And was in maryland . He became one of the first africanamerican journeyman printers in the u. S. Government office. When he left to develop the university of d. C. Printing and publishing program. Was one of the highest ranking africanamerican ins in the us printing office. So breaking racial boundaries everywhere he went in his second career. Dr. Taylor, a bachelor of science degree at the Washington Technical Institute for teacher technical teacher training. He earned his masters degree in administration and supervision of adult education. So he knows what he is doing today as he talks with us. And he earned a doctorate in education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute at university of the district of columbia. Dr. Taylor served as the assistant for the college of professional studies and he was later named acting. He retired from udc after 31 years and since. Fortunately for us, he has written several books, Bridge Builders of knock green valley, which explores the lives of many green
Did you know that one was in dc and was in maryland . He became one of the first africanamerican journeyman printers in the u. S. Government office. When he left to develop the university of d. C. Printing and publishing program. Was one of the highest ranking africanamerican ins in the us printing office. So breaking racial boundaries everywhere he went in his second career. Dr. Taylor, a bachelor of science degree at the Washington Technical Institute for teacher technical teacher training. He earned his masters degree in administration and supervision of adult education. So he knows what he is doing today as he talks with us. And he earned a doctorate in education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute at university of the district of columbia. Dr. Taylor served as the assistant for the college of professional studies and he was later named acting. He retired from udc after 31 years and since. Fortunately for us, he has written several books, Bridge Builders of knock green valley, which
Precipitation, heads up traveling north of the city later on tonight. Winter weather advisory will go in effect later today. We will talk about it. This morning the not much happening, it is quiet, cold, wind are light, cloudy skies, over center city and will stay like that throughout the daytoday. Up to 30 degrees. Southwest breeze at 3 miles an hour so wind chill value is actual air temperature. Temperatures across the region everybody still below freezing, 25 this allentown, reading, 17 in mount pocono. Later this afternoon through early monday morning Winter Weather advisories in effect from the suburbs to the poconos, best chances to see wintry precipitation. So in the advisory, especially later tonight, light snow changing to freezing rain. There could be light snow and Ice Accumulation, even in the northwestern suburbs, and there called could be enough ice out there to cause problems on the roads. Best chance to see snow accumulation will be in the poconos getting two to 4 inche
Martinez. Still no word about how many acres were burned. Or whether fireworks could be at the root of the problem. Firework dangers are high this time of year. They are on edge. Specifically over illegal fireworks. Bob redell is joining us live. Theyve been cracking down on illegal fireworks. Reporter good morning. You can see by the sign hanging out fire station one all fireworks are illegal here in the city limits. In an effort to try to crack down, the city recently enacted new laws and stiffer fines to stop people from setting off fireworks here in the south bay. The main concern over safety and the threat of fire. This was the scene last night up north in brentwood. Firefighters suspect this fire in the not far from the sunset athletics complex was fireworks related. It started as a grass fire that spread to palettes. Back here, the city has more new laws. Because of new laws code enforcers and park rangers can cite offend eer eroffenders. The fine is similar to a parking ticket.
Ill talk more about this and take events going on around the bay area and the forecast for that in a few minutes. New this morning firefighters were kept busy overnight in the east bay fighting a string of small grass fires. It eventually merged into one fire. Crews were called to an area in martinez. No word how many acres were burned or whether fireworks could be at the root of the cause. Crews spent the day setting up the massive display that will last more than 20 minutes in the city. A new feature will allow people to enjoy the shows music even if youre not close enough to the pier to hear it. The audience, no matter where they are, if theyre not in the water front, they can download the app and get the sound track on their phone. Kind of cool and hightech. I like it. The app is called pyro spectaculars. Its free for android and iphone devices. Fireworks will be launched near pier 39. If youre going to pier 39 bring your quarters. The parking meters will be enforced. A thin layer