Lawmakers Push to Reduce Medical Misdiagnoses That Devastate Patients
Lawmakers from both parties reintroduced the Saving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act, a bipartisan bill seeking to reduce the thousands of preventable deaths and disabilities caused by diagnostic errors in American health…
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Target’s Bullseye Builds Works to Revitalize Ward 8 Community Garden
Following a significant national boycott and leadership changes, Target revitalized a community garden at the THEARC campus in Southeast D.C. as part of its Bullseye Builds…
Collage Art in Many Forms at D.C. Commission for the Arts and Humanities’ ‘Rip! Tear!’
The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities is hosting “Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique” at the I Street…
Predatory Auto Lending Exploits Black Consumers
A new report from the Center for Responsible Lending found that discriminatory practices and predatory loan terms contributed to…
A Holistic Approach to Older Adult Care & Oral Health at Mary’s Center
Mary’s Center is providing holistic elder care through integrated services, including a Senior Oral Health Program supported by the…
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Business
NFL’s Source Program Connects With D.C. Businesses Ahead of 2027 Draft
Local business leaders met with the NFL, Events DC, and the Washington Commanders on July 9 to discuss how the NFL Source program will integrate local…
U.S. Foreclosures Hit Seven-Year High While D.C. Area Remains Relatively Stable
Foreclosure filings have reached their highest level in nearly seven years, with many homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments due to the cost of living…
PNC and Howard University Host HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit
Howard University and the PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship held the 2026 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit to provide Black business owners, investors, and student entrepreneurs…
Millions Lose Food Assistance as Federal SNAP Cuts Reach D.C. Region, Raising New Concerns for Families and Schools
Millions of Americans are losing food assistance due to the damaging One Big Beautiful Bill Act, resulting in smaller grocery budgets, increased pressure on food…
Schwalb Targets Wage Theft, Housing Conditions in Pair of Enforcement Actions Across D.C.
The D.C. attorney general has launched two enforcement actions targeting labor violations and unsafe housing conditions, securing a $243,350 settlement with The Park at 14th…
DMV
VIEWPOINTS
People are staying cool during the intense DMV heat by drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothing, and staying inside with the AC on.
Investing in a Safer, More Reliable Energy Future
Washington Gas is investing in the DMV’s energy future through its Accelerated Pipeline Replacement Programs, which have invested over $2.4 billion in infrastructure upgrades to…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: What Should We Do?
Tamika Mallory’s powerful message in ‘State of Emergency’ is an urgent call to action to address systemic injustices and work towards meaningful change.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, March 17-22
The DMV is hosting a variety of events this week, from a flower workshop and coffee and conversation to a Black Press Day celebration, a…
Here for the DMV and Here to Help You Save on Your Utility Bills
Washington Gas has been providing affordable, reliable, and safe natural gas to the DMV for over 177 years, and has also committed to supporting the…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
2026 Primary Election Results Certified, New Countywide Leadership Changes
The 2026 Maryland primary results have been certified, featuring a decisive win for Gov. Wes Moore and several key shifts in Prince George’s County leadership.
Celebrating Prince George’s History at 250
Prince George’s County, Maryland, has a rich and diverse history, from its origins as the county with the largest population of enslaved Africans to its…
Prince Georgians Learn What’s Next for Former Six Flags Site
Community members attended a town hall to discuss the future of the former Six Flags America site, which was recently purchased by a joint venture…
Maryland’s 2026 Primary Election Results
Maryland’s 2026 Democratic primaries saw several new county executives, a new member of Congress, and changes to the state legislature, with African American candidates leading…
Prince George’s County Political Updates
Prince George’s County Council passed a revised budget after errors were found in the original budget, but the Park and Planning Commission is suing the…
Community
Racial Healing in Black America: What the Data Tells Us
This report explores how Black Americans define racial healing, where they experience the deepest harms, and what they believe is needed to move the country forward,…
Waymo, The Informer Conduct Conversation About Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo is working to gain approval for its Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act, which would establish a commercial AV program within DDOT, create a…
Advocates Decry Impending Elimination of Homeland Security Commission Documents
Transparency advocates and former D.C. Councilmember Kathleen Patterson expressed concern following the council’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Support Act, which dissolves the…
D.C. Mourns Vernon Hawkins, Organizer Who Helped Shape Five Decades of Black Civic Life
Vernon Hawkins, a veteran organizer, public servant and longtime advocate for Black Washington, died at 87, leaving behind a legacy of commitment to improving the…
After Gas Explosion Displaced Dozens, D.C. Takes Ward 1 Landlords to Court
The District of Columbia is suing the owners of two Ward 1 apartment buildings for allegedly neglecting hazardous conditions, which resulted in a gas explosion…
Let’s Talk
Late Night Hype Creates a Safe Space for Teens in Washington, D.C.
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s Late Night Hype program returned for its fifth season on June 5, 2026, with a kickoff event at Ridge…
Video: D.C. Voter Guide Helps Seniors Navigate Ranked Choice Voting
As the June 16 primary approaches, AARP D.C., the League of Women Voters D.C., and the D.C. Board of Elections have joined forces to create…
DCision 2026 Debate Video: A Brief Look at the Mayoral and Delegate Debates
The Washington Informer, in partnership with the DC Democratic State Committee (DC Dems), the Washington Association of Black Journalists, the Greater Washington Black Chamber of…
Video: Real Safety D.C. Roundtable – Level Setting on Public Safety in Washington, D.C.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW250xKBx1M In partnership with the Public Welfare Foundation and its Real Safety D.C. education campaign, The Washington Informer hosted a powerful discussion exploring how communities…
Video: Dark Tower Day Party – A Harlem Renaissance at March On! Fest
The Dark Tower Day Party – A Harlem Renaissance at March On! Fest paid tribute to the artistry, style, and spirit that have shaped generations…
LIFESTyle
Popular Democracy Commemorates the 14th Amendment With Let’s Get Free Celebration
Thousands of activists and attendees gathered at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia, for the People’s Convention and Let’s Get Free Concert to celebrate the 158th anniversary of the 14th Amendment and advocate for the protection of birthright citizenship.
‘Michael’s’ Billion-Dollar Success Meets a Stunning Family Reversal
The Michael Jackson estate is facing a lawsuit from four members of the Cascio family, alleging that Jackson sexually abused them as children and accusing…
Senate Judiciary Committee Unanimously Advances NO FAKES Act
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the NO FAKES Act, which would establish comprehensive federal protections against the unauthorized use of a person’s voice, image,…
Racial Healing Starts With Honest Conversations
Mental health professionals and educators emphasize the importance of early conversations about race within families and schools to help young people build resilient identities and…
Racial Healing Finds New Voice in Community Poets
Community poets and local leaders like Kelvin Marshall, Margie Johnson, and Salaam Green are utilizing verse as a vital tool for racial healing, storytelling, and…
