Expect to see more suited cyclists whizzing through rush-hour traffic in the coming weeks. Mayor Adrian Fenty, D. C. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and other local officials teamed up Monday amid a backdrop of vibrant mass of red bikes to announce the launch of Capital Bikeshare, a long-anticipated system of transportation for commuters throughout the […]
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A Day in the Life of Baltimore At the AFRO’s Doorstep
A family disagreement between two brothers spilled on to the streets of Charles Village and landed at the AFRO’s front door Sept. 21. “I’ve never seen anyone act like this and I’ve seen a lot of stuff in my time,” said Michael Agelopas, a photographer and clinical psychologist who watched the incident from his second […]
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Army Reservist Buoyed by Visit Home
TV. Steak. Plumbing. Privacy. For many Americans, those items are banal conveniences, but for Army Reservist Maj. Wendi Brown, they were luxuries for which she gained a new appreciation during her eight-month stint in Kandahar, Afghanistan. “Afghanistan has taught me to appreciate how we live here in America,” she told the AFRO during a recent […]
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Car Buffs Convene for Children’s Guild Fundraiser
In 2009, thousands crowded Baltimore’s Harbor East to see a stunning display of elegant dream cars – Lamborghini, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo models – alongside Italian motorcycles at the Viva Italia Concours D’Elegance showcase. The upcoming Sept. 26 festival, now in its fifth year, returns to Rash Field and continues to raise funds for The […]
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Hines Named President of Baltimore Co. Board of Ed.
Baltimore businessman Earnest Hines has been elected the new president of the Board of Education for Baltimore County Public Schools following the retirement of three-term president JoAnn Murphy. Currently serving his third year on the board, Hines was appointed unanimously by the 11 other board members in August. As president and CEO of EEH Holdings […]
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First Generation Students Receive a Helping Hand at Notre Dame
Making the transition from high school to college can be a difficult process, especially if the student is the first in generations to pursue a tertiary degree. Research from the National Center for Education shows that without the necessary tools and support, first-generation students face hurdles that place them at a disadvantage from other students, […]
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District Residents Share Preferences for Bottled or Tap Water
While many Americans say bottled water tastes better than water from the tap, many District residents think otherwise, according to a recent taste test conducted by the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority. The department’s outreach staff recently held a blind, comparative test at the Penn Branch Department of Motor Vehicles service center in […]
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Delta Kappa Gamma Honors Its Own
Diane L. Robinson was recently honored during the 2010 International Convention of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International that was held recently in Spokane, Wash. She was recognized as one of 187 “Women of Vision and Action” in the society of more than 107,000 key women educators in 17 countries. Robinson, whose vision is of […]
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Automakers and Government at Impasse over Proposed Fuel Grading System
The government is considering making the task of identifying fuel-efficient cars as easy as ABC—literally. A fuel economy grading system that would inform car buyers about gas consumption has been at the center of opposition between automakers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under the new EPA-proposed notion, letter grades of A, B, C and […]
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District Named Among Nation’s Top College Towns and Cities
The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) has released its annual “College Destinations Index” (CDI), a quantitative ranking of the 75 best towns and cities to live in if you’re a college student. The locations were chosen from an analysis of the 222 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) with student populations of 15,000 or more. The […]
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DCPS Website Wins Best-in-Nation Award
District of Columbia Public Schools won first place in the 2010 Digital Education Achievement Awards (DEAA) and Best of the Web Awards, according to an announcement made today by the Center for Digital Education and Converge online. The awards showcase exceptional K-12 and higher education Web sites, digital technology projects and programs that have enriched […]
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Bridge in D.C.
–Nationwide Scholarship Benefit Part I (9-24-10) 7 p.m. Call Jewel Chapman at 301-686-1489. – Nationwide Scholarship Benefit Part II (9-25-10) 11 a.m. an ABA Benefit will follow at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served between the games. Call Jewel Chapman at 301-686-1489. – Open Pairs “C” Regional (9-8-10) Karen Pollock-Alice Harrison, 2. Elizabeth Wilson-Deloris Tolson, […]
