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Hyperlocal and Hyper-Unheralded: Washington’s Advisory Neighborhood Commission System, Explained
The leaves are changing colors, t-shirts are making way for hoodies, and pumpkin spice lattes are the top-selling drink at Starbucks, which can only mean one thing – it’s election season in DC. While the District won’t be the site of a hotly-contested chief executive’s race or a majority-defining Senate seat up for grabs, Washington’s…
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Rail Agreement Avoids Disruptions to Supply Chain and Passenger Travel
CORRECTION: A previous version of this story had Ms. Tanya Penny’s name listed as Tanya Perry. The error has been corrected. Freight rail employee unions and company officials reached a deal early Thursday, following 20 hours of marathon talks, ending fears of a nationwide strike that would compromise shipments and further disrupt public transportation. Members…
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In Visit to Howard University, Peter Obi Promises New Era of Nigerian Leadership
On Thursday, Nigerian presidential candidate Peter Obi stopped by Howard University’s Cramton Auditorium to deliver a lecture on good governance, as the West African nation’s presidential campaign season kicks off. Although the event started an hour late, the 1,500-seat auditorium was packed when Obi entered the venue, and his supporters, who call themselves ‘Obidients,’ greeted…
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After a Historic 2021-22 Season, Coach Kenneth Blakeney and the Howard Bison Are Ready to Soar Higher
How do you follow up on Howard men’s basketball’s best season since 2002? That’s the question Head Coach Kenneth Blakeney is looking to answer this season. Last year, the Bison went 16-13, good for second in the NCAA’s Division 1 MEAC Conference and a dramatic turnaround from the previous two seasons’ 1-4 and 4-29 records. …