CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — A Nevada education funding program that’s considered the nation’s broadest school choice initiative attracted its first legal challenge Thursday, with three civil liberties groups saying it violates the state constitution by releasing public funds to religious schools. The American Civil Liberties Union, its Nevada affiliate and Americans United for Separation […]
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New School Year Brings Change to Prince George’s County Public Schools
The new school year in Prince George’s County began with several changes meant to assist both students and faculty in the education process. (AFRO File Photo) The new school year in Prince George’s County, Maryland began on Aug. 25 with several changes meant to assist both students and faculty in the education process. In addition […]
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Maryland Moves Last Inmates from Decrepit Baltimore Jail
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says the last inmates in the dangerously decrepit men’s section of the Baltimore City Detention Center are being moved out as it permanently closes by the end of business Aug. 25. The detention center predates modern penal facility standards, with some of its walls dating to the 19th century. It has […]
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Annapolis Police Reform Workgroup Refutes Criticism
Sen. Catherine Pugh (D-Baltimore City, on right) and Del. Curt Anderson (D-Baltimore City), co-chairs of the Public Safety and Policing Workgroup, listen to testimony during a hearing on the state’s controversial law enforcement officers bill of rights on Aug. 24. (Photo by Roberto Alejandro) Police reform advocates gathered at the memorial for Thurgood Marshall and […]
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Maryland AG Proposes New Guidance to Prevent Racial Profiling
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh In an attempt to rebuild trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh released a new set of guidelines aimed at ending discriminatory profiling in the state on Aug. 25. The document details ways police investigations can avoid being discriminatory. Statewide adoption […]
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Event Management Strategist Christi Rich Grows Brand in D.C.
Event Strategist,Christi Rich (Courtesy Photo) With over a decade of experience in the event management industry, Christi Rich has organized domestic and international affairs for non-profits, corporations and social clients. “What I’ve done in my career has really been strategy. It’s not just logistical planning, it so much more,” Rich told the AFRO. The steps […]
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Slow Down Campaign
Ward 4 Council member Brandon Todd (D) and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser along with volunteers stood on the corner of Arkansas Avenue NW and Allison Street NW to caution drivers for a “Slow Down Campaign” for students attending their first day of school on Aug. 24. Bowser also greeted children attending Dorothy I. Height Community Academy […]
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In a Surprise Move, D.C. Commission Denies ExelonPepco Merger
The public utility board of the District of Columbia shocked many residents when it denied the Pepco-Exelon merger application on Aug. 25. The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia rejected the request for a merger of Pepco Holdings, the Mid-Atlantic power company that supplies the energy needs for its residents and businesses with Exelon Corporation, a company that owns various […]
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Cohen Discusses Role as Acting U.S. Attorney
Vincent Cohen is the acting U.S. Attorney of the District of Columbia. (Department of Justice Photo) Vincent Cohen Jr. has served as the Acting United States Attorney for the District of Columbia since April 1, when his boss and friend, Ronald Machen, left the position to practice law privately. Cohen, in an exclusive interview with […]
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Mixed Views on New Metropolitan Police Program
A controversial crime fighting tool that some District residents support while others don’t is set to be launched in the near future. All Hands on Deck, the program where all available police officers and recruits of the District’s Metropolitan Police Department are called to duty and assigned to street patrol for 48 hours will be instituted […]
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Church Anniversary Celebration
The First Baptist Church of Deanwood located at 1008 45th Street NE will hold an Anniversary Celebration 10+Years of Service on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
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Well Beyond HIV Art Exhibition
Walgreens will host the Well Beyond HIV art exhibition from September 10-11. The exhibit, curated in collaboration with Walgreens and The Graying of AIDS, focuses on the challenges and triumphs of those aging with HIV through captivating portraits and insightful testimonials. Be inspired to live well, regardless of your age or health status, through viewing […]
