Category: Washington D.C. News

Kids Smiles, a non-profit dental center, will provide free comprehensive dental care to uninsured children on Feb. 5 for Give Kids a Smile Day. Located at 4837 Benning Road, SE. Kids Smiles provides a dental home for children ages 0-18 in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Ward 7 and surrounding areas, and accepts all children […]

The exhibit “Carnaval: Celebrations of the African Diaspora” is currently on display at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery, 702 8th St NW, from Feb. 2 to March 11. The exhibit consists of art from the Third Annual Black History Month Art Competition sponsored by Black Artists D.C. and Art Impact USA.   An opening reception is […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who had a weapon that turned out to be a BB gun was fatally shot by a District of Columbia police officer Monday, authorities said. The officer tried to stop the man, who was acting suspiciously, about 2 a.m., but the man fell as he tried to flee and the […]

District residents view photographs of local poverty in the “Witness to Hunger” exhibit hosted by Martha’s Table Jan. 14. (Photo by Shantella Sherman) Martha’s Table hosted the “Witnesses to Hunger” exhibit Jan. 14, showcasing photos by District residents who find themselves suddenly living hand-to-mouth, and unceremoniously cast aside by city officials.  The exhibit details, with […]

The Metropolitan Police Department identified Timon M. Jones, 23, as the victim of a fatal shooting Jan. 20 in Southeast, D.C. According to reports, the police received a call for a man down in the Sixth District area. Jones was lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds when officers arrived. He was pronounced dead […]

A rendering of the proposed Skyland property. (Photo/skylandtowncenter.com) District government officials and the Skyland Town Center developer told frustrated Southeast residents Jan. 21 they will continue to search for a retailer to replace Walmart after the company announced it will not be building a store in Ward 7. Gary Rappaport, CEO of Rappaport Companies, the […]

Washington, D.C. was blanketed with up to 24 inches of snow during the recent blizzard. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is getting high marks from residents for the city’s handling of the recent blizzard. One of the worst blizzards in the city’s history took place Jan. 22-23 and dropped as much as 24 […]

Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) says the District is not ready to be a state. (Courtesy Photo) The District of Columbia has fought for federal city status since the 1870s. As citizens of the U.S. taxed without the benefit of legislative representation, proponents of D.C. statehood consider the city’s status both unconstitutional and unfair. Recent comments […]

The Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Gospel Service will host a Black History Month celebration on Feb. 6 at the Memorial Chapel, 204 Lee Avenue, at 1 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Rev. Myrtle Bowen, senior pastor at Contee A.M.E. Zion Church in D.C. Lt. Col. Bowen is with the U.S. Air Force Reserve. The […]

The DeceptiComics return to D.C. Feb. 12 for their fourth performance at the Bier Baron 1523 22nd St NW. There will be two performance at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.  The DeceptiComics are five malevolent comedians: brutal, merciless, and hilarious. Their purpose is to conquer and destroy audiences with brutal wit and deadly punch lines. […]

Shavannia Williams launched Heels and Helmets which uses sports analogies through its football training camps to help level the playing field for women in business. (Courtesy photo) At one of the great temples of college football Shavannia Williams learned to play the game with the big boys. Williams began her career in sports marketing as […]

The Chuck Brown Band is scheduled to perform at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue Jan. 29.  R&B artist Bilal is also scheduled to perform Jan. 30. Both shows are set to begin at 8 p.m.  Tickets cost: $25 – $45. For more information or to purchase tickets for either show, […]