Category: Washington D.C. News

Bessie’s Blues, a musical odyssey of African American people in the 20th century will play at MetroStage, located at 1201 North Royal Street from Jan. 22 to March 15. To purchase tickets, visit boxofficetickets.com or for more information call 703-548-9044.

Legislation introduced in the District of Columbia Council this week would empower patients with terminal illnesses to obtain doctor-prescribed medication to facilitate self-termination. Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward3). (AP Photo) On Jan. 14, Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward3) introduced the “Death with Dignity Act of 2015,” which gives patients greater control over end-of-life choices, she said. “In […]

In observance of the Martin Luther King holiday, The National Council of Negro Women is celebrating the organization’s 80th anniversary. The Northern Virginia Section is commemorating the occasion by hosting a Founders Day of Service Jan. 19. at the Warner Baptist Church, 3613 Lacy Boulevard from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The section will be packing and mailing 80 care packages […]

Chris Van Hollen is senior Democrat on the House Budget Committee. Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), is making good on several efforts to minimize the pay disparity between middle-class workers and wealthy investors with the introduction of a new Paycheck Bonus Credit legislation that would provide $1,000 per worker per year – or roughly […]

The Institute for the Advancement of Multicultural & Minority Medicine will host the third annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Global Health Equity Summit on Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Willard Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. This instrumental and exciting Summit brings together inspired minds within the industry to address Emerging Global Health Equity Crisis in Non-Communicable […]

The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in conjunction with the Cecil & Irene Hylton Foundation presents “The High Road of Peace and Brotherhood” Prince William County MLK Day Of Service 2015: Feeding The Mind And Body on Jan. 19 at the Cecil D. Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road […]

Rock Creek Conservancy, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection of the lands and waters of Rock Creek, is celebrating the kick-off of the 125th Anniversary of Rock Creek Park with a weekend of service opportunities.  The Conservancy is hosting volunteers for the MLK National Day of Service with events from Jan. 17 through Jan. […]

Brian Kenner presently is the city manager for Takoma Park, Md. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has selected a veteran District government employee and administrative leader of a nearby municipality to be the city’s next deputy mayor for planning and economic development. Brian Kenner, the Takoma Park, Md. city manager and a former chief operating officer for the Office of Deputy […]

D.C.’s Metro had a horrific accident on Jan. 12 that affected the Yellow Line, leaving one person dead and 80 injuries due to smoke inhalation. Carol Glover of Alexandria, Va. died Jan. 12 after the tragic Yellow Line incident . “On behalf of the Board of Directors and all Metro employees, I offer my deepest […]

Beautification Project at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Volunteers, young leaders, government officials, IMPACT supporters, and more will gather together for a beautification project on Jan. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, 1964 Independence Avenue N.W. Confirmed Participants include: U.S. National Park Service, DC Social Innovation Project, Project […]

Representatives from the National Alliance of Mental Illness’s Prince George’s County, Md. participate in the NBC4 Health and Fitness Expo. The DC region had its first big check-up of the year at the 2015 NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo, Jan. 10 and 11 at the Washington Convention Center. For the first time, the expo’s focus […]

Marion Christopher Barry is a candidate for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat. Marion Christopher Barry, candidate for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat of his late father Marion S. Barry, has not voted consistently in District and ward elections, the AFRO has learned. Tamara Robinson, spokeswoman for the Board of Elections, said on Jan. 13 that […]