The Kellen Winslow Trial Starcks Recently, former University of Miami star Kellen Winslow Jr. was accused of and found guilty of raping a 58-year-old homeless woman last year in north San Diego. This is very unsettling considering the success that this man has had over his life and career. The former pro bowler was at […]
5/28/2019 The Washington Wizards front office has taken an interest in the young point-guard Lonzo Ball. This is intriguing news looking at the Wizards, their roster, and their franchise star John Wall. The Wizards are seeking to trade all-star shooting guard Bradley Beal in exchange for the young point guard. In doing so, this
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 out of every 5 Americans experiences a mental health issue in any given year. But even though individualized treatment can improve outcomes and quality of life for these individuals, fully 60% of them won\’t seek treatment. Why is this so? Social stigma is a likely contributing
Today, while looking through a magazine, I saw a segment on ‘family portraits”. These photos reminded me that summertime is quickly approaching, and family reunions will be taking place. I thought about how a friend recently told me that she wasn’t attending her family reunion because she “can’t stand her cousin because she slept with
04Jun 2019 by cmmcduffie Legislation comes as the growing #DontMuteDC movement calls for respect for Go-Go and the culture of the District of Columbia Washington, D.C. — Today, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie introduced the Go-Go Official Music of the District of Columbia Designation Act of 2019. In addition to amending the official D.C. code to […]
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser proclaimed June 2019 as Immigrant Heritage Month, kicking off the month with a community celebration. At the event, Mayor Bowser awarded financial support to several District residents who are going through the naturalization process. “Washington, DC is a stronger and more vibrant city because of […]
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The Franciscan Monastery on 1400 Quincy St N.E. is a true architectural, religious, and spiritual gem in the middle of Ward 5. The pictures below are just a glimpse of its splendor. Take the tour and remember to look up, down, and at every corner of this magnificent treasure. Photos by: Jahair Jones [ngg src=\”galleries\”
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC) play a critical role in the District of Columbia governance. These elected bodies deal with issues of local importance. They function as liaisons between neighborhoods and the DC government. This article will introduce you to the basics every politically engaged District resident needs to know about ANCs. 1. What Does My
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May 15, 2019 The sideshow shenanigans between ANC Chairman Clarence Lee and former Commissioner Kathy Henderson is increasingly more of a carnival act minus the ringmaster and clown car. The pervasive eye-rolling, call and response, ignored raised hand for acknowledgment, and refusal to take questions disguised as keeping the meeting on schedule is increasingly transparent.
A \’hotspot\’ is a site where anyone with a computer or other device with Wi-Fi capability can come and browse the Internet for free using the District’s wireless network. OCTO has installed hotspots in every Ward to provide convenient, citywide Wi-Fi Internet access for all. To help people get to the hotspots, OCTO created a simple mapping application that displays all the wi-fi hotspots and information about each hotspot site.
