D.C. Car Buyers to Get Relief in $694 Million Subprime Auto Loan Settlement
District of Columbia residents will receive more than $250,000 in restitution following a $694 million multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation over allegations of predatory lending practices.
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News Organizations Sue Trump After White House Bans Their Reporters
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico filed a joint federal lawsuit against the Trump administration following the revocation of reporter credentials and accusations of punishing journalism deemed…
Summer in D.C. Wraps with 21st H Street Festival
The H Street Festival celebrated its 21st anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 19, featuring music, food, and art across 12…
Bowie Police Department Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration
The Bowie Police Department celebrated its 20th anniversary on Sept. 19 with an event at its headquarters featuring community…
Day of Healing Renews the Quiet Strength of Faith
Hundreds of clergy, policymakers, and community leaders gathered in Northwest D.C. on September 19 for the Congressional Black Caucus…
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Business
Black Businesses Shine During CBCF Annual Legislative Conference
Black businesses and entrepreneurship were highlighted at the 55th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference held from Sept. 16-19 at the Walter E. Washington Convention…
America’s Richest Households Gained $9.6 Million Under Trump. The Bottom Half Gained $1,200
A new analysis by the Center for American Progress reveals that under the Trump administration, the wealthiest 0.1% of Americans gained 8,000 times more wealth…
Maryland Home Sales Retreat as Listings Plunge and Buyers Face Fewer Choices
Maryland’s housing market experienced a late-summer slowdown in August 2026, characterized by falling home sales and a sharp decline in new listings despite rising median…
D.C. Landlords to Pay $9.3 Million to Settle Rent-Price Collusion Case
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced that JBG Smith and Mid-America Apartments agreed to pay $9.3 million to settle allegations of unlawful coordination to inflate…
Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System
A new report from Word In Black’s Insights & Research Division revealed that Black Americans face significant economic and structural barriers to accessing healthy food…
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DMV
EDITORIAL: With Injuries and Deaths Involving Motorized Devices on the Rise, It’s Time to Establish Some Serious Boundaries
The rise of motorized micro-mobility devices like e-bikes and electric scooters has led to an increase in dangerous accidents affecting both riders and pedestrians, prompting calls…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 17-21
The Washington Informer Calendar highlights several upcoming events in the DMV area following the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 55th Annual Legislative Conference, including the National…
Supporting the Organizations That Strengthen Our Communities
Washington Gas employees recently volunteered over 400 hours during their Energy for Good Seven Days of Service initiative, while the company prepares to announce its…
From Potential to Purpose: Leaders of Tomorrow Shapes Generations of DMV Youth
For over 30 years, the Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Black MBA Association’s Leaders of Tomorrow program has provided local high school students with…
Native Prince Georgian Promotes Pursuing Passions With Afro Plus Fest
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy and Afro Plus Fest founder Michael Awasonya highlighted the cultural and economic significance of the three-day festival held at…
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Prince George’s County
Prince George’s Leaders Make Voices Heard at 55th Annual CBC Conference
Prince George’s County leaders utilized the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference to promote unity, wealth creation, and leadership development within their communities.
New Carrollton City Council Votes 4-1 to Remove Mayor Phelecia Nembhard
The New Carrollton City Council voted 4-1 to remove Mayor Phelecia Nembhard from office over allegations of violating a hiring freeze, setting the stage for…
System, Families Rally After 10,000 Students Lack Bus Routes During PGCPS Opening Week
Prince George’s County Public Schools addressed significant transportation failures during the start of the 2026-2027 school year by appointing acting director Dr. Mark Fossett and…
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Greenbelt FBI Headquarters
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot cancel plans to relocate the FBI’s new headquarters to Greenbelt, Maryland, citing violations of the Administrative…
Superintendent Shawn Joseph Shares Plans, Goals for the Future of PGCPS
Prince George’s County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Shawn Joseph aims to drive student growth during the 2026-2027 school year through new literacy and math initiatives,…
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,…
After Shaw Community Center’s Closure, a Chance for New Programming
Following the closure of the Shaw Community Center due to financial struggles and leadership disputes, a new organization called The Elephant Free School is set…
Once More With Culture: Afro Plus Fest Returns
Afro Plus Fest drew an estimated 120,000 attendees to Prince George’s County, Maryland, during Labor Day Weekend to celebrate African and Caribbean culture through music,…
At 43 Years Old, KanKouran Positions Next Generation to Preserve African Dance and Culture
KanKouran Dance Company celebrated its 43rd anniversary with the annual concert Sunugaal: Our Boat, highlighting its multi-generational legacy of West African drumming and dance in…
Defend D.C.: Council Member Robert White to Take Statehood Fight on the Road
D.C. Council member Robert White launched the Defend DC initiative and the DC51 Leadership PAC to build a Democratic majority in Congress and protect District…
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
CBCF Annual Legislative Conference Focuses on Future of Democracy
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation held its 55th Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., featuring speakers such as Viola Davis and Ambassador Andrew Young who called for unity and political engagement to protect civil rights.
DC JazzFest Highlights Regional Musicians
The 22nd annual DC JazzFest featured local and global artists at various venues throughout the District from Sept. 2-6, while also showcasing regional musicians through…
Board Votes to Temporarily Close Kennedy Center, Judge Says Congress Controls Building Naming
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump from placing his name on the Kennedy Center, leading to a dispute during a board meeting where the…
Young Leaders Talk Value of CBCF 55th Annual Legislative Conference: ‘May Be Most Important Yet’
Thousands will gather at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from Sept. 16-20 for the 55th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference, an event…
A Royal Visit to the Anacostia Art Gallery
Chief Nana Yaw Mosi Boateng II visited the Anacostia Art Gallery on Sept. 13, 2026, to celebrate African heritage and culture alongside Queen Mother Nana…
