Frank Gagnon, 18, of Pawtucket, R.I., decided to run for mayor as a independent write-in candidate, while he waits to start college in January. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, who lost the Republican nomination for her seat in September’s primary, informed the Republican Party leadership she is running as a write-in candidate in the general […]
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Coppin: Touching the Community
When Linda Kaminkow, 52, of Dundalk stepped into Coppin State University’s community health center in 2005, she quickly fell in love with the friendly smiles, one-on-one attention and positive atmosphere. “The clinic, overall, is a wonder,” she said. “From the lady at the front desk to the medical assistants to the doctors, they are very […]
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Prince George’s Police Chief Responds to Cheating Allegations
A Washington Post report into a possible cheating scandal with the Prince George’s County Police Training Academy has Prince George’s County Police (PGPD) officials on the defensive. Over 32 PGPD and Maryland-National Capital Park Police are implicated in the scandal, which has PGPD Chief Roberto Hylton question motives. In an open letter to Prince George’s […]
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Black Male Symposium Visits Maryland
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s call to action for education reform, about 300 Baltimore City community leaders, educators, students and concerned citizens gathered, Oct. 9, at Morgan State University. Their goal: To address the consistently low rates of African-American males’ performance in school. The idea for the forum began a few years ago, […]
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Prince George’s Businesswoman Takes Financial Literacy into Her Own Hands
Carmen Johnson always had a big heart, but never knew how she could inspire and change others’ lives. Now, with the creation of the Katie Able Foundation, she’s learned to use her experience as a financial advisor to help children become financially literate. Johnson ran Able Estate and Company, a professional financial management organization, where […]
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Community College Theatre Department a Hidden Gem
Prince George’s Community College students continue to do surprising work, and that includes the theatre department. As the college continues to move forward, the theatre department continues to play a huge role in the college’s mission. The department prepares the students for careers on stage and screen while producing high-quality plays at the Hallam Theatre. […]
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D.C. Not Ready for Internet Voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — A University of Michigan professor who hacked a prototype D.C. elections voting website with his students and had it play the school’s fight says that it will be decades, if ever, before voting can be done safely over the Internet. Computer science professor Alex Halderman spoke last Friday at a meeting to […]
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Metro Mulls SmarTrip Fare Changes
SmarTrip card users are about to see their fare cut in half. But the change could also lead to costly problems for Metro. After months of wrangling over the matter, officials announced recently that the $5 fee for the plastic cards will be reduced to $2.50, and that to help things process smoothly, new cards […]
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Florida Man Denies Ownership of Drugs found in Buttocks
A 25-year-old Florida man is claiming non-ownership of what law enforcement officials say was cocaine found lodged in his buttocks. When Manatee County Sheriff’s deputies searched Raymond Stanley Roberts during a traffic stop Sept. 29. they said they found bags of marijuana and cocaine. Roberts reportedly told them “The white stuff is not mine, but […]
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Black Community and Black Ministers Defining Issues in Chicago’s Crowded Field for Mayor
White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel has joined a potentially crowded field seeking the Chicago mayoral seat after incumbent Richard Daley announced he would not seek re-election. Meanwhile the city’s Black ministers in an effort to zero-in on issues important to the African-American community recently gathered to decide whether they could throw their collective […]
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The White House to Install Solar Power
The Obama Administration recently announced plans to install new solar panels and a solar hot water heater on the roof of the White House. The new installations will serve as the Department of Energy’s demonstration project to show Americans that solar technologies are reliable, available and ready for use in their homes. “President Obama has […]
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Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Albertina Walker
Statement by President Obama on the Passing of Albertina Walker Michelle and I are saddened by the passing of gospel great Albertina Walker. Ms. Walker was known for her Grammy Award winning voice and recognized by many as the ‘Queen of Gospel.’ Growing up on the South Side of Chicago, she started singing in her […]
