As 2025 ended, the District of Columbia saw a second consecutive year of significant declines in violent crime. While reported numbers show progress, federal and local officials remain at odds over the accuracy of the data and what it means for public safety.
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Posted inARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Youth bands set to compete during Go-Go Awareness Week in D.C.
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com Go-Go Awareness Week kicked off Nov. 17 with a press conference held at the Go-Go Museum & Café in Southeast Washington, D.C. And while legends, including Rare Essence, E.U., Trouble Funk and “the godfather of go-go,” Chuck Brown, were essential in the evolution of the regional music style into […]
Posted inD.C. Government
D.C. leadership freezes hiring and pay increases to offset budget gap
Facing a $1.1 billion budget shortfall caused by a federal funding cap, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has enacted immediate government freezes and invoked a law to adjust the District’s budget by 6 percent. With Congress stalled on a funding fix, Bowser warned that further cuts, including furloughs and facility closures, may follow if no action is taken.
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Friends of Kingman Park’s RFK Task Force meets ahead of community session with D.C. mayor
The Friends of Kingman Park’s RFK Task Force held a community meeting to discuss the future of the RFK stadium site, with concerns over environmental impact, crime, noise, parking, and the potential use of eminent domain.
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Shortage of funding affecting senior care resources in Ward 1
The Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center is struggling to expand its health, fitness and transportation programs due to underfunding from the Department of Aging and Community Living, despite its members advocating for more.
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Mayor Bowser allocates $25 million to nonprofits for out-of-school youth programs
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has awarded $25.1 million in grants to 125 nonprofit organizations that offer free and low-cost programming for youth in the District, focusing on academic achievement, the arts, STEM, financial literacy, career preparation, and more.
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Fans share their views about the Wizards and the Caps remaining in D.C.
The Wizards and Caps are staying in D.C., providing jobs and bringing crowds to the city, and upgrades to Capital One Arena are expected to attract better players and appeal to the younger generation.