Category: Washington D.C. News

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, who in early January announced a 30-day legislative countdown to when same-sex marriages in the District are legalized, discounted a recent congressional challenge to the city’s Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Equity Amendment Act. U.S. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, (R-Utah), introduced a resolution to block the legislation. But, in a recent statement, […]

Prince George’s County officials are excited about the future and what it may bring in terms of new jobs. As the county moves forward in the 21st century, officials believe Prince George’s is ready to usher in new technology jobs, specifically in biotechnology, cyber security, and geothermal technologies. At the request of County Council member […]

Regional efforts to curb violent crime in Washington, D.C., and Maryland have been effective and both jurisdictions have the numbers to prove it. Those were the sentiments expressed this week in a meeting led by District of Columbia Mayor Adrian Fenty and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, as the pair launched into the next phase of […]

It’s the questions that haunt them: Why was I abandoned? Was I not lovable enough? Who are my biological parents? And now, for the 600 children in its foster care program, the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services (DSS) has implemented a new program that will help some of these children find answers. “It’s […]

Regine Jean-Francois, a George-Mason University student and native of Haiti, savors the memories of her homeland, particularly those created during her last visit in December 2009. During her trip, Jean-Francois saw the economic progress Haiti had made and envisioned what her country– the first independent nation in Latin America – could become. “This Christmas was […]

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of friends, family and alumni are expected to gather in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel on Howard University’s campus at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, to celebrate the life and legacy of President Emeritus Dr. James E. Cheek. Cheek, who served as president from 1969 to 1989, steered the University through one of […]

Fifty years ago, four North Carolina A&T students took a stand against segregation by sitting down at a F.W. Woolworth’s store counter. This simple act by four freshmen, now known as the “Greensboro Four” or “A&T Four,” inspired students in North Carolina—and around the country. Over the weekend and on Monday, hundreds of people came […]

In an emotional show, Donnie Simpson bid farewell to WPGC listeners on January 29, bringing his popular Washington, D.C. morning talk show to an end. Simpson, considered by many to be an icon in the radio industry, worked for 32 years in the Washington, D.C. market, including nearly 17 years at WPGC. The show featured […]

City Council Chairman Vincent Gray has launched an inquiry into District Chancellor Michelle Rhee’s recent statements about the city’s school system in a magazine interview. Rhee told Fast Company magazine that teachers fired last year as part of her efforts to reform the school system had been accused of sexually and physically abusing students or […]

For lawmakers in Prince George’s County, this year’s General Assembly is all about boosting the image of Maryland’s second-largest Black enclave. Members of the county’s delegation say they are working on various forms of legislation to improve residents’ quality of life and attract prospective residents. Sen. Nathaniel Exum (D-Dist. 24) is introducing a bill that […]

NEW YORK – The American Civil Liberties Union today announced the appointment of longtime civil liberties and human rights advocate Laura Murphy as director of the ACLU Washington Legislative Office. Murphy previously headed the office from 1993-2005. “Laura’s career epitomizes effective, dynamic leadership and advocacy and she is the perfect person to head our legislative […]

Lawmakers in Prince George’s County are questioning the reduction in aid to the county in Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2011. The new budget sees a 2.5 percent reduction – $27 million – in aid for the county, the largest decrease for any jurisdiction in the state.  In contrast, neighboring counties such […]