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Motorcycle Crash with Pedestrian Claims Two Lives in Suitland

SUITLAND, Md. (WUSA) - Two men are dead after a motorcycle crashes into a pedestrian Saturday afternoon. 

Prince George's County Police say the fatal accident happened just before 4 p.m. Initial investigation shows pedestrian Harry Lee, 64, of Clinton, Md., was not in a crosswalk on Branch Avenue between Saint Barnabas and Inverson Roads. 

According to authorities, motorcyclist Jonathan Evans, 40, of Lorton, Va., was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The investigation is continuing. 

Ped. identified as 64 yo Harry Lee of Clinton, Md. and motorcyclist as 40 yo Joenathan Evans of Lorton, Va. Investigation continues.

Waters-Ward Third Annual Fundraiser for Children's Law Center Held at Boffi Georgetown

Waters-Ward Third Annual Fundraiser for Children's Law Center Held at Boffi Georgetown

Attendees enjoyed Praline Bakery & Bistro sweets, Black Elk wine and light bites in the beautiful Italian kitchen and bath showroom.

Jessica Waters, assistant professor in the Department of Justice, Law & Society at American University, along with her husband Doug Ward, held a fundraiser for the Children's Law Center (CLC), www.childrenslawcenter.org, at Boffi Georgetownwww.boffigeorgetown.com, 3320 M St. NW in Cady's Alley on Saturday evening, November 3rd.

Mentoring To Manhood Honors James McClelland At Men Who Make The Difference Celebration

Mentoring To Manhood Honors James McClelland At Men Who Make The Difference Celebration

With a mission to instill effective leadership and social responsibility in young men ages 12-18 in the Prince George’s County area, Mentoring to Manhood is extending their community efforts by recognizing local men who work to positively impact our youth.

This year’s Men Who Make the Difference Celebration will be held on November 15, 2012 from 6:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Martin’s Camelot, 13905 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.

Riderwood Retirement Community’s Nearly 3,000 Residents to Vote Nov. 6

Riderwood Retirement Community’s Nearly 3,000  Residents to Vote Nov. 6

Nearly 3,000 residents of Riderwood retirement community will vote November 6  in two separate county voting precincts located at their campus in Silver Spring, MD.

Half of Riderwood’s 120-acre campus is located in Montgomery County and half is located in Prince George’s County. Residents will vote in either of the county precincts depending on where they actually live at Riderwood.

As the November 6 General Election nears,  Riderwood retirement community in Silver Spring, MD,  is a hotspot for politically passionate people, their passion outweighed only by their savvy.

Many of Riderwood’s residents  belong to one of two resident-run political groups on campus—one for Democrats and one for Republicans. And though these two groups may hold different political opinions, they both serve as places for freedom of expression.

Legends Knock out Abuse and Fight for Children with DC's Signature Charity Events

Legends Knock out Abuse and Fight for Children with DC's Signature Charity Events

Super storm Sandy may have put a damper on Halloween but not so much on the annual Knock Out Abuse (KOA) and Fight for Children "Fight Night" events that raise millions of dollars each year in DC.  Fight Night again raised a fortune for Fight for Children, the nonprofit that helps DC kids receive a great education and stay healthy so they can learn.

Man Shot In DC Alley, Collapses In Street Before Death

WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- D.C. police have identified the man who was shot multiple times in an alley and then ran to the street before collapsing on Wednesday night.

Police say it was 25-year-old Anthony Weathers of Suitland, Md. whow as shot in the back alley of  the 300 block of V Street, NE. They say after he was shot, he ran through the alley, across 4th Street, and collapsed in the 2000 block of 4th Street, NE, where he was found by officers shortly before 9:50 p.m.

According to police, Weathers lost consciousness and was treated by DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services personnel before dying.  He was then transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the District of Columbia for an autopsy.

Fashion Celebrities evade DC Fashion Beauty & Lifestyle Expo

Fashion Celebrities evade DC Fashion Beauty & Lifestyle Expo

This past weekend was a buzz with hundreds of D.C. area fashinoistas, stylists and bloggers at the Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Expo (FBL) at The Washington Convention Center on Saturday.  FBL Expo is DC’s premier style and fashion extravaganza.

Long-time “America’s Next Top Model” runway coach J. Alexander, "Miss J" and Bravo RHODC/DC 50's Paul Wharton hosted multiple fashion shows featuring winter and spring styles and trends.

FBL also featured discount shopping, free makeovers for the first 250 people in line courtesy of Jon David Salon, endless coupons and a model search competition!