Category: Washington D.C. News

More than a dozen independent movies about people with African roots are scheduled to take center stage in Washington D.C. over the weekend at the African Diaspora International Film Festival. The festival, scheduled from Aug. 18 through Aug. 20, commences at The George Washington University’s Marvin Center, 800 21st Street NW. Languages represented in the […]

Ed Potillo died suddenly on Aug. 9, impacting the city and several city leaders. Potillo recently stepped down from his position as chairman of the Ward 7 Democrats and was the vice chairman of the Washington D.C. Democratic State Committee. Ed Potillo, Ward 7 political leader, died on Aug. 9. (Courtesy photo) “I am saddened […]

Lizzie Edwards has come to dread the end of summer for reasons beyond an eventual end to warmer weather and trips to local beaches with her twin sons. The Ward 7 resident, and her husband Bobby, found this year that budgeting for the return to school exceeded the costs for a week-long, family vacation. And […]

On Aug. 13, some students were preparing for the school year with the help of D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D). Mendelson sponsored haircuts and shape-ups for boys at the Davis Barbershop in Ward 8. This is the second year he has done this in partnership with the Davis family, who are national leaders in […]

The love and respect Washingtonians continue to have for legendary Go-Go artist and founder Chuck Brown shows most in the indelible footprint of his music and mentorship on both the music industry and the city.  In celebration of the 3rd Annual Chuck Brown Day, which is scheduled for Aug. 19, the D.C. Public Library hosted […]

The District of Columbia School System is set for the 2017-2018 school year with early openings and a new teacher contract. On Aug. 14, 13 schools on the elementary, middle, and high school levels started classes in the extended year program. This program starts the school year earlier than the traditional term and has more frequent […]

A 17-year-old girl died on Aug. 12 after being struck by a stray bullet in Northeast, D.C. earlier in the week, D.C. police said. Jamahri Sydnor, a resident from Northeast D.C., was driving in the 1400 block of Saratoga Avenue, NE around 3:32 p.m. when she was shot in the head, police said. According to […]

On Aug. 17 and every Thursday evening in August, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue at Seventh Street, SW, transforms into the city’s most refreshing destination for dynamic art, after-work drinks, and thought-provoking conversation. Explore bold new exhibitions by renowned artists Ai Weiwei, Yoko Ono, and Markus Lüpertz, enjoy special tours of masterpieces […]

On Aug. 18, Malcolm Lemmons’ first book, Lessons from the Game, from 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Halfsmoke Restaurant, 651 Florida Ave, NW.  Attendees will be able to meet Lemmons, who is currently a free-agent in the NBA, and get a copy of his book and have it signed. Music will be provided by DJ Wink […]

D.C.-area residents will remember Chuck Brown at the 3rd Annual Chuck Brown Day at Chuck Brown Memorial Park, 20th and Franklin, NE on Aug. 19 from 3 p.m.-7p.m. Join the We Are One Tribute Band, EU feat. Sugar Bear and closing out the day is the Chuck Brown Band crankin’ all of the Chuck favorites. […]

On Aug. 19 and 20, First Baptist Church of Vienna, located on 450 Orchard St, NW is scheduled to host a Homecoming Family and Friends Day weekend. The two-day event is slated to begin with a family forum, where attendees and guest host, Lisa Durden, will discuss race, faith, family and politics. Youth attendees will […]

Shiloh Baptist Church, located on 1500 9th St. NW Washington, DC, will host their homecoming and community health fair on August 19 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. There will be a variety of activities for all ages with food and music. For more information, visit the event’s Facebook page. Shiloh Baptist Church homecoming and […]