Category: Washington D.C. News

The District of Columbia School System is set for the 2017-2018 school year with early openings and a new teacher contract. On Aug. 14, 13 schools on the elementary, middle, and high school levels started classes in the extended year program. This program starts the school year earlier than the traditional term and has more frequent […]

A 17-year-old girl died on Aug. 12 after being struck by a stray bullet in Northeast, D.C. earlier in the week, D.C. police said. Jamahri Sydnor, a resident from Northeast D.C., was driving in the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue, NE around 3:32 p.m. when she was shot in the head, police said. According to […]

On Aug. 17 and every Thursday evening in August, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue at Seventh Street, SW, transforms into the city’s most refreshing destination for dynamic art, after-work drinks, and thought-provoking conversation. Explore bold new exhibitions by renowned artists Ai Weiwei, Yoko Ono, and Markus Lüpertz, enjoy special tours of masterpieces […]

On Aug. 18, Malcolm Lemmons’ first book, Lessons from the Game, from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Halfsmoke Restaurant, 651 Florida Ave, NW.  Attendees will be able to meet Lemmons, who is currently a free-agent in the NBA, and get a copy of his book and have it signed. Music will be provided by DJ Wink […]

D.C.-area residents will remember Chuck Brown at the 3rd Annual Chuck Brown Day at Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 20th and Franklin, NE on Aug. 19 from 3 p.m.-7p.m. Join the We Are One Tribute Band, EU feat. Sugar Bear and closing out the day is the Chuck Brown Band crankin’ all of the Chuck favorites. […]

On Aug. 19 and 20, First Baptist Church of Vienna, located on 450 Orchard St, NW is scheduled to host a Homecoming Family and Friends Day weekend. The two-day event is slated to begin with a family forum, where attendees and guest host, Lisa Durden, will discuss race, faith, family and politics. Youth attendees will […]

Shiloh Baptist Church, located on 1500 9th St. NW Washington, DC, will host their homecoming and community health fair on August 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be a variety of activities for all ages with food and music. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page. Shiloh Baptist Church homecoming and […]

AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia, a Medicaid provider, has fashioned an ongoing summer self-esteem workshop. It aims to help teens cope with local violence while encouraging them to live up to their potential. The “Best Me – The Blunt Truth on Violence and Prevention Summer Series” uses music, storytelling, video skits and development activities to […]

The District of Columbia’s agency that coordinates the activities of residents returning from imprisonment recently opened a major operation in one of the city’s gentrifying neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. D.C. Council member Anita Bonds (D-At-large) speaks at the grand opening of the Court Services and Offender Services Agency in Anacostia on Aug. 1. […]

ILLBliss is a Nigerian rapper and hip-hop recording artist, businessman and owner of the The Goretti Company, which was credited for launching the careers of Chidinma and Phyno, among others. He is scheduled to lead a Talk/Discussion on the potential of the Nigerian entertainment media. Micheal Adekunle “Mike Majic” was the presenter for the West […]

Urban Ministries (UMI), a Christian media company, is scheduled to have a Customer Appreciation Day at Purity Baptist Church on Aug. 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. During the Customer Appreciation Day, UMI will be thanking customers, welcoming new customers to learn about the company’s products, and give away free samples and complimentary items. For more […]

Bethesda Baptist Church D.C., 1808 Capitol Ave. NE is scheduled to host a back-to-school concert on Aug.12 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Local and regional gospel hip-hop artists will be performing. Students K-12, who attend will receive school supplies. Light refreshments will also be served. Bethesda Baptist Church