Members of Congress, local athletes, philanthropists and the fashion industry are assembling for DC’s Modus Union Spring 2011 – a unique event supporting prevention and early detection of cancer in women.

Modus Union Spring 2011 features a full runway show by acclaimed fashion designer Marc Bouwer (www.MarcBouwer.com), a 3-D film presentation previewing Bouwer’s Fall 2011 line, and an art installation and silent auction featuring some of the most talented visual artists in DC. The proceeds from this one-of-a-kind gathering will benefit Cancer Schmancer (www.CancerSchmancer.org), an organization founded by actress Fran Drescher to prevent cancer in women through education and early detection.

WHAT:          Modus Union Spring 2011

WHEN:          Wednesday, May 4

This story comes to us from Scott L. Peterson:

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Today, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III, named Eric C. Brown as Acting Director of the Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).    

“The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development is a critical department to thousands of Prince George’s County families and residents,” said Baker. “It was a priority of my administration to find the right leader to improve the service, reputation, and management of this department.  We have found an incredible and experienced housing expert in Eric Brown.”