Voters in Washington, D.C. will have a chance to hear directly from candidates for mayor and congressional delegate during the DCision 2026 debates on May 2 at George Washington University. Hosted by a coalition of civic and media organizations, the event will spotlight key issues including public safety, housing, economic recovery, education, and D.C.’s push for full congressional representation.
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DOJ sues major landlords over alleged algorithmic pricing scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an amended complaint against RealPage and six large landlords, alleging they engaged in an anticompetitive scheme to drive up rental prices for millions of Americans.
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Homelessness hits unprecedented high in 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported a record 18% increase in homelessness in 2024, driven by a lack of affordable housing, a surge in migration, and natural disasters, with Blacks accounting for 32% of all people experiencing homelessness.
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MD Legal Aid teams with Reid Temple A.M.E. to offer free expungement clinic
By AFRO Staff For persons trying to escape the shadow of a criminal history, help may be on the way. Maryland Legal Aid (MLA), in partnership with Reid Temple A.M.E. Church of Glenn Dale, Md., is hosting a free expungement clinic at the church on April 27. Individuals with a criminal history will have an […]