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OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY ROLLS OUT THE LINEUP FOR ITS WASHIGTON, DC CENTENNIAL CONCLAVE (Washington, DC) An extraordinary number of high-ranking military men, well-known business men, accomplished entertainers, and exceptional pro athletes will join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated in celebration of its Centennial Conclave slated for July 27th through 31st, at the Walter E. […]
(Montclair, CA) — Bethany Baptist Church in the Los Angeles area describes itself as a “family-oriented” congregation. Associated Baptist Press says the church is reeling following the news that its 53-year-old music minister was caught by police in the act of molesting a 15-year-old girl. Mark William Michaels was fired by the church after his […]
The DC area will be under a heat advisory again today. The National Weather Service says the advisory will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. The high temperature is expected to be in the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 100 and 105. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments […]
(Washington, DC) — DC Councilman Harry Thomas Jr., who is facing corruption charges, is reportedly being urged to give up his position as chairman of the economic development committee. WRC-TV reports that DC Council Chairman Kwame Brown held a private council meeting yesterday following accusations made by the District attorney general that Thomas used 300-thousand-dollars in government money […]
(Washington, DC)– Due to an “out-pouring” of community support, the funeral of a 20 year old woman and her eleven-month-old-daughter will now be held at Temple of Praise Deliverance Church Friday, June 10th, 2011 starting at 10:00am.Forty-one-year-old DC Cop Richmond Phillips is accused of killing Wynetta Wright and then allegedly leaving her daughter Jaylin in […]
(Prince George’s County, MD) — The DC cop facing a murder charge for the death of a 20-year-old woman, now faces a manslaughter charge in the death of her eleven-month-old child. Forty-one-year-old Richmond Phillips was charged yesterday in death of Wynetta Wright’s daughter Jaylin. Phillips is accused of killing Wynetta Wright then allegedly leaving her […]
(Herndon, VA) — Women living in the area of Merrybrook Court in Herndon are concerned for their safety after the weekend sexual assault of a neighbor. Police say an armed man broke into the locked apartment of a 23-year-old woman early Saturday morning, assaulted her and fled. Detectives canvassed the area yesterday, handing out fliers and asking […]
(Washington, DC) — Hundreds of nurses are expected to descend on Capitol Hill today to rally against proposed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid. Nearly one-thousand nurses from 31 states are set to participate in the demonstrations outside the White House, Congress and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters. National Nurses United will propose a new […]
(Tysons Corner, VA) — Overnight lane closures are scheduled this week on the Beltway in the Tysons Corner area. It’s due to work on the Dulles Metrorail project, specifically, the building of rail bridges near Route 123. It means three of four lanes will close from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and […]
(Oxon Hill, MD) — Prince George’s County police say a drunk driver caused a car crash that killed three people yesterday morning on Indian Head Highway in Oxon Hill. They say an SUV failed to brake and rear-ended a car which crashed into a tree after it was forced off the road. Three passengers in […]