The Downtown DC Holiday Market kicked off on Nov. 22, marking the 20 years in the nation’s capital, with two separate markets offering approximately 100 vendors each, and both locations are free and open to the public.
Category: Washington D.C. News
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser announces $1.8 million in funding for 17 local businesses
Mayor Bowser has announced that the District’s Inclusive Innovation Equity Impact Fund will provide $1.8 million in grants to 17 businesses, with the funds being used for low-interest loans, revenue-based financing, and equity investments.
Posted in2024 Elections
Supreme Court’s conservative justices allow Virginia to resume purge of voter registrations
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority granted an emergency appeal from Virginia’s Republican administration to allow the purging of voter registrations, despite a federal judge finding that the state illegally purged more than 1,600 voter registrations in the past two months.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Kamala Harris draws 75,000 at D.C. rally, pledges ‘we won’t go back’
Kamala Harris delivered a historic closing argument to over 75,000 people at the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., emphasizing her commitment to uniting the country and fighting for common ground and common-sense solutions.
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Ten years later: Where is Relisha Rudd?
Relisha Tenau Rudd, who would have turned 18 on October 29, has been missing since 2014 and the FBI is still investigating her disappearance.
Posted inDMV News
Cell-free schools gaining popularity – even among students
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued guidelines limiting the use of cell phones by students during the school day, citing the impact of social media on the mental health of youth, and the policy will become effective in Virginia public schools on Jan. 1, 2025.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Darrell Green honored for 20-year legendary career, philanthropy with D C. Key to the City
Two-time Super Bowl champion Darrell Green was awarded the Key to the City by Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser for his commitment to philanthropy and community, as well as his impact on the Washington Redskins.
Posted inNEWS
Violence prevention services eligible for Medicaid reimbursement nationwide
The White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention has called on states to access federal dollars provided by Medicaid for violence prevention services, with eight states currently offering reimbursement for community prevention violence strategies.
Posted inHBCU
Howard falls in centennial homecoming game
Vice President Kamala Harris sent a letter to Howard University in recognition of its 100th homecoming, while the Bison fell to the Tigers in a sold out homecoming matchup.
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Student debt cancellation continues for public servants
The U.S. Department of Education has announced 60,000 additional teachers, nurses, firefighters and government public administrators will have their loans canceled under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, bringing the total number of borrowers with debt cancellation to over 1 million.
Posted inBaltimore News
Dylan Beard: Overcoming obstacles and embracing his journey
Dylan Beard, a Baltimore native, has made a name for himself in the track world, winning the 60-meter hurdle race at the 2024 Millrose Games and recently appearing on the “Today” show, while working at Walmart and pursuing his dream of competing in the Paris Olympics.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Jazzmyne Townsend takes ‘D.C. Teacher of the Year’ title
Jazzmyne Townsend, a language arts instructional coach at Stanton Elementary School, has been named the 2025 D.C. Teacher of the Year and will represent the District on the Council of Chief State School Officers, advocating for the needs of her students.
