Citizen-Journalism

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Survey: Faith groups best to help needy

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    The season of giving and receiving has arrived, and with it come the results of a phone survey taken Aug. 11 through 27 by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press and the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life of 4,013 adults. So, what did they say? Published 5:45 a.m. December 18, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Hunger, jobs, climate linked as world problems

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    Climate change. Economic crisis. Hunger. Poverty. Green jobs. Justice. These words and phrases are being heard around the globe this week as world leaders confer in Copenhagen. The goals of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which could wrap up Friday, include drafting precursors to a new climate-change treaty and ironing out details for aid to developing nations. Published 5:45 a.m. December 18, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: 'Ms. Lisabeth' shares history

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    Born, raised and still living in the same house -- the oldest in what longtime Alexandrians know as the "Seminary" community -- Elizabeth Henry Douglas is a rare gem with lots to tell, and she remembers it all very well. Published 5:45 a.m. December 17, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Builders honor sacrifice

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    While on his second deployment in Iraq with the 4th Infantry Division in April 2008, life as Sgt. Luis Rosa-Valentin knew it changed forever. He was the point man on a dismounted combat raid just outside Baghdad when, during a six-hour firefight, an improvised explosive device burst with such violence, it left Sgt. Rosa-Valentin a triple amputee. Published 5:45 a.m. December 17, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Extensive growth at Fort Meade

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    The District and its surrounding communities have seen the beginning of dramatic growth at Fort Belvoir and the impending merger of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda. Published 5:45 a.m. December 16, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Other BRAC-related development ahead

    By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    Maryland needs more federal dollars for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) transportation projects, and Gov. Martin O'Malley said Friday that state officials will work closely with Congress to get them. Published 5:45 a.m. December 16, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Fight for D.C. Opportunity project

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    With Congress phasing out the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, D.C. parents and students are looking to President Obama and his administration to step in and save the federal initiative, which has given hope for a brighter future to thousands of families. Published 5:45 a.m. December 16, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Webb blasts jail rates

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    Webb call for end to skyrocketing incarceration rates. Published 5:45 a.m. December 15, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Cops aid shopper security

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    The hustle and bustle of shoppers this time of year can inspire holiday cheer, but also ample opportunity for crime. Published 5:45 a.m. December 15, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Hoops classic taps area talent

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    Two of the most recent No. 2 picks in the NBA, Kevin Durant of the Seattle SuperSonics and Michael Beasley of the Miami Heat, hail from Prince George's County. Published 5:45 a.m. December 15, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Boosting young scientists

    By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

    The 1983 landmark report, "A Nation at Risk," warned that students should take three years of math and science to graduate, but 26 years later, nearly half the states still do not require that amount. The Patriots Technology Training Center in Prince George's County helps fill the void with science -- and technology -- related programs that target youths -- STEM programs. STEM stands for programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Published 5:45 a.m. December 14, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: Rotary's book day

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    "Wow! I've never owned my own book before!" That's what Jamal exclaimed when I handed him a brand-new, free dictionary at his third-grade classroom in Wheaton. Published 5:45 a.m. December 14, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: 30 years of radio gospel for Ellis

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    Patrick Ellis is many things to many people. For spiritual people and lovers of gospel music, he is their go-to guy on Sunday mornings. Published 5:45 a.m. December 11, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: The host and songs that touched a heart

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    Patrick Ellis, host of "Sunday Morning Gospel" on WHUR-FM, does not consider himself a hero of the black community, but he is aware of his show's ability to touch the lives of many people. I'm one of them. Published 5:45 a.m. December 11, 2009 - Comments

  • CITIZEN JOURNALISM: A tweeting of prayer, faith

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    John Wycliffe made waves in the 14th century when he created the first English translation of the Bible. Today, religious dialogue is being translated daily into the language of online users. Published 4:45 a.m. October 2, 2009 - Comments

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