Washington Informer
At-Large D.C. Council member David Catania made the point during a recent schools budget hearing that he wants to ensure that the proposed spending plans for city and charter schools are in compliance with Mayor Vincent C. Grays' Fiscal Year…
Expanded Voting, Medical Marijuana and Other Measures Signed ANNAPOLIS – After a protracted fight, one signature proved to be the final action that repealed the death penalty in Maryland. Gov. Martin O'Malley signed the law repealing the death penalty on…
Nation's Second Oldest Public Housing Development Turns 75 Two days before the 75th anniversary celebration of the Langston Terrace Dwellings in Northeast, Sheena Anderson, 28, sat atop a hill at the historic complex, enjoying the buzz of life taking place…
The Concerned Black Men (CBM) National Organization elected new officers to its board of directors at its Annual Delegates Meeting in Dallas March 8-10. Hosted by CBM Dallas at the Sheraton North Dallas, the meeting included chapter updates and…
The mayor of the District of Columbia recently released a report that focuses on how children will be helped by his proposed 2014 budget. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray made public his Fiscal Year 2014 Children's Budget Report, which explains…
Largo, MD --- The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will host its 2013 Housing Fair on Saturday, June 1st at the Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD from 9:00 a.m. to…
A celebratory street dedication and sign unveiling of Greater Mt. Calvary Way was held during the Sunday morning worship service at Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Northeast on May 5. Church officers surprised Senior Pastor Archbishop Alfred A. Owens…
The opening of a new Giant Food store on H Street in northeast Washington, D.C., was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and check presentation on May 2. Washington Mayor Vincent Gray, several councilmembers, Giant executives, Congresswoman Eleanor Norton and…
Prince George’s County’s first Brotherhood Summit drew more than 500 men and boys and was a call for more men to become mentors. Held at the Bowie State University on May 4, the summit featured a keynote address by nationally-known…
The District's mayor and the acting head of the city's health department recently announced a campaign to discourage young people from using synthetic marijuana -- or fake weed as it is popularly known. Mayor Vincent Gray (D) and Dr.…
Philadelphia, PA. — AmeriHealth District of Columbia, a member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies (ACFC), is now providing Medicaid managed care and services to Medicaid beneficiaries living in the District of Columbia. As of May 1, approximately 100,000…
Council member Anita Bonds is basking in the glow of an election victory that allows her to hold the at-large seat that she will have to fight to defend next year. For now, she can focus on serving the…
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