The Living History Group presents four shows of “Single Black Female,” Feb. 12-15, at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St. in Baltimore. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 6:30 p.m. The play, by Lisa B. Thompson, directed by Shelby Chapman, is another of the unique cultural experiences the Living History […]
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Third Pedestrian Killed in Two Months on Pennsylvania Avenue near Forrest Village Mall
Prince George’s County law enforcement officials are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred on Jan. 27 on Pennsylvania Avenue near Parkland Drive in District Heights—the third pedestrian fatality along a stretch of the major roadway in two months. Killed in the accident was Ahmaad Sarod Henderson, 31, of the 3500 block of 56th Street […]
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Namyanka Christian Performance Arts
Namyanka is observing its 20th year in ministry during its annual Black History Month Celebration “When and Where I Enter – A Celebration in Music, Dance and Spoken Word,” 5 p.m., Feb. 23, at Lake Clifton High School Auditorium, 2801 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore. Seating is limited so tickets can be obtained from any member […]
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President Obama Goes Shopping in Glenarden for Minimum Wage Hike Support
President Obama made a trip to Costco in Glenarden Jan. 29, not to shop, but to discuss raising the federal minimum wage. Obama drew loud cheers and thunderous applause as he spoke to about 80 employees from the around the region. He arrived at the invitation-only event just before10:30 a.m. as dozens of people stood […]
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Basketball Academy Goes Beyond the Sport
Far more than basketball was offered at the 18th Annual Baltimore City Public Schools Basketball Academy, held at Morgan State University from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25. Nearly 600 middle and high school students who participated also learned about SAT preparation, financial literacy, college admissions, gang awareness and more. Attendees completed community service projects by […]
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Obama Hopes to Sidestep Congress to have ‘a Year of Action’
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – With a largely uncooperative, highly-partisan Congress headed into a mid-term election, President Obama declared in his State of the Union speech Tuesday night that he will have ‘a year of action’ by expanding economic opportunity through executive orders and other action that do not require legislative approval. “I’m eager to work with […]
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Fiscal Year 2015 Public Budget Hearing Held in Oxon Hill
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III traveled to Oxon Hill High School Jan. 28 for the first of three public hearings to provide an overview of the proposed fiscal year 2015 budget to residents and to hear their input on the proposal. At the Oxon Hill High hearing, which was attended by about […]
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Grandson of Late Baltimore Del. Hattie Harrison Charged With Defrauding Campaign Funds
Phillip Harrison II, the grandson of former Del. Hattie Harrison (D-Balto.) has been indicted in connection with the theft of $17,600 in campaign funds, according to a statement from the state prosecutor’s office. Harrison is charged in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court with felony theft, fraudulent misappropriation of campaign funds and an election law violation. […]
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Jennifer Hudson Visits Baltimore to Help Fight Obesity
In an effort to encourage Baltimore residents to embrace healthy living, award winning actress and former American Idol contestant Jennifer Hudson teamed up with Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and city health officials this week to launch the expansion of B’More for Healthy Babies—a healthy communities grant program—sponsored by Weight Watchers. On Jan. 21, about 80 women […]
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Juanita Bynum Preaches New Year’s Revival at Empowerment Temple AME
The Rev. Dr. Juanita Bynum had one message for the members of Empowerment Temple AME when she preached at the church’s New Year’s Eve revival Jan. 27-29. She wanted the men and women under her voice to wake up and make 2014 their best year ever. The self-proclaimed “phophetess,” New York Times best-selling author, recording […]
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House Bipartisan Bill Scales Back Major Food Stamps Cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House plan to make major cuts to food stamps would be scaled back under a bipartisan agreement on a massive farm bill, a near end to a more than two-year fight that has threatened to hurt rural lawmakers in an election year. The measure announced Monday by the House and Senate […]
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D.C. Police Chief Lanier: How Cops Police Cops
Metropolitan Police Department Chief Cathy Lanier appeared before the Washington D.C. Council’s Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety on Jan. 24 to address concerns about police misconduct. According to a statement from Council member Tommy Wells, who chairs the committee, 47 D.C. police officers have been convicted of committing crimes in the last five […]
