Antoine Lyers has opened Gold Clover Bar in Shaw, D.C., offering affordable drinks and a welcoming atmosphere, with a focus on pop culture and community, and a collection of vinyl records to add to the atmosphere.
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Wells Fargo Foundation deploys $500,000 to housing nonprofits in D.C.
The Wells Fargo Foundation has granted $500,000 to five Washington, D.C. nonprofits to address systemic housing challenges and support the creation and preservation of generational wealth through homeownership.
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Black Restaurant Week returns to D.C. and Baltimore area for fifth year
Black Restaurant Week is returning to Washington D.C. and Baltimore for its fifth year, aiming to stimulate the economy of the Black community and highlight Black-owned culinary businesses and professionals who cannot afford marketing campaigns.
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D.C. communities to keep cool with open pools in every ward
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation has opened all 23 outdoor pools six days a week to provide relief from the record-breaking temperatures, while DPR is also hiring over 700 seasonal jobs to ensure the pools are adequately staffed.
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U.S. Africa Collaborative Housing Exposition offers solutions to global affordable housing crisis
The U.S. Africa Collaborative recently held the 2024 Pan African City Exposition at Bowie State University to exchange ideas on affordable housing solutions across the African Diaspora, with emphasis on Africa, the U.S., and the UK.
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D.C. AG calls for continuance of FTC ban on ‘deceptive’ TurboTax ads
The Federal Trade Commission has prohibited Intuit from advertising its services as “free” unless they are free to all customers, and the D.C. Attorney General and Illinois Attorney General have filed a brief calling for the appeal to be rejected.
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U.S. Supreme Court hands down several controversial rulings
The Supreme Court has ruled that presidents do have some immunity for official acts that took place during their presidency, which will be applicable for all current and future presidents, but this decision is especially beneficial for former president Donald Trump.
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Biden tells Hill Democrats he won’t step aside amid party drama: ‘It’s time for it to end’
President Joe Biden has written a letter to congressional Democrats urging them to end the intraparty drama and focus on defeating Donald Trump in the upcoming election, while Democratic lawmakers weigh whether to support Biden or seek a different candidate.
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Hot Off the Press: News impacting the Black community in D.C. areaÂ
Quincy Wilson, a 16-year-old track phenom from Bowie, Md., has been chosen by the U.S. selection committee to be part of the men’s 4×400 relay pool for Team USA’s track and field squad, becoming the youngest male U.S. track and field Olympian in history.
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D.C. Mayor Bowser unveils final phase of Skyland Town Center transformation
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the final phase of a three-part transformation for the Skyland Town Center, bringing 126 townhomes, 75 affordable housing units for seniors, 10,000 square feet for retail, a public square and a plaza to Ward 7.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
Baltimore, D.C. and the surrounding neighborhoods are hosting a variety of events this month, including free health screenings, movie marathons, live concert performances, and more.
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Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
The D.C, Maryland and Virginia area is hosting a range of events this summer, including festivals, museum happenings, panel discussions and bike tours, that will celebrate Black history, culture, and community, as well as educate people on sustainability and urban development.