Washington D.C. saw a record number of visitors in 2023, resulting in $10.2 billion in visitor spending and the support of 102,366 local jobs.
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D.C. leads in markets for women-owned businesses
Washington D.C. is a leading region for women entrepreneurs, with a strong economy, a highly educated workforce, and a commitment to providing support to women-owned businesses.
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Shooting in Southeast D.C. leaves MPD searching for suspect
MPD is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect in a May 20 shooting on the 800 block of Yuma Street in Southeast, D.C.
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Members of Congress react to Washington D.C.’s primary elections
Washington D.C. voters cast their ballots in the city’s primary elections, with President Biden winning the Democratic primary and former President Donald Trump losing to former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.
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Capital Jazz Fest returns for another weekend of music and art
The 2024 Capital Jazz Fest featured a diverse range of artists and headliners, including Andra Day, Babyface and Leela James, and was attended by thousands of attendees who enjoyed the music, food, and Black-owned businesses.
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Vice President Kamala Harris endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Prince George’s County, Md.
Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for the U.S. Senate, emphasizing her support for gun safety regulations and the need to address gun violence in the U.S.
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Mystics squander first half lead in Angel Reese’s return to the D.C.-Maryland area, fall to 0-10
Angel Reese recorded a double-double and Chennedy Carter scored 25 points off the bench as the Chicago Sky defeated the Washington Mystics 79-71 in Capital One Arena.
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D.C. Council advances FY25 budget
The D.C. Council passed the FY25 2025 budget to second reading with a majority vote, restoring Access to Justice funds, providing housing vouchers, and establishing a child tax credit, while also raising taxes for employers and residential property taxes.
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Howard University revokes Diddy’s honorary degree as mogul’s legal troubles grow
Howard University has revoked the honorary degree awarded to Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2014 due to allegations of abuse, and the university has also terminated a pledge and agreement with the Sean Combs Foundation.
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White House celebrates Kenyan President William Ruto
President Biden and the White House hosted a state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, marking 60 years of partnership between the two countries and announcing new economic cooperation initiatives.
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Pandas will return to Washington’s National Zoo by year’s end
The National Zoo has announced that two new giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, will be arriving from China by the end of 2024, marking the start of a new chapter in the zoo’s breeding and conservation partnership with China.
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AFRO spotlight: Councilmember Janeese Lewis George hopes to continue positively impacting Ward 4Â
Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is running for reelection in 2020 and is focused on addressing the safety and housing issues in Ward 4, as well as raising the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits throughout the District.