Wells Fargo is modernizing 130 branches in the Washington, D.C., area as part of its District-by-District Branch Transformation program, a multi-year effort to revamp 4,000 branches nationwide. The initiative blends technology upgrades with in-person services, aiming to strengthen branches as hubs for financial guidance, relationship-building and community engagement.
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Posted inDMV News
UPDATE: Abraham Debela found
83-year-old Abraham Dabela, who had been missing since June 7, was found on the side of the road thanks to a vigilant neighbor and the community’s help in spreading the word.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. gets ‘F’ for air quality in 2025 State of the Air Report
Washington, D.C., received an “F” in the 2025 State of the Air Report, reflecting a recent decline in air quality and an uptick in unhealthy air days. While city officials noted that rare events like the 2023 Canadian wildfires impacted the results, health experts continue to express concern about the long-term effects of air pollution, particularly on vulnerable communities.
Posted inMusic
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are expanding their tour to Europe
Kendrick Lamar and SZA have expanded their upcoming tour to include stops in Europe, with their first show in Frankfurt, Germany, set to kick off on July 4.
Posted inTravel
How gas prices have changed in Maryland in the last week
Gas prices in Maryland remain essentially unchanged over the last week, with the average price of gas per gallon hovering in the $3 range this summer, and a near-record number of Americans are expected to hit the road for travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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It’s time to be fearless in supporting disadvantaged entrepreneurs
By Imani Augustus and Madeline Burke A federal appeals court in Miami is considering a challenge to a program by Fearless Fund intended to provide grant, mentorship, and training opportunities for Black women looking to grow their businesses. Other lawsuits have challenged entrepreneurial support implemented by the US Small Business Administration and Minority Business Development […]
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Alignment embraced by D.C. C-Suite luncheon women
By Deborah BaileyAFRO Contributing Editor dbailey@afro.com The laughter and fellowship ebbing through a Washington, D.C. hotel ballroom on an afternoon in November conveyed the pleasure expressed by several hundred upscale Black women executives exchanging personal and professional stories, plans and dreams. These are Black women who have sacrificed to make it among the leadership ranks in […]