Monumental Sports & Entertainment to Stay in Gallery Place/Chinatown, After All
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by Sam P.K. Collins
12h ago
Three months, and one failed negotiation, later, and it appears that the Washington Wizards and Washington Capitals will in fact remain in Gallery Place-Chinatown for years to come.  The post Monumental Sports & Entertainment to Stay in Gallery Place/Chinatown, After All appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more
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3-28-2024 Informer Edition
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by WI Web Staff
22h ago
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A Slew of Legislation on the Way to Tackle Truancy
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by Sam P.K. Collins
1d ago
The D.C. Council and the Executive Office of the Mayor are gearing up to have four comprehensive bills in circulation to address chronic absenteeism, including family engagement, social services, interagency collaboration, and public safety. The post A Slew of Legislation on the Way to Tackle Truancy appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more
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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, March 28-31
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by Jada Ingleton
1d ago
This weekend in the DMV offers a variety of events to explore ocean life, celebrate Black farming, honor the legacies of Frederick Douglass and Duke Ellington, and bring awareness to domestic violence. The post Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, March 28-31 appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more
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‘Ellington 125’ Opens Doors to Hear a D.C. Music Icon
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by Brenda C. Siler
1d ago
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is honoring music icon Duke Ellington by presenting traditional arrangements and new interpretations of his compositions, with performances by the National Symphony Orchestra and vocalists Bilal, Aloe Blacc and Alita Moses. The post ‘Ellington 125’ Opens Doors to Hear a D.C. Music Icon appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more
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Biden and Harris Fight Against House Republicans’ Budget Threatening Health Care
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by Stacy M. Brown
1d ago
President Biden and Vice President Harris are fighting against the Republican budget proposal, which seeks to slash $4.5 trillion from the ACA, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, potentially leaving millions of Americans without access to essential health coverage. The post Biden and Harris Fight Against House Republicans’ Budget Threatening Health Care appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more
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Emergency Legislation Planned to Aid Port Employees After Key Bridge Collapse
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by Stacy M. Brown
1d ago
Maryland lawmakers are preparing to introduce emergency legislation to provide financial relief to port employees affected by the Key Bridge collapse, with over 15,000 jobs at stake. The post Emergency Legislation Planned to Aid Port Employees After Key Bridge Collapse appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more
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Ramona Edelin, Influential Activist and Education Advocate, Dies at 78
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by Stacy M. Brown
1d ago
Ramona Edelin, a renowned activist and academic, died at the age of 78 due to cancer, having made significant contributions to civil rights, education reform, and community empowerment. The post Ramona Edelin, Influential Activist and Education Advocate, Dies at 78 appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more
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In Face of Budget Cuts, Grassroots Organizers Fight for Investments
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by Sam P.K. Collins
2d ago
The mandated diversion of funds to the reserves would result in across-the-board budget cuts amounting to more than $1 billion this budget season. The post In Face of Budget Cuts, Grassroots Organizers Fight for Investments appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more
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Councilmember Lewis George Faces Two Challengers in Re-election Bid
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by Sam P.K. Collins
2d ago
Lisa Gore and Paul Johnson, both of whom worked with D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George in their capacity as advisory neighborhood commissioners, are calling into question the degree to which she has represented Ward 4 residents’ interests on the D.C. Council.  The post Councilmember Lewis George Faces Two Challengers in Re-election Bid appeared first on The Washington Informer ..read more
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