The National Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum are hosting a family festival, budget oversight hearing, panel discussion, and networking event in Washington, D.C. in April.
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Fans share their views about the Wizards and the Caps remaining in D.C.
The Wizards and Caps are staying in D.C., providing jobs and bringing crowds to the city, and upgrades to Capital One Arena are expected to attract better players and appeal to the younger generation.
Fans, business owners, city officials celebrate as Wizards, Caps decide to remain in D.C.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement with the District of Columbia to keep the Wizards and Capitals in downtown D.C. until 2050, with financial support from the District totaling $515 million over the next three years to modernize Capital One Arena and expand its business and hospitality operations.
Mayor Bowser targets truancy in attempts to stem surge in juvenile crime, violence
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed the UPLIFT Act to address chronic truancy in the District, combining social services with counseling and increased parental involvement to keep young people safe, in school and engaged.
Kelvin Brown speaks on his run for Ward 7’s D.C. Council seat
Kelvin Brown, a veteran and former educator, is running for the Ward 7 D.C. Council seat, promising to be a voice for the people of Ward 7 and to use his experience in housing to bring about systematic changes and improve conditions for small business owners.
Ramona Edelin, influential activist and education advocate, dies at 78
Ramona Edelin, a renowned activist and academic, who was pivotal in popularizing the term “African American” and advancing civil rights, education reform and community empowerment, died at the age of 78 due to cancer.
Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum celebrates a century of Black arts education
The Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum has debuted its exhibition “A Bold and Beautiful Vision”, which focuses on the local educators and institutions that shaped Black artists from 1900 to 2000, and includes 85 archival photos and artifacts, exclusive video footage, art and interactive displays.
D.C. mayor’s fiscal plan raises eyebrows over potential harm to minority youth
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed budget and legislative initiatives could have significant implications for Black and minority residents, particularly youth, due to the elimination of the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund, tax hikes, and legislation on youth prosecution and truancy.
Old Glory, D.C.’s first pro rugby team, strives for distinction
Old Glory, Washington D.C.’s first professional rugby team, was founded in 2018 by local business leaders and former rugby players Chris Dunlavey and Paul Sheehy, and currently attracts about 3,200 fans to its games, with the goal of reaching 10,000 in the next two years.
Experts say solutions needed for D.C.’s child care crisis
A recent report by Under 3 DC found that there is an estimated gap of 8,385 child care spaces in the District, costing parents $252 million per year due to the damaging impacts on productivity, negative actions by employers, and an inability to advance in careers when adequate child care cannot be secured.
Billionaire owner Ted Leonsis and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser agree to keep Wizards, Capitals in town for next 25 years
The Washington Wizards and Capitals have agreed to stay in the city until 2050, with the city providing financial support to modernize Capital One Arena, and the teams investing $515 million in upgrades and office space.
Experts say solutions needed for D.C.’s child care crisis
A recent report by Under 3 DC warns of the lack of affordable child care in D.C., which is costing parents $250 million per year due to damaging impacts on productivity, negative actions by employers, and an inability to advance in careers.