In a landmark weekend that will pay tribute to African Americans in science, engineering, and technology at the 24th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Global Competitiveness Conference ceremony will be hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 18-20. The awards ceremony will honor Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, the first commander […]
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‘Yes We Can’ Awards Ceremony Held
More than 200 people walked the red carpet on Jan. 20 at Mo’s Seafood in Little Italy to celebrate the one year anniversary of the historic swearing in of President Barack Obama. The event, the only one of its kind in Maryland, was organized by the Arts Culture & Entertainment Group to honor 20 outstanding […]
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State Legislators Take Aim at Gang Activity
ANNAPOLIS – The Safe Schools Act of 2010, unveiled Tuesday by House Speaker Michael E. Busch, D-Anne Arundel, would require courts to notify schools if a student is arrested for crimes that could indicate gang membership, such as assault and malicious destruction of property. The legislation calls for better communication between schools and law enforcement […]
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NAACP Hosts Public Meeting on Census
The Baltimore branch of the NAACP has not been shy about declaring what it feels city leaders and community organizers need to do to make the 2010 census a success. But president Marvin Cheatham said his group is also doing its fair share of work publicize how the census directly relates to the city’s welfare. […]
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Black Engineer Awards
In a landmark weekend that will pay tribute to African Americans in science, engineering, and technology at the 24th annual Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) STEM Global Competitiveness Conference ceremony will be hosted at the Baltimore Convention Center Feb. 18-20. The awards ceremony will honor Gen. William E. “Kip” Ward, the first commander […]
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Recreating Residential Magic at the Maryland Home and Garden Show
Following the success of televised programs featuring residence improvement and self-help programming, home and garden expos have developed a cult-like following among Americans looking to save precious dollars during the recession. While a buckling economy continues to limit homeowners’ decorative options, the Maryland Home and Garden Show offers an array of innovative ideas for those […]
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Recent Storms Test Locals’ Preparation, Patience
Preparing for a record blizzard seemed to be uncharted territory for local residents. The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is used to snowfalls, but preparing for this year’s record deluge proved to be a huge challenge for officials, residents and businesses alike. Kia Williams, 27, of Northeast Washington said she was shocked by the magnitude of […]
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Details of Drag Racing Deaths Revealed
A state medical examiner this week offered gruesome details of the injuries incurred in the February 2008 street race that ended in tragedy for its eight victims and put two Waldorf, Md. men on trial. Tavon Taylor, 20, back in court Feb. 16 after a 10-day recess due to the weather, returned to face the […]
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District Students Set To Perform in DC-CAPital Competition
The top talented high school performers from the District of Columbia will be showcased in the second annual DC-CAPital Stars Talent Competition on March 8. The event, backed by the D.C. College Access Program (DC-CAP), features talented, college-bound youths displaying their artistic abilities. Voting for the top performers began on the DC-CAP website on Jan. […]
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Top 10 Tips to Help Avoid Foreclosure and Scams in 2010
A new public education campaign is helping homeowners find legitimate foreclosure assistance and avoid loan modification scams. At a time when many Americans are considering new resolutions and life changes, staying financially vigilant should remain a priority—especially for homeowners. During 2010, an estimated 4 million households are expected to face the risk of foreclosure. Millions […]
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States Given Leeway to Tally Prisoners in Census
WASHINGTON (AP) – States are getting new leeway in tallying their prisoners in the 2010 census – a move that could reshape the American political map, increasing urban population numbers while reducing the figures for rural voting districts where inmates are incarcerated. The Census Bureau said this week it would release data on prison populations […]
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“Sleazy” Rumors Put N.Y. Gov. Paterson on Defensive
New York Gov. David Paterson is fighting rumors which have been widely circulated around the New York state house and national media of his involvement in sex scandals and drug abuse. A January 30 New York Post report claims Paterson was caught by state police in a utility closet in the governor’s mansion with a […]