Category: Washington D.C. News

WASHINGTON – Mariah, a homeless mother living in Washington shelter,still remembers how her four-year-old son, Willy struggled with his speech.  That was before he enrolled in Bright Beginnings. “Before he came here, his speech was really messed up,” Paul said. “But they did the proper procedures to give him speech therapy and anything else that […]

WASHINGTON — It’s a frigid Friday night, and the entertainment centers of the city — Chinatown, U Street, Georgetown, H Street, Capitol Hill, Adams Morgan and Barracks Row — are flourishing with people crowded into bars and restaurants, eager to  warm their fingers and enjoy good food and interesting chatter. In the southeast neighborhood of […]

Elkridge, Md., native Imani Dorsey has been named to the All-ACC Academic Soccer Team. (Photo by Shane Lardinois) A Maryland native has been named to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Academic Women’s Soccer team, officials announced this week. Imani Dorsey, who hails from Elkridge, Md., made the All-ACC team while earning a 3.58 GPA as […]

Kanika Tolver, owner of Kanika Tolver Photography. (Photo courtesy of Kanika Tolver) After working 13 years in federal government, Kanika Tolver is spreading her wings. The IT professional and creative millennial decided to forego her desk job and pursue her passions, which include photography. “It’s been a passion of mine for close to seven years, […]

WASHINGTON — Public health officials are urging Washington-area residents to get vaccinated following a report that a case of measles — an extremely contagious disease that can lead to pneumonia, swelling of the brain, and even death—has been reported in the area.  But despite calls from President Barack Obama, Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, public health […]

Panelists Dante Barry, Seema Sadanandan, Jeff Johnson, Dr. E. Faye Williams, and Allyson Carpenter at the AFRO Newspaper’s “Black Lives Matter” Town Hall meeting at the Howard Theatre. (Photo by Rob Roberts ) In its first Black History Month event, the Afro-American Newspapers hosted a community discussion on the commonly referenced epithet, “Black Lives Matter.” […]

D.C. Council member Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) raised questions about the $20 million District of Columbia Public Schools’ (DCPS) Empowering Males of Color (EMOC) initiative. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson announced this program on Jan. 21 at Ballou Senior High School. “The programs and the all boys high school raise […]

Genealogist Char McCargo Bah digs deep into history, finding lost or unknown ancestry, and connecting families with their relatives of the past. Genealogist Char McCargo Bah For nearly three decades, Bah has assisted over 100 individuals in finding their lost lineage. She rigorously combs through ancient archives and historical state and county records. Bah’s work […]

Residents of Barry Farm Dwellings march to keep their community. (Photo/Empower DC) Paulette Matthews, 55, has been living in the same neighborhood in Southeast D.C. for the last 20 years, but is being told she will soon have to leave for 10 to 15 years as her neighborhood is torn down and rebuilt for new […]

Avery’s Bar and Lounge rooftop. (Photo courtesy of Avery Leake) When Avery’s Bar and Lounge opened in 2013, owner Avery Leake could be found at the top of the second-story entrance greeting guests with a smile. Customers would then sit at the bar and order hand-crafted drinks. Today, Avery’s is known for bringing a full […]

On Feb. 28 at 9 p.m., the Tom Cunningham Orchestra will be performing a three hour set of early Swing music, 1930-36, including selections from Benny Goodman, The Dorsey Brothers, Jimmie Lunceford, the Boswell Sisters, and others.  The location is the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Boulevard.  Adult admission is $18. For […]