Afreximbank launches ATDC to aid SMEs, and partners with companies in DR Congo, Zimbabwe, and Angola to support Their economies.…
Today: September 11, 2025
Latest
Prince George’s Police Department has announced the arrest of 35-year-old Hugo Rene Hernandez Mendez of Bowie, charged with first- and second-degree murder in the tragic death of 19-year-old DaCara Thompson. Ms. Thompson was last seen on August 22nd, and her body was…
The Breromi Hair Clique Lawsuit centers on a legal conflict between Black inventor Breana Askew and competitor Kirsten Owens regarding the rights to a magnetic hair accessory. The case raises IP concerns.…
The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) announced that detectives developed probable cause on September 5 to charge a suspect in the killing of 19-year-old DaCara Thompson. Officials said Hugo Rene Hernandez Mendez, 35, of Bowie, Maryland, is charged with first- and…
Join us in celebrating a true servant of God, Reverend Charles Agbaza, on his 85th birthday! A look at his legacy of faith, wisdom, and compassionate leadership in our community.…
Lola Vision Systems, a DMV-based artificial intelligence and semiconductor startup has taken home the $125,000 grand prize at Investfest’s annual startup pitch competition, edging out hundreds of competitors from across the country. What was slated for a $125K investment competition turned into a $250,000…
Health, Place & Space: Familiar Diasporic Narratives in the Nation’s Capital and Beyond In Southeast DC, root shock looks like elevated depression among elders who can no longer walk familiar streets, like mothers rerouting daily journeys to get children to school, and…
AfroPicnic DMV brought together the region’s vibrant multicultural diaspora for a one-of-a-kind experience celebrating culture, music, and community. There are events, and then there are events – especially those ones that promise “good vibes” but rarely deliver. TANTV’s first-ever AfroPicnic delivered on…
“Today’s vote is a tremendous win for the business community and our wider city and region,” the DC Chamber of Commerce said Friday after the D.C. Council voted 9–3 to advance the RFK Stadium campus redevelopment. “We thank the members of the…
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14169, imposing a 90‑day freeze on nearly all U.S. foreign development assistance—including much of USAID’s programming—pending a review of its alignment with American foreign policy. By March, this had evolved into the abrupt termination of roughly 83…
Advanced-reactor developer X-energy will move its headquarters to Gaithersburg and open a new test-and-training center in Frederick, promising 525 new jobs and cementing Maryland’s bid to lead the next wave of clean-energy manufacturing. However, skepticism around small modular reactor (SMR) economics, waste…
Authors
