Category: Washington D.C. News

The American Bar Association (ABA), Chief Judges of the D.C. Superior Courts and the D.C. Court of Appeals are scheduled to hold a discussion on May 1 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the D.C. Court of Appeals Ceremonial Courtroom, Historic Courthouse, located at 430 E Street, NW. The event will include Linda Klein, […]

On April 14, the staff of the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law’s Law Review held a symposium: “D.C. Democracy during the Time of Trump: 51 and 45!” Civil rights activist Wade Henderson, an advocate for D.C. statehood, teaches at the UDC School of Law. (Courtesy Photo) The one-day […]

Despite news that D.C. Council member Brandon Todd (D-Ward 4) is embroiled in a controversy over unsubstantiated donations and missing information, some Ward 4 residents seem willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Brandon Todd is facing accusations of campaign inconsistencies in his 2015 council bid reporting. (Courtesy photo) On April 7, the […]

The lines and anxiety within the Starbucks at Howard University’s bookstore showed little signs of lightening on April 17. An April 5 widely circulated anonymous critique of Wayne A.I. Frederick, Howard’s president, and Provost Anthony Wutoh, made by select members of the university’s faculty was causing concern over Frederick’s future with the university. Howard University […]

A Northeast Washington D.C. resident launched a project more than three years ago to help the community locate missing people. Now, the organization uses social media pages to alert the public about missing persons within the District’s eight wards. Henderson Long started an organization that uses Facebook to post the photos and information of missing […]

The District of Columbia’s federal Veterans Hospital was recently criticized for its poor sanitary conditions, management practices and staffing shortages. The Washington, D.C. Veteran Affairs Medical Center is facing scrutiny for an alleged lack of adequate conditions and management to care for veterans. (Courtesy photo) On April 12, the Veteran Affairs Office of Inspector General […]

The National Math Festival returns to Washington, D.C. on April 22. The event will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free and public event brings together some of the most fascinating mathematicians of our time to inspire and challenge participants […]

East River Jazz and Anacostia Art Center celebrates the 100th Birthday of Ella Fitzgerald with a live performance of Ella Swings Lightly on April 23. Guests will enjoy songs from the 1960 Grammy winning album performed by the Lovejoy Group. Ella Swings Lightly is a ten-piece ensemble that has the power of a big band […]

Rankin Chapel is commemorating Howard University’s 150th anniversary with “If These Walls Could Speak’ The Role of Rankin Chapel in the History, Life and Culture of the Mecca” on April 23 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  at the Founder’s Library, 500 Howard Pl NW # 203. The sesquicentennial Celebration including exhibits showcasing the Chapel’s […]

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) may have found a solution to the District’s severe shortage of licensed child-care providers. Infant care in the District reached a crisis point late last year when projections showed 7,600 licensed child care slots for more than 22,000 children. The solution would offer $15 million to address the shortage […]