Annika Campbell was among 18 students selected to participate in the prestigious Crimson Summer Exchange Program in China. Annika lives in Fort Washington, Md., and is a rising senior at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The Crimson Summer Exchange Program “brings the experiences and passions of undergraduate and graduate students at world universities to lead and mentor […]
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Baltimore Summer Antiques Show Brings International Flair for 30th Year
Now in its 30th year, the Baltimore Summer Antiques Show will return to the Baltimore Convention Center Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-5, with a cauldron of diverse collections from hundreds of international dealers. Guests will have access to fine art, furniture, Asian art, American and European silver, jewelry, porcelain, textiles, glass and more. Show manager […]
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History and Vision Intersect on The Avenue
If you know the Black Bottom is more than a dessert; if you know the real reason God made Tommy Hunt human and if you have a lonely memory craving an age-appropriate companion, you won’t want to miss the first annual Pennsylvania Avenue Heritage Festival on Labor Day weekend. Those who stepped high in parades […]
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SBA Mismanagement of Katrina Largely Undocumented
CHALMETTE, La. (AP) – Five years after Hurricane Katrina, Jay Young is still haunted by the desperate voices on the other end of the telephone crying and begging for help. As a loan officer for a federal agency that was supposed to help homeowners and businesses get back on their feet, he had high expectations […]
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Phillips Seafood Harborplace Celebrates Anniversary with ‘Crabby’ Specials
In celebration of its 30th year, Light Street eatery Phillips Seafood Harborplace is offering the “Steam it Up in September” special, with 30 crabs for $30. Every Wednesday throughout the month, the restaurant will feature this deal, which cuts about $60 off the typical price for a similar meal, according to the restaurant. Phillips Seafood […]
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US Marshals Target Five Most Wanted Sex Offenders
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Marshals Service says it’s cracking down on some of the most dangerous sex offenders in the nation’s capital. Deputy U.S. Marshal David Neumann, a spokesman for the U.S. Marshals for D.C. Superior Court, says the agency is targeting the five most wanted sex offenders who have failed to register with […]
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Celebrated Architect Prepares To Restore Howard Theater
The American 1930s may be remembered as the era of big bands, the birth of true jazz and a time of economic discourse. Critics finally began to take Black art and literature seriously and African-American entertainment establishments flourished across the nation. Washington, D.C. -based architect Gary Martinez will work to merge the soul of the […]
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Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts Receives Large Grant
The Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts (CCTA) was recently awarded a $10,000 Cultural Excellence Grant from the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation. The grant will support the Theatre Outreach program in the Baltimore City Public School System. In addition, the grant will assist CCTA’s afterschool programs in three Baltimore City schools, four performances of the original […]
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Bernstein Plays Hardball (The Numbers Game, Part 2)
When I began working on this column my plan was to talk about a recent interview Gregg Bernstein – the man charging hard to upset current Baltimore State’s Attorney Patricia Jessamy in the Primary Election on Sept. 14 – sat down for at the AFRO. Then, I got a look at Bernstein’s first television ad, […]
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Black Leaders Claim Beck March Tarnishes King’s Legacy
According to two noted political observers, the Washington rally planned for this weekend by the often-raucous cable TV commentator Glenn Beck has nothing to do with restoring honor to the nation’s capital. “It’s taking a slap at the movement in a way consistent with what the tea party has done,” said Ron Walters, retired University […]
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School’s In
Thousands of students in Washington, D.C. and Prince George’s County returned to school this week. Though concerns remain about the impact of the economy on services and class sizes, the new school term began without much of the glitches that marred last year’s annual influx.
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Ex-Offenders Seek Clean Employment Slate
The box next to the question on job applications that asks whether a person has ever been convicted of a felony could soon become a thing of the past under a measure proposed by a Washington, D.C. councilman and supported by advocates for ex-offenders. With few exceptions, the bill—introduced by D.C. Councilman Harry Thomas Jr.—would […]
