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Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan declared a state of emergency on May 27 after heavy rain flooded Ellicott City, leaving comparable damage to the 2016 floods where cars were washed away and property was destroyed.

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Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC) is proud to announce IMAGINE Family Day: PGAAMCC Festival and Book Fair. Join us June 16th, 2018, 2-6pm for a free day of fun for the entire family, with interactive, and educational community festivities designed to celebrate the cultural and artistic diversity in Prince George’s County.  […]

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The Death Penalty in Maryland could be back in play. In May of 2013, the Death Penalty was repealed but with the increase of cop killings, it is being put on the table. After Tuesday’s killing of Officer Amy Caprio, a group ot state lawmakers are working to bring this law back into action. The […]

PANCREATIC CANCER IS THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST CANCER AND TAKES NINETY-ONE PERCENT OF ITS VICTIMS WITHIN FIVE YEARS. THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK IS DETERMINED TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES TODAY AND DOUBLE SURVIVAL BY 2020, BUT WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT IN OUR URGENT MISSION TO SAVE LIVES. ON JUNE NINTH, JOIN THE PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK […]

A large sinkhole was spotted on the lawn of the White House, and police have effectively blocked off the area for safety. While it appeared to be an invitation for the Orange Overlord of Chaos President Donald Trump to come on back home, it could be a result of heavy rains in the Washington, D.C. area […]

18-Years old, if that, fresh out of Ballou, Z-Roc. Since the release of DWID, the Weight On Me artist has been catching attention quickly around Southeast and Instagram. From hearing the content of both DWID & the follow up EP, DWID II, I’ve learned that Z-Roc’s lyrical capabilities go way beyond his age. Take “Weight On Me” […]

DC-based Lil Dream just dropped off his new 5-track EP, “Swipe Rixh.” With only two features, Dream takes care of a majority of the production on this one. Each track contains a certain vibe showcasing a sense of versatility and consistency as you make your way down the jam packed EP. In the time of […]

Join Impact DMV for a college prep workshop! Date: May 20th Time: 1pm to 3:30pm Address: 8501 Jericho Dr. Landover, MD 20785 IMPACTdmv, Inc. is a Prince George’s County-based nonprofit. This workshop is focused on students in grades 9-12. Both parents and students are invited to join Impact for a workshop covering everything from the college […]

On May 17th, Largo’s multi-artist, Dreemy Alpha released his debut music project, 3FB Forever, accompanied by cinematic visuals from his popular production company, YSE Studios; featuring Lazy Da Kidd, Will Tha Rapper, Tino Loud, Jeff 2 Funny, and even a cameo from your’s truly. The release of the EP comes with 10 songs of a story themed around, “A City […]

https://twitter.com/Qdafool_RS/status/997018364785692673 So back in April, Q Da Fool had returned to WKYS’s mixer meeting with a new deal in hand with Roc Nation. Rumors had been already been spiraling around the Largo rapper and the brand new record label; at the meeting he previewed the records from an upcoming collective. Needless to say, Q Da […]

Join more than 20 local organizations on Wednesday, May 30, to ask D.C. council candidates what they will do to reform the city’s criminal justice policies. That’s Wednesday, May 30, 6 to 8 pm at 945 G St. NW, on the corner of 10th and G. Go to acludc.org to learn more.

Urban One Chairperson and Founder Cathy Hughes is being honored today in her hometown Omaha, Nebraska! The street she grew up on is being renamed in her honor to Cathy Hughes Boulevard. See more exclusive photos and content from this weeks celebration can also be found on her social platforms @urbanmediamaven & CathyHughes.com