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(Forestville, MD)  —   A death investigation is under way in Prince George’s County after police found a body inside a burning vehicle. Police and firefighters were called to the 29-hundred block of Kaverton Road in Forestville around 12:40 a.m. for the report of a car fire.  But once the fire was put out, a body […]

Washington, DC – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) yesterday announced a $1 million grant from Walmart to support the CBCF/Walmart Emerging Leaders Internship Program.  The announcement marks Walmart’s renewed commitment to supporting deserving African-American college students who are interested in internships on Capitol Hill or with government agencies. Walmart has donated $2 million to […]

(Ashburn, VA)  —  We should find out today who the Washington Football Team’s starting quarterback will be this Sunday when they take on the Carolina Panthers. An announcement is expected from Washington Football Team Park after players finish today’s practice session.  Rex Grossman has started every game so far this season, but the offense seemed […]

(Washington, DC)  — Principals in the DC school system are getting a raise.  Under a new payscale that was retroactively put into effect at the start of this school year, the average salary of a DC Public School Principal will rise to 123-thousand dollars.  An elementary school principal will start with a 100-thousand-dollar salary.  The […]

We have some horrible news to report regarding 11-year-old William McQuain. Montgomery County police have found human remains they believe are those of 11-year-old William McQuain, who was last seen about two weeks ago. The body was found Tuesday morning by a K-9 officer in a wooded area of the westbound shoulder of Route 121 […]

The MLK memorial event brought numerous celebrities to the District this weekend. Kevin Hart hit up the Love Nightclub on Saturday night for what was called the MLK After Party. He was also joined by NBA ballers Andray Blatche and Kevin Durant who came out to to party. Shoutout to EliteDCMag for the pics! The MLK […]

Yesterday was all about echoes. Echoes from voices past continuing into beyond. A sea of tens of thousands cheer and chanting as they looked up at video monitors showing the first family walking down a pathway of Martin Luther King’s most inspiring quotes en route to a ceremony to dedicate a memorial to honor his […]

(Manassas, VA)  — Police in Virginia are investigating a weekend arson.  A suspect is in custody. Tanisha Bates is accused of starting a fire that damaged six apartments in Manassas.  No one was hurt at the Sunnygate Apartments, but at least two dozen people are homeless. Source: Copyright © 2011 Metro Networks Inc.

(Washington, DC)  —  Apparently DC Mayor Vincent Gray isn’t in the clear yet when it comes to accusations of fraud and bribery.  The “Washington Post” reports federal investigators continue to dig into claims that Gray’s campaign bribed a political rival to levy attacks against then-incumbent Adrian Fenty. Source: Copyright © 2011 Metro Networks Inc.

The Washington Washington Football Team are embarking on several initiatives to promote October’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at both FedExField and Washington Football Team Park. The Washington Football Team’s breast cancer awareness game will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The game will feature: Game balls with pink ribbon decals […]

(Washington, DC)  —  President Obama spoke at the dedication for the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC today. The dedication was supposed to happen in late August, but it was delayed due to Hurricane Irene. Other participants on Washington, DC’s National Mall will include Reverend Jesse Jackson, actress Cicely Tyson, and the […]

11 year old William Mcquain was abducted after his 51 year old mom was discovered murdered in their home. An Amber Alert remains in place as Maryland State Police continue to search for a child whose mother was found dead in Germantown, Md. The Amber Alert was issued just after midnight Thursday for 11-year-old William McQuain, […]