A major health disparity exists between the young men of Baltimore and those throughout the rest of the country according to Johns Hopkins University researchers. Issues of drugs, violence and poverty are compounded by limited access to healthcare, which puts them at greater risk for physical and psychological concerns that can negatively influence family members […]
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With Filing Deadline Over, Races Become More Interesting
Now that the filing deadline has passed for candidates to toss their hats into the 2010 mayoral race, an intense campaign is shaping up . The two major contenders – incumbent Mayor Adrian Fenty and City Council Chairman Vincent Gray – have already locked horns over a variety of issues that have long plagued the […]
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Group Establishes Tent City, Protests Lack of Affordable Housing
Members of a grass roots organization determined to make affordable housing more accessible to District resident are taking Mayor Adrian Fenty to task. They say two years ago he promised to build some 94 units from $7.8 million of city funding. According to Rosemary Ndubuizu, a coordinator for the tent city set up this past […]
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Prince George’s Hospital System Remains in Limbo
Prince George’s County officials are still optimistic over a hospital situation in desperate need of a resolution. Despite lacking a concrete plan of action, there’s hope the county hospital system will be retooled in the best interests of county residents. “I believe we will continue to have a hospital system in the county that will […]
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Sickle Cell Claims the Life of Mount Rainier Councilwoman
Prince George’s County officials are mourning the death of Mount Rainier City Councilwoman Alta Morton, Dist. 1. Morton died on July 8 from complications of sickle cell anemia. “It is with profound sadness that I am ordering the flags to be lowered half mast in honor of the life and legacy of Ms. Alta Morton, […]
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Peters Faces Old and New Faces in District 23 Race
The state senator’s race in District 23 is proving to be another interesting one. Douglas J.J. Peters appears to be entrenched as the incumbent; however, there are two challengers determined to take his crown. Peters, a former Prince George’s County and Bowie City Councilman, is the current chair of the Prince George’s Senate Delegation in […]
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Verdict in Oscar Grant Case Spurs Violence in Oakland
Hundreds flooded the streets of downtown Oakland on the evening of July 8 after a verdict in the trial of Oscar Grant’s shooting death. Johannes Mehserle, a former White transit officer, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter which could land him in jail for up to four years. However, many in Oakland believe justice had […]
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NAACP Blasts BP for Exposing Blacks to Poor Health Conditions in Oil-Spill Recovery
The NAACP is charging that BP is primarily hiring minorities for the dangerous jobs in the oil spill clean up and putting them at risk for various health problems. A letter written by NAACP President Benjamin Todd Jealous urged BP CEO Tony Hayward to take further steps to address the spill and its impact on […]
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L.A.’s Alleged “Grim Sleeper” Serial Killer Arrested After 25 Years of Attacks
A 57-year-old man was arrested and charged on July 6 after authorities identified him as a serial killer responsible for murders spanning over 25 years. According to The Associated Press, Los Angeles police arrested Lonnie Franklin after identifying him as “The Grim Sleeper,” a long-hunted serial killer in the Los Angeles area. Franklin was charged […]
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Former Detroit Public Schools Official Arraigned on Obscenity Charges
Former Detroit Public School (DPS) Board President Otis Mathis III was arraigned on an obscenity charge Tuesday. He was released on a $50,000 bond, but was ordered to surrender his passport and cannot travel outside of Michigan. DPS Superintendent Teresa Gueyser claims the 55-year-old Mathis fondled himself in front of her during a June 16 […]
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Unemployment Benefits Extension Remains in Limbo
The U.S. Senate is expected to vote next week on whether to extend unemployment benefits through November for those who have been out of work longer than 26 weeks. This would be the fourth vote on the bill. A Republican voting block objecting to the $33 billion cost to taxpayers stalled the other three. State-funded […]
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D.C. Students Garner Recognition in Robotics Competition
Students involved in the District of Columbia’s Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School’s FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics competition have garnered high acclaim by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood, who wrote recently about their achievements on his official blog. According to LaHood, who also praised members of his […]