Four Baltimore and Washington, D.C. -area colleges and universities landed on top of a recently compiled list of the 50 most dangerous campuses in the United States. According to a survey conducted by news Web site The Daily Beast, University of Maryland-Baltimore ranked second, University of Baltimore ranked sixth, Howard University was a close seventh, […]
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Gray Trounces Fenty
In a race fraught with delays in the vote count, City Council Chairman Vincent Gray prevailed over incumbent Adrian Fenty in the 2010 Democratic Primary Elections, Sept. 14. With 90 percent of the precincts accounted for by early Wednesday morning, Gray held a tight lead with 59,285 votes –or 53 percent of voters’ support. Having […]
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Druid Hill Park Turns 150
One of the cornerstones of African-American history and life in Baltimore will be 150 years old in October. Druid Hill Park was originally developed as part of a major urban parks initiative in the late 19th century. To celebrate the green oasis in the heart of urban life, Tree Baltimore, a division of the Department […]
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Local School Earns Blue Ribbon Honors
School Without Walls (SWW), a college-preparatory public high school in the District, was named a 2010 National Blue Ribbon School, a distinction by the U.S. Department of Education that ranks it among the highest achieving schools nationwide. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan joined DC Mayor Adrian M. Fenty, DC Public Schools Chancellor Michelle Rhee […]
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Meteorologist Lynette Charles Joins ABC2 Storm Team
“I am so excited to have Lynette join our weather team. Her knowledge, energy and enthusiasm are infectious;” says News Director Kelly Groft in a statement. “We are fortunate that she joins the team already knowing the lay of the land and knowing how important weather is to ABC2 News viewers.” Charlesbegan her career at […]
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Maryland Woman Captures National ‘Mrs. Essence’ Title
Tamika Hall, Mrs. Maryland Essence 2010, captured the title of Mrs. Essence 2010 in late August, marking the second time the author and anti-violence advocate competed for the crown. Hall has spoken around the country to thousands of children, youth, and concerned adults about bullying, dating violence, domestic violence, and discovering one’s personal best. A […]
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Many Important Races ‘Too Close to Call’
The voters of Baltimore City have spoken. But it doesn’t appear they spoke loudly enough, because at the end of the preliminary counting in the Sept. 14 primary, in the watched and highly contested State’s Attorney’s race between Patricia Jessamy and Gregg Bernstein, it was still too close to call. As the evening progressed and […]
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Three Teens Named ‘Men of Strength’ for Strides Against Domestic Violence
Three male students from the District will be recognized on Sept. 22 for their commitment to healthy dating relationships and nonviolence at the 12th annual Men of Strength Awards. Men Can Stop Rape (MCSR), a national D.C.-based nonprofit that mobilizes young men to prevent sexual and domestic violence through outreach and educational programs, is hosting […]
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Judge Marcella Holland Begins Term as New Chair of National Bar Association Judicial Council
Baltimore City Circuit Administrative Judge Marcella Holland has begun her term as the new chair of the National Bar Association Judicial Council. Judge Holland was sworn into office during the association’s 85th Annual Meeting, held last month in New Orleans. ??Judge Holland has served on the Baltimore City Circuit Court since September 1997, and was […]
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Shirley Sherrod to Speak at Metropolitan A.M.E.
Shirley Sherrod, former Georgia director of rural development for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will speak during the 9 a.m. service on Sept. 18 at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church located at 1518 M St. N.W. Sherrod, who was forced to resign after a conservative blogger posted video excerpts of a speech she made and distorted the […]
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Pancreatic, Liver Specialist Joins Saint Agnes Medical Staff
Saint Agnes Hospital recently introduced Baltimore-based doctor Steven Cunningham as the newest member of its medical staff. The Johns Hopkins-trained pancreatic and liver surgery specialist is also board-certified in general surgery. Dr. Cunningham’s arrival supports Saint Agnes’ Cancer Institute, known for its skilled clinical leadership, state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive treatment and patient service programs. Long […]
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Anacostia Development Boom Tied to River Cleanup
WASHINGTON – Masada Maeda looks out over the Anacostia River from the back of his 15-foot-long skiff. Along the banks and floating through the water are plastic cups, beer cans, Styrofoam and dozens of other types of trash. “It’s not as bad as it used to be,” said Maeda, who, in his work for the […]
