Category: Washington D.C. News

WASHINGTON (AP) — A power outage along the National Mall has left several museums and other buildings in the dark. Power went out in the early Friday afternoon and Pepco spokesman Marcus Beal said they’re investigating the cause of the outage and how long repairs will take. Smithsonian spokeswoman Linda St. Thomas says the outage […]

Johnny Barnes, one of the District’s most well-known civil rights attorneys, was celebrated for his work defending those who have had legal problems with the city government. Johnny Barnes is one of the District’s most well-known civil rights attorneys. (Courtesy Photo) Barnes received accolades from community activists, politicians, and movers and shakers in the District at […]

Raising the alarm about asthma attacks, infectious diseases, premature deaths, and other health impacts of climate change, more than 700 moms and kids gathered to hold a “Play-In” protest. The event took place on July 15 in a park on Capitol Hill and was organized by Moms Clean Air Force. The families called for action […]

In the wake of officer-involved shootings that have left several, on both sides of the law, dead, Black officers from several law enforcement agencies around the United States recently gathered to focus on new training tactics. The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE) celebrated 40 years from July 16 to July 20 with their […]

Over a span of nine months, Metropolitan police arrested four people in connection to a homicide that happened on Oct. 13, 2015. The last arrest was made on July 18, according to D.C. police. Last October, police responded to a call of an unconscious person in the 300 block of Parkland Place around 1 p.m.. […]

The Ms. Senior D.C. event was held June 29 at the University of the District of Columbia in Northwest D.C. The contest is for women who are 60 and older. Contestants presented their philosophy of life, talent and evening gown during competition. Billie LaVerne Smith was crowned Ms. Senior D.C. 2016. Master of Ceremonies Carroll […]

The chairman of D.C.’s police union, Matthew Mahl, will work to unseat 10 city council members who signed a resolution calling for police reform, he said in an emotional statement. The platform, written by Council member David Grosso (I-At Large) as a “Sense of the Council to Implement Police Reform” decree, asked for the implementation […]

The Hemingway Temple AME Church, located 501 P Street, NW, is scheduled to present a musical journey through its years of existence with a reception on July 23 at 1 p.m. The anniversary celebration will continue during the church’s Worship Service at 11 a.m. on July 24. The event is free and open to the […]

LSAC is scheduled to hold a Law School Forum July 23 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Forums are held in cities throughout the United States to give prospective law students an opportunity to talk personally with representatives from ABA-approved law schools and attend informative workshops. Admission to all Law School […]

The Reston Chapter of The Links is scheduled to hold a High eSTEAM Day at the Brother’s Fun Camp (July 25-Aug. 5) at the Heritage Fellowship Church, 2501 Fox Mill Road.  Gen. Kip Ward and the Mighty Military Men are scheduled to speak at the High eSTEAM event July 27.  The events programs will include […]

An 11-day film festival in Washington, D.C., which endeavors to bring a heightened awareness of the most compelling civil rights narratives, is now underway. The March on Washington Film Festival “strives to increase awareness of the events and heroes of the Civil Rights Era and inspire renewed passion for activism. The festival uses the power […]