Washington Informer
District of Columbia residents will have something to celebrate once the city's new streetcar system becomes operational this fall. Some will have an additional public transportation option, while for others, there'll be more employment choices for those seeking jobs.…
The wife of the owner of the Washington Redskins recently received an award for her work in fighting breast cancer. Tanya Snyder, wife of Washington Redskins owner Daniel M. Snyder, a breast cancer survivor and a spokesperson for the NFL…
The District’s leading health care, non-profit, community organization’s chair of the board of directors announced recently that a new day-today leader had been selected. Dr. Rhonique Shields-Harris, the chairman of the board of the District of Columbia Primary Care Association in Northwest-a…
Johnny Barnes, lead attorney for the group who filed suit seeking to stop the city's school closures in its tracks, said that his legal team has grown by two. Barnes, who is representing the local grassroots organization Empower DC,…
Graham Honors Leaders in Ward 1 Jim Graham (D-Ward 1) submitted resolutions on April 30 to the D.C. Council to honor the late civil rights leader Lawrence Guyot and Robert Moore, the president and chief executive officer of the…
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and Other Measures Signed ANNAPOLIS – After a protracted fight, one signature proved to be the final action that repealed the death penalty in Maryland.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…
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