Paul Essel, 26, of Laurel, pleaded guilty Jan. 14 to conspiring to commit bank fraud, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with two bank fraud schemes, according to a statement from the office of U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein and others. According to his plea, from June 14, […]
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Jan. 20
Emcees for this year’s MLK Parade at noon, Jan. 20, are Konan of 92Q and Lolo of Magic 95.9. Marching groups include Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Unit, Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts of Baltimore, City Ranch, N-Full Motion Marching Band, American Legion Federal Post 19 Color Guard, and A Can Can Make a Difference. The parade […]
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NABJ to Host 2014 Hall of Fame Induction and Reception
The National Association of Black Journalists is scheduled to honor a host of preeminent figures in the industry at the organization’s 2014 Hall of Fame Induction and Reception. The annual event, scheduled for Jan. 16 at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. spotlights renowned African-American journalists who have made significant contributions to the field. “The NABJ […]
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PCP Dealer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Richard Brown, age 28, of Lanham, Md., was sentenced to 10 years in prison Jan. 13 for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute phencyclidine or PCP, according toa statement from U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein and others. According to Brown’s plea agreement, on four occasions between December […]
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UM Dean ‘Most Influential in Legal Education’
Dean Phoebe A. Haddon has been named “one of the most influential people in legal education” by the The National Jurist for the second consecutive year. Haddon was ranked ninth of the 25 individuals recognized on the list, published in the January 2014 issue. “I’m honored that the The National Jurist has again recognized the […]
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AKAs Celebrate 106 Years of Service
Nearly 1,000 women, dressed in white and adorned with pearls, gathered at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center to celebrate the 106th Founders Day of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The AKAs spent the day reflecting on their rich history and the brave young women who gathered at Howard University under the guidance […]
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Business owner charged with shooting man
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Prince George’s County Police have charged a lounge owner with fatally shooting a man in the venue. Officers found 32-year-old Cinaway Morson of Washington suffering from gunshot wounds in Sweet Soul Café and Lounge in Oxon Hill about 5:50 p.m. Monday. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police say […]
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Local Dancer Mari Travis to Dance at Kennedy Center
In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Jan. 20, the Kennedy Center will host “Let Freedom Ring,” praising the work and ministry of Dr. King through song and dance. Baltimorean Mari Travis, has been selected to dance as international singer, Dionne Warwick performs. Also selected to dance is Flair dancer, Christine Wyatt. Free […]
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Gray to Meet With D.C. Residents on CSX Tunnel Expansion Plans
Residents of Southwest Washington, D.C. distressed by CSX Transportation’s plan to expand the Virginia Avenue Tunnel will air their concerns during a meeting with Mayor Vincent Gray on Jan. 16. “The residents invited Mayor Gray to discuss the issue and he is happy to come and listen,” said Gray spokeswoman Doxie A. McCoy. The coalition […]
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Young Musician Fatally Shot as Friends Played with Gun
Errick Lamar Pratt planned a career in music. But his hopes to make it big ended on Jan. 9 when he was killed in Brandywine in what police are calling an accidental shooting. Funeral services are scheduled for Jan. 17. According to Prince George’s County police, Pratt, 23, of Fort Washington, was among several people […]
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18th Annual City Schools Basketball Academy at Morgan
Returning for its 18th year, the Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) Basketball Academy is the largest and most successful program of its kind—immersing high school athletes in academics, financial literacy, rites of passage, gang awareness, bullying prevention and competitive basketball games. Over the years, the Academy has awarded over $105,000 in scholarships and has prepared […]
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Care Mandatory Under Affordable Care Act Measures
Uninsured Marylanders dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues now have more options for coverage as a result of the Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA. The marketplace exchange began a tumultuous enrollment period on Oct. 1 and, as with coverage for individuals using medical assistance, benefits applied for before the Dec. 24 […]
