The AFRO is presenting information on the candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for mayor of the District of Columbia. Mayor Vincent C. Gray (D), 71 Education: The George Washington University, B.S.; master’s degree in Psychology Elected to D.C. Council in 2004 (Ward 7). Elected mayor in 2010. Endorsements: Laborers International Union of North America; […]
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Jeff Bridges Touts Success of Little Rock Program for Low-Income School Kids
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Actor Jeff Bridges visited with students Monday at a Little Rock elementary school to highlight the success it and the state has had in distributing more breakfast to low-income children. Bridges, an Academy Award-winning actor, is the spokesman for the No Kid Hungry campaign, which is trying to increase participation […]
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Prince George’s County Prepares for Summer Youth Employment
If Prince George’s County government officials and business leaders have their way, the county’s 15-19 year-olds will not only have jobs this summer, but will be prepared to be the kind of workers employers will welcome. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III is teaming up with Prince George’s Community College (PGCC), the Greater […]
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Prince George’s County Middle School Students Ready to Spell
Prince George’s County’s middle school students are R-E-A-D-Y. The 14th Annual Prince George’s County Spelling Bee is back. Competition among the best middle school spellers in the county got underway on March 14 at the University of Maryland Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center in College Park. Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III planned […]
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Lt. Gov. Brown Seeks Tuition Increase Cap for Maryland Colleges
Tuition for Maryland’s colleges would be held to three percent during the coming four years if Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is elected governor, the leading Black candidate in the June primary election pledged March 12. Under what the Brown campaign is calling the Keeping College Affordable Plan, the tuition increase cap launched under Gov. Martin […]
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Dr. Oxiris Barbot Steps Down from Baltimore Health Department
Dr. Oxiris Barbot is stepping down from the helm of the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) to return to New York City, her hometown, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced March 12. Dr. Jacquelyn Duval-Harvey—a six year BCHD veteran and current deputy director—was named by Rawlings-Blake to serve as BCHD interim director when Barbot’s resignation becomes […]
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Obama Swaps Barbs, Dry Wit with Comedian in Online Healthcare Pitch
From running presidential campaigns to running the government in the White House, the Obama machine has always found unique ways to achieve its goals. This week, in an attempt to promote the Affordable Care Act and encourage younger Americans to sign up for health insurance before the March 31 deadline, President Obama appeared in Zach […]
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Landover, Md. Church Casts Wide Net with Name Change to ‘eChurch’
Victory International Worship Center, of Landover, Md., reflecting its open-door philosophy and its vision of engaging the entire community, is changing its name to “eChurch”—Everybody’s Church. “We changed the name of our church to cast a wider net into our community,” said Pastor Damon Parran, in an interview with the AFRO. “We wanted to have […]
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County Executive Baker Presents Budget to County Council
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III presented his FY 2015 budget to the County Council March 12. Baker’s $3.41 billion proposed FY 2015 budget calls for a 4.4 percent spending increase over last year’s budget. “Our focal point of this budget has always been the residents of this county,” Baker said as he […]
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Prince George’s County Schools Get Boost From Peterson Donation
Milt Peterson, through the Peterson Family Foundation, donated $1 million to the Teach for America Program, designating the funds be used for Prince George’s County schools. “When you’re making a decision, you ask, ‘What are we investing in?’” Peterson, leading developer of the National Harbor said. “You say, ‘How much good is this investment going […]
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PGCPS Students Among Regional SkillsUSA Competition Winners
Seven Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Career and Technical Education (CTE) students excelled in the annual Maryland SkillsUSA Regional Competition early February. These students now have the opportunity to compete in the state competition in April. Trayvon Washington, of Suitland High School received the first place “Carpentry” award. Meanwhile, Jazmine Tinsley, of Laurel High […]
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BGE Preparing for Forecasted High Wind and Rain This Evening and Tomorrow and Encourages Customers to Prepare in Advance of Potential Severe Weather
High wind could bring trees and tree limbs down onto power lines causing outages The company is mobilizing support and field personnel in advance of forecasted weather front, positioning crews to respond as safely and as quickly as possible should outages occur BALTIMORE (March 12, 2014) — Baltimore Gas and Electric […]