Washington Informer
The Silver Spring Armory may be a distant memory but the National Black Memorabilia & Collectible Show certainly isn't. In 1984, the armory hosted the first show in the United States and since that time, it's attracted crowds from across…
Robust Core Bodes Well for Future The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) has released its 2011 State of Downtown report, which shows Downtown and DC ended the year on a strong note, generating employment and population growth, positive office space…
A group of disgruntled citizens gathered outside the John A. Wilson Building in Northwest to lift their voices in protest against the city's policies toward affordable housing. Specifically, protestors disapprove of Mayor Vincent C. Gray's FY 2013 budget, they believe,…
A plan by Mayor Vincent Gray to compensate city workers for four days of forced furloughs last year, has been defeated (7-5) by the D.C. Council. The measure, which was pushed through for a vote by Council Chairman Kwame Brown,…
The complex issue of race relations and public safety took center stage last week during a town hall gathering at Charles Herbert Flowers High School in Springdale, Md. Coordinated by the Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's…
Geraldine Hawkins experienced a home invasion of the very best kind. Hordes of volunteers descended on Hawkins' Capitol Heights home last Saturday with one goal in mind: to repair, paint, plant, clean, de-clutter and organize areas of her home…
March to May 15: Orange Stays Out of the Race D.C. Council member Vincent Orange, who was recently certified as winner of the Democratic nomination for the at-large race for the City Council in the Nov. 6 general election,…
25th Anniversary Celebration of "The Women of Plums" On Thursday, May 3rd, the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities will present a special program at Busboys & Poets celebrating the 25th anniversary of D.C.'s Poet Laureate Dolores…
The vacant seat left by Harry Thomas Jr. – who now faces four years in prison for embezzling more than $350,000 in public funds and filing false tax returns – has opened a window of opportunity for women. "It's time…
Time Will Tell if He's Worth the Hype As loyal Washington Redskins fans, Steve Brando, Bill Reed and Alvon Smith know all too well the pain of watching the team they love struggle amid the humiliating defeats, unexpected victories…
KABUL, Afghanistan -- Under intense security and the cover of night, President Barack Obama slipped into Afghanistan on Tuesday to sign an agreement cementing a U.S. commitment to the nation after the long and unpopular war comes to an end.…
Districts's First Integrated Community Services, LEED Certified School The District's first early childhood public charter school, Eagle Academy Public Charter School, has announced the launch of its new integrated community service school, The Eagle Center. The announcement was…
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