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Detroit– The Queen of Soul is not one to divulge much about her personal life away from the spotlight. She is known to be an intensely private person. Speaking exclusively to JET for the third interview since announcing that doctors advised she cancel all concerts until May because of her health, she says: “I am […]
R&B legend Teena Marie has died, Washington Watch host Roland Martin has confirmed. Reports of her untimely death spread online after a tweet from Ronald Isley. The soul crooner wrote: “Just found out a friend, Teena Marie passed away. I really didn’t expect to hear this. RIP. We will miss you much!” FOR THE LATEST […]
Prospective students visiting Hood College already receive a look into life at the college. Soon, they’ll get a taste of it, too. The college has partnered with Uncle Ralph’s Not Yet Famous Cookies in Frederick to produce the “Hood” Cookie. The 3-ounce chocolate-chunk cookie will be given out to prospective students and their families when […]
By LARRY O’DELL Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed Liberty University’s lawsuit challenging the Obama administration’s new federal health care law, declaring that a provision requiring most individuals to obtain insurance is constitutional. University law school dean Mathew Staver said in a telephone interview that he will promptly appeal […]
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A judge says Richmond’s noise ordinance is too broad and unconstitutionally promotes religion. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Richmond General District Chief Judge Robert A. Pustilik overturned the ordinance Tuesday. The ruling came in a case involving music played by a band at a party. The ordinance prohibits sound such as […]
Rushern Baker is set to take the oath of office as the new Prince George’s County executive. He replaces Jack Johnson, who’s been indicted on corruption charges. Johnson was led away from his home in handcuffs last month, accused of tampering with evidence of possible bribes from developers. Baker is a lawyer and former state […]
WASHINGTON — Many of December’s sights and sounds are welcome reminder to most that Christmas is just around the corner. But one particular noise fills some with dread. As wreaths and laurels pop up in public spaces, so do the Salvation Army bell ringers, standing on street corners and in front of stores, soliciting pedestrians […]
WASHINGTON – The Washington Teachers’ Union, which represents over 4,000 D.C. school teachers, elected a new president Tuesday. Nathan Saunders defeated incumbent George Parker by a vote of 556 to 480. Parker was union president during the negotiations of the latest teachers’ contract, which saw a teacher assessment system put in place that led to […]
A 50-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with throwing a girl off a Tysons Corner parking garage walkway, who fell to her death. Carmela Dela Rosa, of Ellenwood Drive in Fairfax, allegedly threw her two-and-a-half-year-old granddaughter, Angelyn Ogdoc, off a fourth-level walkway around 7:15 p.m. Monday night at the Tysons Corner Center. Dela Rosa […]
WASHINGTON – Metro has discovered numerous escalator brake issues since the transit agency started inspecting its fleet, officials say. Metro officials say 568 escalators had their brakes inspected as of Wednesday, and 40 have had their brakes replaced. Ten brake units were oily and have been repaired, while 16 escalators were taken out of service. […]