The D.C. Council voted 8-4 to approve funding for ranked choice voting as part of its budget process, advancing Initiative 83, which was supported by over 70 percent of voters in the November election. The measure would allow open primaries and enable voters to rank candidates, with an instant runoff process determining a majority winner if no candidate surpasses 50 percent of first-choice votes.
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The Washington Informer celebrates 60 years of service at Legacy Awards Gala
By Ashleigh FieldsSpecial to the AFRO The Washington Informer has long captured the stories of the residents, leaders and communities that infuse vibrant culture into the District of Columbia. For six decades the paper has been a voice for people in D.C. and beyond. In honor of the Informer’s anniversary, the publication, which serves one […]
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D.C. residents complain of poor service on WMATA Metro routesÂ
The D.C. Circulator Bus service has been discontinued after 19 years of service due to low ridership following the pandemic, but residents are still facing issues with Metro’s service amid freezing winter temperatures.
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Ashleigh’s Farewell
Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, sends a farewell message to readers, thanking them for their support and faith in the AFRO, and highlighting the importance of faith and hope in documenting trying truths through storytelling and investigative journalism.