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(College Park, MD) — An explosion in a chemistry lab sent two University of Maryland students to the hospital yesterday. Prince George’s County Fire and EMS spokesman Mark Brady says nitric and sulphuric acid came together in a trash container and, for unknown reasons, caused a violent chemical reaction. Investigators are checking to see if […]
Congratulations are in order to Radio One DC’s News and Community Affairs Director (Sheila Stewart) named “Black Radio News Director Of The Year”over the weekend at The Washington Post with The National Black Press Association. Stewart was among notables in the category for “excellence” in journalism and community service. Stewart is a “pillar” in the […]
Radio One is recruiting college students for its internship program. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college degree program and eligible to earn internship credit. A major in Broadcasting, Journalism, or Communication preferred. Applicants must be 18 years or older and possess valid school identification. Applicants must also possess excellent communication skills and the […]
Historical Black College Students, Graduates Fraternities, Sororities, Civic and Church Groups are being encouraged to sign up and walk in the HBCU “Health Walk” Saturday, September 17th, 2011 from 8a-11a. The walk will kick off at The U.S. Capital Reflecting Pool located at 107 Cannon HOB Washington DC 20515. You can walk with Harlem Globetrotter […]
(Washington, DC) — Fewer Washingtonians will travel at least 50 miles from home this coming Labor Day weekend, although that won’t be noticed on the highways. Triple-A Mid-Atlantic estimates more than 730-thousand DC area residents will flee the area for the final holiday weekend of the summer, a two-point-two-percent decrease from last year. A Triple-A […]
(Mineral, VA) — Another aftershock emanating from the town of Mineral, Virginia, has been felt this morning. The 3.4 magnitude quake rattled the ground at 5:09 a.m. this morning about three-miles below the surface. This is the latest of more than 20 aftershocks since last week’s magnitude 5.8 quake. The strongest aftershock so far has […]
(High Point, NC) -A High Point, North Carolina church has instituted a drive-through prayer service . According to the “Enterprise” Memorial United Methodist Church stations volunteers one night a week at various spots in the parking holding signs inviting motorists to stop by for a few words of prayer. Senior pastor Jessie Keaton says the […]
(Washington, DC) –President Obama looks at the losses left behind by Hurricane Irene and that includes, the human losses. Obama says the country’s thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones in the storm. He says Irene remains a dangerous storm that continues to produce heavy rain. Obama says many Americans are […]
Many Schools Closed After Hurricane (Undated) –The effects of Hurricane Irene are prompting most area public schools to close today. The following systems will be off today: Anne Arundel County Baltimore City Baltimore County Calver County Caroline County Cecil County Harford County Howard County Kent County Queen Anne’s County St. Mary’s County Talbot County In […]
Huge names like the legendary group The Impressions, Patti Labelle, Eddie Levert, Anthony Hamilton, India Arie, Ray Chew and his band Ray Chew LIVE and Naturally 7 made it out Thursday evening to pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. for the Message In The Music Concert. The artists performed legendary sounds of the Civil […]