By Ryan MercadoCapital News Service The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority (WMATA) recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of the last Silver Line stations in northern Virginia, despite modest ridership numbers. “We are thrilled the six new Silver Line stations have had more than 3.4 million trips since we opened last year,” WMATA […]
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CNN’s Abby Phillip encourages Bowie State graduates to expect adversity
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor Cable network anchor and Bowie High School graduate Abby Phillip reminded Bowie State University winter graduates Dec. 23 of the power of failure in life. Phillip, anchor of “CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip,” a Harvard graduate and a member of Bowie High School’s class of 2006, told the 405 graduates […]
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Councilwoman Jolene Ivey takes helm of Prince George’s County Council
By Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com Veteran Prince George’s County Councilwoman Jolene Ivey (D-Prince George’s County- District 5) is now head of the County Council. Ivey took the gavel with the unanimous support of 11 council members, all of whom were in attendance at the gavel exchange ceremony inside of Largo’s County Council hearing […]
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Prince George’s Police Officer acquitted after shooting death of William Green
By Deborah Bailey AFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com A Prince George’s County Police Officer has been acquitted in the Jan. 27, 2020 death of William Green, a resident of Southeast D.C. who was shot while in handcuffs. Michael Owen Jr. was found not guilty of four charges filed against him in a Prince George’s County Circuit […]
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Storm drenches Florida and South Carolina while heading up East Coast
The Associated Press GEORGETOWN, S.C. (AP) — A late-year storm unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barreled up the East Coast on Dec. 17, forcing water rescues from flooded streets and the cancellation of some holiday celebrations. Authorities rescued dozens of motorists stranded by floodwaters in South Carolina’s waterfront community of Georgetown, according […]
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Councilmember Ingrid Watson holds community forum on crime
By Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO More than 200 Prince George’s County citizens filled the Bowie State University’s Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 28 to partake in the community forum on rising youth crime. Also in attendance were Prince George’s County law enforcement and local and state representatives. Sponsored by Councilmember Ingrid Watson (D-District 4), […]
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Governor Moore announces ‘UPLIFT’ to accelerate homeownership in historically redlined communities
By Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com Maryland residents living in historically redlined communities may now get a new chance at homeownership, thanks to a new program announced by Gov. Wes Moore on Dec. 4. Managed by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Utilizing Progressive Lending Investments to Finance Transformation (UPLIFT) will tackle appraisal […]
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Afro Charities seeks $350,000 in pledge donations before Dec. 31
More than $3.2 million in funding to be unlocked if goal is reached By Savannah WoodSpecial to the AFRO In August, Afro Charities launched its Make History With Us! campaign in an effort to raise $350,000 by December 31. The funds will be used towards securing a financial closing for their Upton Mansion redevelopment, which […]
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Prince George’s County Legislators collaborate to reduce youth crime
Reginald WilliamsSpecial to the AFRO More than 200 Prince George’s County citizens filled the Bowie State University’s Student Center Ballroom on Nov. 28 to partake in the community forum on rising youth crime. Also in attendance were Prince George’s County law enforcement and local and state representatives. Sponsored by Councilmember Ingrid Watson (D-Greenbelt-District 4), the […]
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Leading the Way: CareFirst’s Holistic Approach to Behavioral Healthcare and Substance Use Disorder Treatment
By Ashley Johnson, CSC-AD, MSW-C Staying healthy isn’t just about taking care of your physical health. Mental health also plays an important role in our overall well-being. Recent studies, including the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health released earlier this year, reveal millions of Americans face mental health and subsequent substance use challenges. […]
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AFRO inside look: meet the husband-and-wife team behind Boyd CruWines, the first Black family-owned wine company in Maryland
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Husband and wife Jon’ll and Matthew Boyd have opened the first Black, family-owned wine company in Maryland. The two created Boyd Cru Wines last spring, after years of sharing and appreciating wine together. According to the Association of African American Vintners, less than 1 percent of wineries in […]
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Council member Ric Gordon dies suddenly at age 41
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com The City of Greenbelt, Md., announced that Councilmember Ric Gordon (D-At-Large) suddenly died on Nov. 26 at 41 years old. “The sudden passing of Ric Gordon is a great loss to the Greenbelt community, Prince George’s County, and the State of Maryland,” said Greenbelt Mayor Emmett V. Jordan […]