<![CDATA[Howard University News Service - Local RSS]]> /se/howard-university-news-service-local-rss-1.862420 en-us Sun, 5 Feb 2012 60 <![CDATA[Who’s the Rudest of Them All? N.Y., but D.C. Is No. 3]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/who-s-the-rudest-of-them-all-n-y-but-d-c-is-no-3-1.2755274 Odochi Ibe
Ugly Politics Pushes D.C. Higher on Rude Cities List

The district pushed past Boston and Los Angeles for the No. 3 spot on Travel and Leisure Magazine's list of rudest cities, lagging behind Miami and New York. ...

]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2012 1.2755274 Local Odochi Ibe Local <![CDATA[#BarackTalk Sparks Dialogue on Young Voters, the State of the Union]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/baracktalk-sparks-dialogue-on-young-voters-the-state-of-the-union-1.2751720 Macy L. Freeman

The second annual #BarackTalk State of the Union watch party intermixed hip-hop with politics during a series of panel discussions with rappers and young activists. ...

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 1.2751720 Local BarackTalk State of the Union watch party intermixed hip-hop with politics during a series of panel discussions with rappers and young activists. ...]]> Macy L. Freeman Local <![CDATA[Community Gathers to Unveil History]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/community-gathers-to-unveil-history-1.2726440 Maya Rhodan
By: Maya Rhodan

Community members and leaders came out to celebrate the unveiling of the Georgia Avenue Historical Trail, the trail features 19 markers. ...

]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 1.2726440 Local Maya Rhodan Local <![CDATA[Community Ties]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/community-ties-1.2726358 Brielle Williams

Local place of worship Alfred Street Baptist Church is a community staple with its historical tours and investment in public housing. ...

]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 1.2726358 Local Brielle Williams Local <![CDATA[Ward 5 ANC Meeting Motions to Stop Full Yum]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/ward-5-anc-meeting-motions-to-stop-full-yum-1.2637615 Tahirah Hairston

Some Ward 5 residents oppose granting a liquor license to Full Yum Carryout Restaurant. During an Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting, community members said the area already has too many liquor stores. ...

]]> Fri, 7 Oct 2011 1.2637615 Local Tahirah Hairston Local <![CDATA[Local Universities and Businesses Buy Into a Day Without Cars]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/local-universities-and-businesses-buy-into-a-day-without-cars-1.2600756 Na’Tasha Jones

As a part of Car Free Day, D.C. Metro area businesses and universities encourage residents to use alternative transportation methods through various activities and...

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 1.2600756 Local As a part of Car Free Day, D.C. Metro area businesses and universities encourage residents to use alternative transportation methods through various activities and...]]> Na’Tasha Jones Local <![CDATA[Local Universities and Businesses Buy Into a Day Without Cars]]> Na’Tasha Jones
By: Na’Tasha Jones

As a part of Car Free Day, D.C. Metro area businesses and universities encourage residents to use alternative transportation methods through various activities and sales. ...

]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 1.2600738 Local D.C. Metro area businesses and universities encourage residents to use alternative transportation methods through various activities and sales. ...]]> Na’Tasha Jones Local <![CDATA[The Washington Middle School for Girls Volunteer in the gear up for SE Farmers Market ]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/the-washington-middle-school-for-girls-volunteer-in-the-gear-up-for-se-farmers-market-1.2211470 Kirsten Lewis
The Arc in Southeast Washington D.C. takes steps to opening a farmers market for Summer 2011

WASHINGTON and ndash; A group of over 30 seventh and eighth grade girls from the Washington Middle School for Girls, located in the Arc, spent their school day planting trees to contribute to the Farmer's Market projected to open this upcoming ...

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 1.2211470 Local Kirsten Lewis Local <![CDATA[Bringing the Beat to Benning Branch Library]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/bringing-the-beat-to-benning-branch-library-1.2211446 Kirsten Lewis
African Heritage Dancers and Drummers display musical talents for members of Benning Branch Library

'The sound of drums evokes dancing, in the African heritage dancing was the way that the people could tell what kind of person you were,' said Melvin Deal during his lecture of the history of African drumming and dancing. Deal, a native ...

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 1.2211446 Local Kirsten Lewis Local <![CDATA[Research Day at Howard University's College of Medicine]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/research-day-at-howard-university-s-college-of-medicine-1.2211290 Kirsten Lewis
By: Kirsten Lewis

The first ever Research Day held at the Howard University College of Medicine proved to be a major success. The event was hosted by a committee of 12 professors from all schools and colleges under the umbrella of health sciences at Howard Un...

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 1.2211290 Local Kirsten Lewis Local <![CDATA[Ms. Kurtz First Grade Class falls in love with HU volunteers]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/ms-kurtz-first-grade-class-falls-in-love-with-hu-volunteers-1.2211229 Kirsten Lewis
By: Kirsten LewisVolunteer from Howard University's 2011 Alternative Spring break assist teachers at Cleveland Elem.

WASHINGTON --- The wide eyed, first graders rushed to the door of their colorful classroom to hug the volunteers of Howard University's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) goodbye on their last day at Cleveland Elementary. The Howard Un...

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 1.2211229 Local Kirsten Lewis Local <![CDATA[The ‘Murder Capitol’ reaches lowest homicide rate in over a decade]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/the-murder-capitol-reaches-lowest-homicide-rate-in-over-a-decade-1.2210771 Kirsten Lewis
By: Kirsten Lewis Washington DC also known as the "Murder Capitol" reaches it's lowest homicide rates in over 10 years

Washington DC residents have seen the lowest crime rates in the past 10 years. DC officials express advances that have heip to decrease crime and expectations for upcoming years. ...

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2011 1.2210771 Local Kirsten Lewis Local <![CDATA[Local Business Thrives With Needle and Thread]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/local-business-thrives-with-needle-and-thread-1.2210323 Meika Lawson

J.C. Lofton Tailors have been a staple in the D.C. community since 2000 and continues to thrive as a Black-owned business. ...

]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2011 1.2210323 Local Meika Lawson Local <![CDATA[Rolling on the River]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/rolling-on-the-river-1.2208062 By Derrick Haynes
The District promotes community efforts to clean up the Anacostia River.

Despite the trash build-up and pollution, some people see the beauty in the Anacostia and want others to see it, too. ...

]]> Tue, 26 Apr 2011 1.2208062 Local By Derrick Haynes Local <![CDATA[Student Makes Konshince Effort to Reinvigorate Hip Hop]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/lifestyles/student-makes-konshince-effort-to-reinvigorate-hip-hop-1.2165544 Linsey Isaacs
With a knack for beats and little time left until graduation, DJ Konshince leaves his mark in DC

Clad in a DMV hat and black Puma track suit, Konshince paces the room at Everlastin...

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2011 1.2165544 Lifestyles
Clad in a DMV hat and black Puma track suit, Konshince paces the room at Everlastin...]]> Linsey Isaacs Lifestyles <![CDATA[Northwest D.C. Leads City in Reported Hate Crimes, Forum Reveals]]> http://www.hunewsservice.com/2.5735/northwest-d-c-leads-city-in-reported-hate-crimes-forum-reveals-1.2116737 Aleesa Mann

Residents discuss ways to fight hate crimes at a forum sponsored by the Northwest Columbia Heights Community Association. ...

]]> Mon, 21 Mar 2011 1.2116737 Local Aleesa Mann Local