Washington D.C. saw a record number of visitors in 2023, resulting in $10.2 billion in visitor spending and the support of 102,366 local jobs.
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Washington DC — The Nation’s Capital
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Members of Congress react to Washington D.C.’s primary elections
Washington D.C. voters cast their ballots in the city’s primary elections, with President Biden winning the Democratic primary and former President Donald Trump losing to former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.
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D.C. Council advances FY25 budget
The D.C. Council passed the FY25 2025 budget to second reading with a majority vote, restoring Access to Justice funds, providing housing vouchers, and establishing a child tax credit, while also raising taxes for employers and residential property taxes.
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D.C. Gun violence prevention programs awarded $330,000 in grants
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention awarded 31 nonprofit organizations and individuals a total of $330,000 in grants to support community-based programs and gun violence prevention.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Secure D.C. Omnibus crime bill raises tension with residents
By Chrisleen Herard, Special to the AFRO By the end of 2023, the District of Columbia had seen 274 reported homicides—the most homicides recorded in 26 years—while being flooded by a wave of carjackings, armed robberies and other violent crimes. This prompted Councilmember Brooke Pinto (D-Ward 2) to introduce the Secure D.C. Omnibus crime bill, […]
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Meet Villareal Johnson, the D.C. Council candidate looking to amplify community voices in Ward 7
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Villareal “VJ” Johnson plans to keep community voices at the forefront if elected to the D.C. council member for Ward 7. Johnson is a D.C. native who found his way to community service and hasn’t stopped since. Johnson has been engaging in Ward 7 for about 20 years. “I have […]
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District residents look forward to cleanup of toxic waterways
By Asha TaylorSpecial to the AFRO Washington, D.C. residents have struggled to enjoy their local waterways for years due to hazardous pollution. Following the enactment of the largest environmental settlement in D.C. history, the Potomac Electric Power Company, also known as Pepco, will be responsible for cleaning up the District’s local rivers, including the Potomac […]