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2017 Essence Music Festival: Five Things You Need To Know
Tickets to the 23rd annual celebration are on sale now with live performances from Diana Ross, Solange, Chance the Rapper and more.

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Tickets to the 23rd annual celebration are on sale now with live performances from Diana Ross, Solange, Chance the Rapper and more.

The full day of activities was held to benefit 14 local non-profits and community organizations in Fairfield County.
The new project is expected to begin on or around Monday, April 10.
Pleasanton is currently accepting applications for the Ptownlife.org web team, open to all teens entering grades 8-12.
Rep. Albis of East Haven announced House passage of a bill he authored to push for a designation of "Connecticut Craft Beer."
The free skywatching series returns to Observatory Park and kicks off with a 'Group Astronomy Night' on Friday, May 5, 2017.
Gaithersburg PD is encouraging residents to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs.
Zelda Rosen, a Sudbury native and psychology major at Ithaca College presented her research at the Annual Convention in Boston.
The free event is open to the general public to meet with local health, wellness and fitness providers on April 22nd.
Redmond is updating the methodology for park impact fees residents, business owners, developers and others are encouraged to give input.
'Healthiest Nation By 2030' raises awareness of what public health is, why it is essential, and how it impacts everyone's life.
The lanes closures will take place as part of a construction plan to build a pedestrian underpass at the Medical Center Metro Station.
The Department of Transportation will close lanes near Medical Center Metro station during off-peak hours April 5-7.
Katherine Pitman, the nation's top pole vaulter, was recognized for her national Division III record with a mark of 4.25 meters.
The Flying Chickens, from Annapolis are headed to the National Championship after their 2nd place win in the state competition.
From April 4 to April 30,distracted drivers will be stopped as part of an effort to enforce distracted-driving laws.
The Annual Marilyn Bianchi Kids' Playwriting Festival is the longest-running celebration of young playwrights in the United States.
Danbury police will stop distracted drivers from April 4 to April 30 as part of a high-visibility effort to enforce distracted-driving laws.
In observance of Good Friday city office closings and schedule changes will take place.
Lt. Charles Reece was presented with the “bugle” award for his 18 years of service.