– Part of how happy a married person feels may be tied to their genetic makeup. Researchers at the University of California Berkeley found a gene that helps regulate the hormone seratonin can affect how someone reacts emotionally to what’s going on in their marriage. In a 13-year study of married couples, they learned the […]
(Washington, DC) — Maryland Congresswoman Donna Edwards is co-sponsoring legislation to make the Washington Washington Football Team name illegal. The Democrat who represents a district including FedEx Field says it’s “well time” for such a bill. She adds, she certainly understands “where the Native American community is coming from.” Source: Copyright © 2013 Metro Networks […]
(Falls Church, VA) — You’re going to have to save a lot if you want to buy a home in Falls Church. With houses costing an average 630-thousand dollars, the “Washington Business Journal” reports Falls Church is the most expensive housing market in the Washington, DC area. The Business Journal says the city has seen […]
(Miami, FL) — After years of delays, the man accused of killing Washington Washington Football Team safety Sean Taylor is finally going on trial. According to the “Miami Herald,” jury selection gets underway today in the case against Eric Rivera. Because Rivera was 17 at the time of the incident, he faces life in prison […]
Children who don’t have a regular bedtime may have more trouble behaving at home or at school. This finding from a British study is based on information about the sleep and behavioral problems of more than ten-thousand kids. The researchers found children without a regular bedtime scored worse on behavior issues like getting into fights […]
(Cleveland, OH) — October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” and studies have shown most deaths from breast cancer occur in unscreened women. Doctors say early detection is key. The American Cancer Society recommends getting your first mammogram at age 35, then a yearly mammogram at age 40. It’s also critical to do self-exams. Doctors say […]
(Washington, DC) — Police made dozens of arrests in a prostitution sting in downtown Washington. Sixty people were taken into custody over the span of 36 hours over the weekend. According to DC Police, their “Operation Off the Streets Two” targeted all levels of prostitution, from street level to postings online and even some involving […]
(Washington, DC) — The barriers came down at the World War Two Memorial in Washington, DC. What was called the “Million Vets March” converged yesterday on the memorial where veterans and others removed barricades that have been up during the partial government shutdown. It was a protest over the closing of monuments and memorials. Some […]
(Washington, DC) — Georgetown University is offering free classes to federal workers who are furloughed because of the government shutdown. WRC-TV reports it’s the second time the university has offered the deal since the shutdown began as the first round of classes filled up in a matter of days. The University says the courses, offered […]
(Washington, DC) — The principal at Wilson High school in DC has said he’ll ask his students about the idea of banning Washington Washington Football Team clothing. Pete Cahall says a student approached him with the idea to not let kids wear the clothing because some Native Americans find the team name offensive. He says […]
College-bound District high school students have an opportunity to sharpen their test-taking skills at the Princeton Review SAT Test workshop sponsored by Shiloh Baptist Church on October 26, 2013 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Admission to the workshop is free for students in grades 9 through 12 who live in metropolitan Washington, D.C. Visit www.hbcucouncil.com<http://www.hbcucouncil.com/> for more […]
(Richmond, VA) — If you’ve been meaning to buy a new washer, fridge or other larger appliance, this weekend you can do it tax-free in Virginia. The items have to have an Energy Star or Water Sense label for efficiency and cost less than 25-hundred dollars. Joel Davison, spokesman for the state tax department, says […]