Key findings in a new study, released June 28, conclude District of Columbia residents who live in Ward 8 feel the least safe of any in the city, are more likely to have observed or experienced a violent crime, and are least likely to trust police than those who live in other wards. The Community […]
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The Murder of ‘Lor Scoota’ Leaves City Reeling
Sean Yoes A vigil for 23-year old Tyriece Watson, the Baltimore rapper known as, “Lor Scoota,” on June 27 ended with a smoldering standoff between those mourning the young burgeoning hip hop artist and Baltimore City police, at Penn and North, one of the flashpoints of last April’s uprising. Some hurled bricks and bottles at […]
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Stokes Looks to Put Youth First in Dist. 12
Robert Stokes Robert Stokes says that he has “already been in it for the long haul” when discussing District 12. He is already at work on what will be one of his toughest challenges – creating unity across the racially and economically diverse 12th district, according to supporters. Stokes, an East Baltimore native and graduate […]
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D.C. Dem Breakfast Pushes Party Unity
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser The D.C. Democratic State Committee, the official organ of the Democratic Party for the District, held a party unity breakfast for the winners and competitors in the June 14 primary. The June 23 event was held at the Busboys & Poets in downtown. Forty people attended the event, including D.C. Mayor […]
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Youth Explorers Help Restore Trust Between Police, People
The Northwestern Wildcats played in the Baltimore City Police Department’s 1st Annual Unity Game, a fundraiser that supports the BPD’s Explorers program for youth 14-21, earlier this year. (Courtesy photo) Growing up, Genara Lattimore thought the police only came around when there was trouble–or to start trouble. In her neighborhood, they were known as the […]
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Baker’s Neighborhood Initiative Draws Cautious Praise
Rushern Baker III is the county executive for Prince George’s County. (AFRO File Photo) An effort by Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker III to fight crime and improve living conditions in certain areas of the county has gotten praise, but some county leaders say that more work needs to be done. In April 2012, […]
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5 Shot in District Heights, Suspects Still At-Large
Maryland authorities say three people have been killed and two others wounded in a shooting in an eastern suburb of Washington D.C. The police have released a video of an unidentified man who may be one of the suspects linked in the shooting. Prince George’s County fire officials tell WTTG-TV (http://bit.ly/28XfNMj) that all five adult […]
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Drug Pusher Deaths Jump as Philippine Leader Takes Office
In this June 8, 2016 file photo, police conduct an overnight curfew for minors in Manila, Philippines. Even before he takes his oath of office on Thursday, Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s vow to kill drug criminals appear already being rolled out. Dozens of suspected drug criminals have either been killed in shootouts with police or […]
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Baltimore’s Inner Harbor July 4th Celebration
Greater Baltimore’s biggest Fourth of July celebration returns to the Inner Harbor! Baltimore’s Fourth of July celebration takes place July 4 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor with live music and celebratory fireworks. At 7 p.m, audiences can enjoy live music from the U.S. Navy Band Cruisers as they perform contemporary hits from the Inner Harbor Amphitheater at […]
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival at The Kennedy Center
The John F. Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NW, is scheduled to feature acts, in collaboration with the 2016 Smithsonian Folklife Festival “Basque: Innovation by Culture” and “Sounds of California” from July 1–3 on the Millennium Stage. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit kennedy-center.org or call 202-467-4600.
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Young Audiences’ Summer Arts and Learning Academy Kick Off
On July 5, Young Audiences will kick off its expanded Summer Arts and Learning Academy. The Academy is a free five week program immersing low-income students in a wide variety of art forms taught by 36 locally-based professional artists. The full-day program will engage up to 900 students in grades K-5, encouraging imagination, creation and […]
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7th Annual 2016 Lake Arbor Jazz Festival
Don’t miss another year of Prince’s Georges County’s best kept secret. The 7th Annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival will be held at the Prince George’s Cultural Arts Foundation, 6525 Belcrest Rd # 132, July 9 from noon to 8 p.m. This year’s event features a line-up of local, regional and national jazz artists, including Elan […]