May 2016

Did DUSTY or DALLAS Hold the Throne Down at DC Armory?

The cards were stacked high Friday, May 13th at DC Stadium Armory when RocNation presented throne boxing with most in attendance anticipating to see hometown hero, Hernandez-Harrison defeat Dallas, Jr.  Before the main event Sam Crossed defeated Damion Reed in a packed action four round bout fight.  In round two Crossed delivered many body shots …

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McDuffie Holds Ward 5 Leadership Budget Meeting

On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, McDuffie hosted his second Ward 5 Leadership Meeting at Trinity University. In preparation for the Council’s vote on the Mayor’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Budget, Councilmember McDuffie along with the Council’s Budget Office, met with Ward 5 ANC Commissioners, Civic Association Presidents, and other community stakeholders to discuss the District’s …

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MPD Announces Three Safe Zones

In an effort to combat robberies in the District, on Thursday, April 21st, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced three designated Exchange Zones. These zones will serve as safe places for residents and visitors to exchange and complete transactions of online purchases. Several individuals have been targeted after using mobile marketplace applications to buy or …

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Understanding and Embracing Culture: Adventures in Indonesia

Apa Kabar? means \”how are you\” in the Indonesian language. Now sound it out, give it a try! The month of May honors Asian American Pacific Islanders, and three years ago, reporter Mindy Jo had the opportunity to visit Jakarta Indonesia, Bali and many other provinces.  While visiting Jakarta Indonesia, she was approached by young …

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Taking it Back to Indonesia: Honoring AAPI Heritage Month

It\’s been exactly three years and two days since I last visited Indonesia, and in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month I thought it would be tremendous to share my journey to the Unknown.  Why Indonesia you might ask?  It\’s quite simple. While attending the University of the District of Columbia, my colleague …

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