D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the “Office to Anything” program to incentivize the revitalization of empty office spaces in the District of Columbia, offering a 15-year temporary property tax freeze for commercial, hotel, entertainment, retail and other non-residential uses.
Category: NEWS
Posted inCollege
New Jersey hosts inaugural Coretta Scott King Classic, featuring four ranked teams
The Coretta Scott King Classic, a women’s basketball tournament held at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, marked the first time the Kings’ family name has been licensed for a sporting event, with Texas defeating Maryland 89-51, and UCLA defeating Baylor 72-57.
Posted inWord In Black
As L.A. burns, Asheville is still recovering from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene has left residents of Asheville, North Carolina facing a reality of grieving and rebuilding, with faith leaders providing support and resources to help them rebuild.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Rwanda-backed rebels enter outskirts of strategic city in what Congo calls ‘declaration of war’
Rwanda-backed rebels have launched a declaration of war against the city of Goma, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, causing mass panic and humanitarian crises, with the United Nations calling for a ceasefire and the United States and France urging Rwanda to withdraw its support to the rebels.
Posted inBaltimore News
Beyond reach: Baltimore’s unaffordable rental market
Many Baltimore communities are severely burdened by housing costs, with 79% of extremely low-income renters being severely cost-burdened and 47,800 renter households being extremely low income and burdened by housing costs.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Local jazz artist and UDC instructor nominated for Grammy Award
Christie Dashiell, an adjunct professor of music at the University of the District of Columbia, has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Jazz Vocal Album category for her latest project “Journey In Black.”
Posted inNational News
More DEI fallout: Air Force scraps course that used videos of Tuskegee Airmen and female WWII pilots
The Air Force has removed training courses featuring videos of the Tuskegee Airmen and the Women Airforce Service Pilots to comply with the Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Posted inU.S. Government
Oval Office’s executive order could push up prescription drug prices
President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden administration order that aimed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also reversing efforts to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid or get insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inOpinion
After schools burn, what happens to Black students?
Wildfires in Altadena and Los Angeles have caused significant destruction, impacting Black communities and disrupting education, with students facing challenges such as learning loss, displacement, and limited access to resources and federal aid.
Posted inMaryland Government
Comptroller Lierman announces start of tax season in Maryland
The 2025 Tax Filing Season in Maryland will begin on January 27, with a controlled rollout in accordance with IRS best practices, and the Comptroller’s Office is launching the #EarnedIt Campaign to encourage eligible Marylanders to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credits.
Posted inPrince George's County News
Prince George’s police chief says perceptions of crime and reality ‘don’t align’
Crime rates in Prince George’s County, Md. have decreased by 5% for homicides and 2% for violent crimes in 2024, however, residents’ perceptions of crime remain high due to the decline being overshadowed by other issues.
Posted inBUSINESS
Tapping into federal procurement: How to position your business to win contracts
The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) provides free services to help entrepreneurs pursue government contracts and create intergenerational wealth for themselves, their families, and their communities.