At-large Councilman Kwame Brown, who is in a heated contest for the D.C. Council chairmanship with former Ward 5 representative Vincent Orange, has won yet another straw poll. Having already succeeded in polls for wards 3, 4 and 7, Brown, in this latest vote that was sponsored by residents of Ward 8, proved his mettle […]
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‘The Avenue’ To Be Revisited
Eastsiders call Broadway “The Avenue.” Hampdenites give that designation to 36th Street, known nationally for its Christmas lights extravaganza. But for the African-American community of Baltimore, especially those who live on the west side, “The Avenue” will always refer to Pennsylvania Avenue, a short stretch that has engendered long memories in the hearts of its […]
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CDC Awards Millions to Community-Based Groups in Fight Against HIV
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced that it has awarded $42 million to 133 community-based organizations (CBOs) to help implement HIV prevention efforts among populations at increased risk. The average award is approximately $323,000 per year for five years. “This funding is a critical part of CDC’s national HIV prevention efforts and is […]
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Defining Dementia: The Silent Epidemic
Memory loss, repetitive conversations, misplacing everyday items – all are frequently attributed to aging and generally accepted as an inevitable part of life. But to the trained professional, the telling signs of dementia are apparent. Dementia is a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person that extends beyond what might be expected […]
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City Pools Face Budget Cuts
Budget cuts will force Baltimore City pools to close early this year due to an unprecedented fiscal crisis caused by declining revenue and increased costs. During the record- breaking heat wave that hit the city in July, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake opted to extend pool hours to help residents stay cool. As of today Baltimoreans will […]
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Commentary: ‘F as in Fat’: Fighting Obesity
Over the past year, we have seen many efforts from both the public and private sectors to address America’s childhood obesity crisis. Millions of families in rural, suburban and urban communities across the United States continue to face serious barriers to living healthier lives. Nowhere is this crisis more pronounced than in low-income communities of […]
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Volunteers Needed for VA Maryland Home Respite Care Program
(BALTIMORE, Md) – The VA Maryland Health Care System needs volunteers for its Volunteer Home Respite Care Program. The program is designed to provide the veteran’s caregiver temporary relief from their care giving duties to reduce stress, restore energy, and promote a better life balance. Volunteers in the program will provide companionship and comfort to […]
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Baltimore Filmmaker Scores Big with “Takers”
Veteran filmmaker Peter Allen is living the life many screenwriters dream about: his movie, “Takers” seems destined to be a bona fide 2010 summer blockbuster. The movie stars red-hot actors Idris Elba and Zoe Saldana, hip-hop superstar Tip “T.I.” Harris and controversial crooner Chris Brown, and is about a group of slick bank robbers who […]
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Saint Paul’s College Receives Largest Gift in School History
Saint Paul’s College a historically Black college located in Lawrenceville, Va. recently received the largest donation in the school’s history from the estate of former D.C. Councilwoman Hilda Mason and Charles N. Mason, Jr. The $1.4 million endowment will be used to create a scholarship fund available to students pursuing a degree in any major […]
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D.C. Metro Brawl Leaves Four Injured, Three Arrested
More than 70 people were involved in a massive brawl on the Washington, D.C. Metro system’s Green Line in both the Gallery Place-Chinatown and L’Enfant Plaza stations on Friday evening, August 6. D.C. Metro Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station at about 11 p.m. The crowd dispersed but […]
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Six Teens Drown in La. River
Two families’ day of fun quickly turned tragic when six teenagers at the gathering drowned in a Louisiana river on August 2. According to the Associated Press, the outing began as a typical family get-together with a large group of relatives and friends. The children waded in Shreveport, La.’s Red River to beat the heat […]
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Black Farmers Dealt Another Blow
Black farmers were again denied a $1.25 billion settlement in a racial bias case against the federal government, when Senate Republicans on August 5 failed to support a unanimous consent on the measure. With Congress now in recess, those farmers have been put on hold again after waiting for more than a decade. “The Black […]
