I am absolutely through the roof ecstatic about the move the General Manager of the Washington Wizards Ernie Grunfeld made getting rid of Marcin Gortat and replacing him with a possible Hall of Famer big man in Dwight Howard. This move was an all-around boost to the team on and off of the court. Now, […]
This is the second story in a series regarding MID City Financials renovation of the Brookland Manor Apartments (RIA project). Read our first article: Litigation Looms over Brookland Manor \”A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on\” – Winston Churchill Those words were used
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Reprint of June 5, 2018 Press Release Washington, DC – Yesterday, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie, Chair of the Committee on Business and Economic Development, introduced three pieces of legislation in response to recent incidents of gun violence in the District of Columbia: The Center for Firearm Violence Prevention Research Establishment Act of 2018 The Neighborhood
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Amidst a shortage of affordable housing nationwide, block by block of the District is being devoured by high-rise condos, pop-up town homes or lavish multi-story single-family homes as the number of make-shift tents under overpasses and bridges increases. Affordable housing is becoming an oxymoron as families have to decide between paying rent, buying groceries,
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While Starbucks was closing 8000 stores to conduct its Racial-Bias education the Disney Company was tossed into its own controversy by Roseanne Barr. The so-called comedian decided to exercise her First Amendment right to hurl a racist comment to Valerie Jarrett, the former senior advisor to President Barack Obama. Starbucks\’ seemingly swift condemnation of
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Washington, D.C. — Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie (Ward 5) has issued the following statement on gun violence of the past weekend, and a new violence intervention imitative: “I am deeply saddened and upset by the senseless gun violence that has taken place across communities in the District over the weekend. Here we are, merely weeks before
Is Starbucks leaning forward and setting the example of how to handle racial insensitivity or are they orchestrating a masterful public relations campaign? In the era of Black Lives Matter, Hands up, don\’t shoot, and I Can\’t Breathe are they fearing a \”No Black Coffee Here\” tagline? On April 17, 2018 Starbucks issued a press
The District of Columbia, a dynamic city home to the capitol of the United States of America. It was once known as \”Chocolate City,\” 200 years after President Lincoln signed the five day delayed Declaration of Independence Proclamation, setting the slaves free. Despite the ongoing battle for \”Statehood,\” the District has made some strides towards
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Photos courtesy of Savagex.com SavagexFenty by Rihanna was probably the most anticipated clothing launch of the summer. It was teased on social media as a lingerie line for women of all shapes and sizes. With Rihanna’s edgy style and sex appeal, women anxiously waited for this release. I purposely set my coins aside just to
Mid-City Financial has faced an uphill battle since it unveiled plans two years ago to renovate the 1940-era Brookland Manor Apartments. Surviving lawsuits, protests and complaints of super aggressive eviction tactics, the renovation of the apartments is finally moving forward with Stage One of the Rhode Island Avenue (RIA) Project. Despite approval to move
