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(Clinton, MD) — Police in Prince George’s County have arrested a suspect in a carjacking at a Walmart in Clinton. It happened around 7:30 yesterday morning in the parking lot of the Walmart on Branch Avenue. Police say the suspect took off in the victim’s truck, but crashed shortly after near the exit for the […]
District Launches New Ad Campaign Promoting School Attendance Effort Part of Cross-Agency Initiative to Improve Outcomes Through Truancy Prevention WHAT/WHO: Mayor Vincent C. Gray. Deputy Mayor for Education, De’Shawn Wright, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Beatriz “BB” Oteroand, the Honorable Zoe Bush, Associate Judge, D.C. Superior Court will unveil a new citywide ad campaign that reinforces the link between consistent school attendance and academic success. Research shows that missing […]
(Washington, DC) — DC Ward Eight Councilman Marion Barry is okay after suffering a minor health scare during the State of the District address last night. The 75-year-old former mayor, who is a diabetic, had an insulin-related issue, but he was able to get it under control. ABC-7 News reports that no ambulance was called […]
(Frederick, MD) — A former pastor at Barnesville Baptist Church in upper Montgomery County has admitted that he sexually abused a child. Seventy-four-year-old Joe Ivey of Walkersville pleaded guilty in Frederick County Circuit Court to one count of a sexual offense linked to a girl who was about ten-years-old when she was molested at Ivey’s […]
(Brentwood, MD) — Some but not all charges are being dropped by the Prince George’s County state’s attorney’s office against a man who was the target of police gunfire this past weekend in the Brentwood area. Two county police officers have been suspended in the incident in which 19-year-old Ryan Dorm of Cottage City escaped […]
Congratulations to Mayra Griffiths: The Majic Phenomenal Woman of the Month for February 2012! Each Month Majic 102.3 honors local women who are making positive strides in our community. Mayra Griffiths has touched countless lives with her tireless service. She is motivated by a heart that holds genuine concern for those less fortunate, and a true […]
More than 80 Prince Georges & DC Leaders attended The Radio One DC Stations “Meet/Greet/Tour” of the facility last Thursday, February 2nd, 2012.
(Via DCFAB) Last week, Cathy Hughes, founder of Radio One LLC was featured on a panel discussion for the Verizon Wireless Small Business series. Natasha Eubanks, who founded theYBF.com was also featured. Check out DCFAB for more pics of the event.
(Photo: Getty) President Obama dropped by the Washington Auto Show earlier today. That Ford Mustang isn’t a bad look for him! Shoutout to DCFab!
Radio One erected the exterior logo sign that overlooks Downtown Silver Spring’s Georgia Ave on Saturday. The sign serves as a public finishing touch to let our listening public know that Radio One is home.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s debut as a solo artist Madame Tussauds launched the Michael Jackson Experience traveling exhibit over the weekend. 20 dancers ranging from 13- to 18-years-old from Alexandria’s Strictly Rhythm Dance Center today danced to a medley of classics by the ‘King of Pop,’ dressed in MJ-style costumes outside of the attraction. […]
