Washington Informer
The principal of Calvin Coolidge High School in Northwest turned herself in to authorities late last week after learning a warrant had been issued for her in an assault matter. Thelma Jarratt -- along with two staff members -- is…
Woodrow Wilson High School in Northwest faces disappointment after being disqualified from the 2012 Turkey Bowl. According to a statement issued by Melissa Salmanowitz, District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) spokesperson, Wilson which would have been playing in the Thanksgiving Day…
A class-action lawsuit that alleges age and race discrimination, has been filed in Prince George's County on behalf of the 800-member school principals' union. The suit, which was filed Nov. 2 in District Court by the Association of Supervisory…
Making a neighborhood look better is an important way to uplift the community, and Prince George's County officials are putting money behind this belief. The Redevelopment Authority of Prince George's County is offering $250,000 in Community Impact Grants to community…
With the general and special elections behind District voters, the job of legislating begins anew under the leadership of a person many describe as a policy wonk, and a nitpicker. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson [D] handily beat his opponent…
The African-American organization that includes members from various sectors of the media recently honored three notables from the fields of print, broadcast and public relations for their work to increase opportunities for minorities and vision regarding technological innovation. John Oliver…
Metropolitan A.M.E. hosts "Stop the Pipeline to Prison: Create Education Opportunities, Jobs and Wealth" on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Moderated by Harvard University Professor Charles Ogletree, this forum features a panel of experts who will…
While most of the attention on Nov. 6 focused on the federal and D.C. Council elections, contests were also held across the city for neighborhood-based representatives to the D.C. government. District residents elected advisory neighborhood commissioners in 296 single-member districts…
It's not every day that a pediatric nurse climbs the career ladder to become the highest ranking woman in health care in the District of Columbia, but Karen Johnson now has that distinction. Johnson, executive director of the United Healthcare…
Veterans were honored in Seat Pleasant on Nov. 12 through poetry, song, recollections and promises that their sacrifices will not be forgotten. The hour-long ceremony at the Seat Pleasant Activity Center included presentation of colors by the Largo High School…
Move over, all of you high-stepping, flashy and rap-influenced dancers. When it comes to cutting a smooth groove, a group of students from Savoy Elementary School in Southeast can probably teach a lesson or two. Although the 105 students who…
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Kaya Henderson has requested public feedback on a proposal to close 20 schools in six wards across the city. The list includes eight elementary schools, two education campuses, four middle schools, one…
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