Food for Thought: Adequate Nutrition in Neighborhoods, Schools
Community leaders and organizations in Washington, D.C., are working to provide nutritious school meals to students following federal funding cuts to the SNAP-Ed program caused by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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ODUNTAN: One by One — The Slow Disappearance of Black Voices in Mainstream Media
The departure of Ryan Clark from ESPN has reignited discussions regarding the shrinking presence of Black voices in mainstream media due to economic shifts and industry…
JEALOUS: Count Them. Then Hire Them.
Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 argument regarding undercounted unemployment, Ben Jealous highlights how current labor statistics…
Trump Proposal to Roll Back Head Start Rules Draws Warnings from Early Childhood Advocates
Early childhood education experts and child advocacy organizations criticized a Trump administration proposal published by the U.S. Department of…
BANDELE: The Black August Legacy
The article highlights Black August as a month of radical resistance and remembrance, honoring historical freedom fighters while calling…
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Business
Civil Rights Groups Warn AI Could Become the Next Front in the Fight Against Discrimination
A coalition of civil rights and consumer advocates is challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to limit state oversight of artificial intelligence, arguing that such actions undermine…
A Closer Look at the Restaurant Closure That Rocked Deanwood
The sudden closure of Smokehouse at The Strand in Deanwood following a rent dispute between owner Gregory J. Casten and joint venture partners has left…
AmeriStarRail Unveils ‘Libertyliner 250’ Proposal to Rebrand Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Fleet
AmeriStarRail has proposed a privately financed initiative to rebrand Amtrak’s NextGen Acela fleet as the Libertyliner 250, aiming to modernize passenger rail along the Northeast…
Maryland Lawmakers Urge Federal Regulators to Stop Shifting Data Center Costs to State Ratepayers
Maryland’s Democratic congressional delegation urged federal regulators to stop billions of dollars in electricity transmission costs tied to out-of-state data centers from being passed on…
AI Boom Drives Fight Over Electric Bills as D.C., Virginia and Maryland Clash Over Data Centers
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is beginning to hit consumers’ wallets across the Washington region, with a new electricity auction expected to add $6.3 billion…
DMV
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, July 30 – Aug. 2
Several community events, ranging from carnivals and dance classes to fundraisers and flea markets, are scheduled to take place in the DMV area between late July…
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…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County Business Updates
Prince George’s County leaders approved a new development district for a 14-acre Sphere project while Kevin Anderson was appointed to lead the Maryland-National Park and Planning…
Prince George’s County Political Updates
Maryland’s presiding officers have called for a special legislative session in early August to focus on congressional redistricting, while the state also announced plans for…
UCAP’s Second Annual Housing Resource Fair Boosts Long-Term Stability
Prince George’s County residents accessed housing and financial resources at United Communities Against Poverty’s 2nd Annual Housing Resource Fair in Capitol Heights.
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…
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,…
Word In Black Report Explores What Racial Healing Means for Black America
Racial healing is the process of addressing and reversing the harms of systemic racism, disparities, and disenfranchisement experienced by Black individuals and communities. Through its…
First Impression Staffing to Pay $400,000 After D.C. Alleges Hundreds of Workers Were Denied Paid Sick Leave
Maryland-based First Impression Staffing LLC has agreed to pay nearly $400,000 to settle an investigation into allegations that it withheld legally required paid sick leave…
DC Residents Join MPD to Celebrate National Night Out
Neighborhoods across the District celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, as residents joined the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for an evening of community-building,…
New Park Bench Monitors Offer a Pathway to Air Pollution Solutions
The Department of Energy and Environment expanded its air quality monitoring network in Washington by installing four solar-powered “Village Green” park bench monitors in Wards…
Let’s Talk
Video | Clearing the Air: How DC Is Working Toward Fully Electrifying Transportation by 2045
Washington, D.C., has committed to fully electrifying its transportation sector by 2045, but what will it take to reach that goal? Watch: Washington Informer reporter Mya…
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…
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…
LIFESTyle
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 6-9
A series of community events, including festivals, movie screenings, and pop-up experiences, is scheduled to take place across the DMV area from Aug. 6 to Aug. 9.
‘Soul Searcher’: The Chuck Brown Biography Years in the Making
Historian Sundiata Ramin has released “Soul Searcher: Life and Legend of Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go,” a new biography exploring the life of the legendary…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, July 27-30
A variety of community events, ranging from professional sports like the Mubadala D.C. Open to musical performances and charity fundraisers, are scheduled across the DMV…
Power Read 25: Where Black Women Illuminate America’s Story
In a time of book bannings, global division, and bouts of cultural erasure, Unerased | Black Women Speak is offering a counterapproach with the launch…
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Making of ‘Michael’ as the Jackson Biopic Rewrites Box Office History
Michael Jackson spent his life surrounded by people who wanted something from him. Money. Fame. Access. Control. Some wanted a hit record. Some wanted a…
