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Harlem Globetrotters Dribble Through D.C., Kick off 'Summer of Physical Fitness' 29 May 2013 | 01:00 am
The world renowned basketball troupe Harlem Globetrotters will launch its nationwide series of summer youth basketball clinics by dribbling and spinning basketballs on a two-mile trek through D.C. on ...
Study: African-Americans Confident about Financial Future 25 May 2013 | 06:00 am
African-Americans' financial affluence — and their confidence in the economy — is growing, according to a study by a prominent insurance company. Prudential Financial Inc. released the results of its...
Michelle Obama, Kerry Washington Visit Savoy Elementary School 25 May 2013 | 03:06 am
First Lady Michelle Obama told a group of students at Savoy Elementary School on Friday that while it's not the end of the world if they make mistakes, not to let failures get in the way of their trek...
First Lady Obama and Kerry Washington at Savoy Elementary 25 May 2013 | 01:18 am
First Lady Michelle Obama and actress Kerry Washington attend a performance at Savoy Elementary School in Southeast Washington.
D.C. Mayor Gray Proclaims May 25 as 'Africa Day' 24 May 2013 | 06:48 am
D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray has proclaimed May 25 as "Africa Day" in the District to commemorate the 50th anniversary of African Liberation Day. The mayor's Office on African Affairs (OAA) and the Mus...
D.C. Mayor Gray to Open Resource Room for Foster Parents 24 May 2013 | 06:26 am
D.C. Mayor Vincent C. Gray will open a resource room for foster parents Friday at the Child and Family Services Agency headquarters in Southeast. The room will be named after the late Eugene N. Hamil...
U.Md. Student on Fast Track to Success with NASCAR 24 May 2013 | 01:23 am
A University of Maryland student has been selected by NASCAR for a paid summer internship as part of a program aimed at cultivating diversity within the racing giant's ranks. Kelsey Nelson of Germant...
Health Benefit Exchange Takes Root 23 May 2013 | 11:36 pm
The District of Columbia recently passed a critical federal test of its Health Benefits Exchange IT system, and that has paved the way for the city to push toward establishing a comprehensive health p...
D.C. Council Passes Record $12.1B Budget for 2014 23 May 2013 | 07:08 am
The D.C. Council unanimously approved a record $12.1 billion city budget Wednesday, with millions earmarked for low-income housing, additional arts funding and increased library and Circulator bus ser...
Redskins' Training Camp Moves to Richmond 23 May 2013 | 01:03 am
Lush green grass covers the vast playing field, the locker room needs just a little sprucing up, and the training area is almost ready at the new Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center in Ric...
