
Posted inDMV News
Maryland activists use the power of love to empower youth, reduce incidents of violence
Prince Hamn and Chris Thomas founded the nonprofit organization M.A.D™ to address the surge in youth-involved gun violence in Suitland, MD, and are working to provide positive outlets and opportunities for employment for youth in the area.
Posted inBaltimore News
Juneteenth Exhibition: ‘Soon Come’ celebrates young artists as they reimagine the future
The New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship is a program offered by Muse 360 and Afro Charities, pairing young adults with mentors in the arts to create new bodies of work that challenge and inspire audiences.
Posted inNational News
A time to reflect: Why Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a national holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in Confederate states, acknowledges the pain of slavery and the joy of freedom, and enriches the cultural fabric of the nation.
Posted inNational News
Connecting through time: Five ways to honor the ancestors on Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom, learn about Black history, document your own story, embrace your community, and practice health and wellness.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Destination DC announces record numbers for tourism in nation’s capital
Washington D.C. saw a record number of visitors in 2023, resulting in $10.2 billion in visitor spending and the support of 102,366 local jobs.
Posted inDMV News
Capital Jazz Fest returns for another weekend of music and art
The 2024 Capital Jazz Fest featured a diverse range of artists and headliners, including Andra Day, Babyface and Leela James, and was attended by thousands of attendees who enjoyed the music, food, and Black-owned businesses.
Posted inD.C Sports
Mystics squander first half lead in Angel Reese’s return to the D.C.-Maryland area, fall to 0-10
Angel Reese recorded a double-double and Chennedy Carter scored 25 points off the bench as the Chicago Sky defeated the Washington Mystics 79-71 in Capital One Arena.
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Howard University revokes Diddy’s honorary degree as mogul’s legal troubles grow
Howard University has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014 due to allegations of abuse, and the university has also terminated a pledge and agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation.
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How syringe exchanges in Washington, D.C. reduce the spread of disease
Oregon has rejected a proposal to decriminalize illicit drugs, but experts say syringe service programs are key in helping curb the spread of disease and reduce overdose deaths.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Pandas will return to Washington’s National Zoo by year’s end
The National Zoo has announced that two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will be arriving from China by the end of 2024, marking the start of a new chapter in the zoo’s breeding and conservation partnership with China.
