Category: Washington D.C. News

Ronald Hampton, a Black criminal justice consultant, who worked for the Metropolitan Police Department, spoke about the need for holding the police accountable for their actions on Sept. 6. (Courtesy Photo) While residents of the District of Columbia haven’t had to endure the drama of racially-tinged incidents involving police officers shooting unarmed Blacks, residents are […]

Eight years ago the race for the White House was decided weeks before the actual election, in what was then known as the Burger Elections. Created by celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn in his flagship Good Stuff Eatery in the shadows of Capitol Hill, the Burger Elections gave burger connosseiours two specially crafted burgers, each named […]

When D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and District officials broke ground in June on Plaza West, a Ward 6 development that holds 50 units of affordable housing for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren – or grandfamilies – District resident Mozette Clark breathed a sigh of relief.  Charged with caring for three of her 12 school-aged […]

D.C. resident Ronald Johnson was happy with the reopening of the Rhode Island Avenue Metrorail station on Sept. 4 following its closure on Sept. 1 for safety concerns. However, he and many of the riders using the station remain reluctant about the overall safety of the system. “It is important to ensure the safety of […]

A daytime shooting left a boy dead and one man in critical condition after being struck by gunfire in an Anacostia neighborhood on Sept. 1, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Early in the afternoon around 2:19 p.m. authorities responded to the crime scene in the 1900 block of 16th Street, SE. Police said they […]

The MetroStage began its 2016-2017 season with Blackberry Daze, a musical adaptation from a bestselling novel by Ruth P. Watson. The play that began on Sept. 1 and will run until Oct. 9 is featured at the MetroStage venue, 1201 North Royal Street. The play will feature TC Carson, most notably known for his role […]

On Sept. 9 at 6 p.m., the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is scheduled to present a panel of distinguished speakers discussing the importance of Carter G. Woodson’s courage and vision. The event will be held at the The Blackburn Center at Howard University, 2397 6th St NW. The […]

D.C. Chancellor Kaya Henderson will be leaving her job at the end of September and the administration of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to make sure that the public has input into the selection of her permanent successor. On Aug. 30, 139 residents from throughout the District gathered into the atrium of the Roosevelt High […]

The Metropolitan Police Department is searching for suspects involved in a shooting in Northeast D.C. on Aug. 26 that resulted in a double homicide, according to police reports. Around 11:33 p.m., police responded to the scene of a fatal shooting in the 300 block of 34th Street, NE. Police said Raeshard Blue, 40, and Treyvon […]

Students in the District of Columbia public and charter school systems are showing improvement in math and English Language Arts, according to results of a standardized test in the second year of use. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), joined by Deputy Mayor for Education Jennie Niles, D.C. State Superintendent of Education Hanseul Kang, D.C. Schools […]

A large crowd gathered for the National Action Network (NAN) gun control laws reform rally at the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) headquarters.  Protesters began marching to the NRA from Folger Park in Southeast Washington D.C. Area residents gathered at a National Action Network gun control rally in Southeast D.C. on Aug. 27. (Photo by Linda […]

Oil About You will be hosting an event on Sept. 1 at 1410 Kingstream Drive at 7 p.m. The event is a workshop for people who want to use essential oils to improve their overall health. Essential oils are open to all ages, can be used as natural alternatives to harsh over-the-counter medications, and can […]