Category: Washington D.C. News

Two persons have been charged in the alleged murder of four people in Riverdale, near Washington, D.C., on Aug. 6. Tkeisha Nicole Gilmer, 18, and Darrell Lynn Bellard, 43, both of Dickinson, Texas, were each charged with four counts of first degree murder in the slayings. Police say 3-year-old Shayla Shante Sikyala and 4-year-old Shakur […]

At-large Councilman Kwame Brown, who is in a heated contest for the D.C. Council chairmanship with former Ward 5 representative Vincent Orange, has won yet another straw poll. Having already succeeded in polls for wards 3, 4 and 7, Brown, in this latest vote that was sponsored by residents of Ward 8, proved his mettle […]

Saint Paul’s College a historically Black college located in Lawrenceville, Va. recently received the largest donation in the school’s history from the estate of former D.C. Councilwoman Hilda Mason and Charles N. Mason, Jr. The $1.4 million endowment will be used to create a scholarship fund available to students pursuing a degree in any major […]

More than 70 people were involved in a massive brawl on the Washington, D.C. Metro system’s Green Line in both the Gallery Place-Chinatown and L’Enfant Plaza stations on Friday evening, August 6. D.C. Metro Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station at about 11 p.m. The crowd dispersed but […]

Communities east of the Anacostia River are going “green” thanks to the efforts of Project Dream Green, a group of local youths dedicated to environmental conservation. Ranging from 14 to 21 years old, the 72 young people—who come from Northeast Washington communities most impacted by pollution and other environmental degradation—are distributing energy-efficient light bulbs throughout […]

Same-day voter registration, early voting and touch screen voting machines are among a series of new options that Washington, D.C. voters have at their disposal during and leading up to the Sept. 14 primary election. “The district decided that it’s time we become a model for the nation and implement the kind of reforms that […]

WASHINGTON (AP)—Police have arrested three women for fighting after an awards ceremony at City Hall where D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty recognized reformed youth offenders. Police arrested 18-year-old Grace Ebiasah, 20-year-old Anna Ebiasah and 19-year-old Deanna Morris, all of Southeast D.C., for fighting in a public place. They are accused of fighting after Fenty presented awards […]

The race for Ward 1 representation in the D.C. City Council is shaping up as one of the most heated contests leading up to the Sept. 14 primary if a recent candidates’ forum is any indication. A July 29 forum convened in downtown Washington to familiarize voters with Ward 1 candidates got off to a […]

The Washington, D.C. area is gradually tugging at the title for hottest basketball pipeline in the U.S. The insertion of talented stars such as Kevin Durant, Rudy Gay, Jeff Green, Michael Beasley, Ty Lawson and Sam Young into the NBA over the past few seasons is proof positive that the area is definitely home to […]

The D.C. Latino Caucus is going to bat for mayoral contender Vincent Gray. In providing its landslide endorsement earlier this month, the Caucus, which serves as the official voice for Latinos in the District’s Democratic State Committee, voted 37 to 1 in favor of the current City Council chairman. The vote came in stark opposition […]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Having gained Congress’ nod of approval, the District’s Marijuana for Medical Treatment Amendment Act of 2010 has cleared its final hurdle. But considering that local officials now face the tasks of dealing with dispensary applications and establishing regulations, it’s likely to be early next year before the law goes into full effect. […]

The District of Columbia is one of several jurisdictions implementing tax amnesty periods this year as governments nationwide seek to close budget gaps. That’s great news for delinquent taxpayers who now have the opportunity to avoid prosecution, have their penalties and fees waived, and pay outstanding taxes and interest to the city government. These opportunities […]