Author of Acclaimed Books About D.C. Black Poets to Take Part in Foggy Bottom Book Crawl
The Foggy Bottom Book Crawl is a free event taking place on June 6 in Washington, D.C., featuring author Brian Gilmore, who will read from his books about the cultural history of Black poetry in the city and his…
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‘Sally & Tom’ Dares Audiences to Consider How American History Often Blurs the Line Between Fact and Fantasy
Round House Theatre in Bethesda is presenting the regional premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks’ provocative dramedy “Sally & Tom,” which…
D.C.’s Urban Farms Offer Natural Defense Against Air Pollution
Urban agriculture is being used in Washington to protect the environment, promote food security, and reconnect residents to the…
GWUL Celebrates Project Steam Ahead Students
Project Steam Ahead, a program of the Greater Washington Urban League, is teaching youth ages 11-17 introductory computer coding…
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Business
Political Messaging Vendor Pays $1 Million to Settle D.C. Tax Claims
GetThru, Inc. has agreed to pay $1 million to the District of Columbia to resolve allegations that it failed to collect and remit sales taxes on…
Consumers Hit With Another Wave of Grocery Price Increases
Food prices in the D.C. region are rising faster than wages, forcing families to rethink how they eat and shop, with beef, coffee, and tomatoes…
Baby Boomer Exits Open Doors for ETA
Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) is emerging as a powerful tool to create wealth and economic mobility, particularly for Black entrepreneurs, as millions of “baby boomer”…
Former Amtrak Chief Joins $20 Billion Push to Transform Northeast Rail
AmeriStarRail has proposed a $20 billion plan to modernize Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor with private capital, potentially pushing U.S. passenger trains past 200 mph and replacing…
Security Deposit Alternatives Leave Renters Paying More: Report
The National Consumer Law Center has released a report warning that security deposit alternative programs are stripping tenants of legal protections while generating profits for…
DMV
Investing in a Safer, More Reliable Energy Future
Washington Gas is investing in the DMV’s energy future through its Accelerated Pipeline Replacement Programs, which have invested over $2.4 billion in infrastructure upgrades to improve…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: What Should We Do?
Tamika Mallory’s powerful message in ‘State of Emergency’ is an urgent call to action to address systemic injustices and work towards meaningful change.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, March 17-22
The DMV is hosting a variety of events this week, from a flower workshop and coffee and conversation to a Black Press Day celebration, a…
Here for the DMV and Here to Help You Save on Your Utility Bills
Washington Gas has been providing affordable, reliable, and safe natural gas to the DMV for over 177 years, and has also committed to supporting the…
Zenith Gallery to Showcase ‘Women Artists of the DMV’
The Zenith Gallery in Northwest Washington will present “Women Artists of the DMV” from Sept. 5 through Oct. 18, featuring works by more than 400…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
PGCPS Selects Interim Superintendent Shawn Joseph for Long-Term Leadership
Shawn Joseph has been appointed as the official superintendent of Prince George’s County Public Schools, following a nationwide search, and has been praised for his engagement…
Darryl Barnes Announces Resignation as Chair of Maryland-National Park and Planning
Darryl Barnes resigned as chair of the MNCPPC board following allegations of misconduct, prompting criticism of the frequent changes in leadership and calls for increased…
Prince George’s County Political Updates
Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller have officially launched their reelection campaign, focusing on reducing crime, raising the minimum wage, and bringing new…
Prince George’s County Political Updates
Maryland Democrats passed the Community Trust Act to protect immigrant communities, while Prince George’s leaders are working to prevent ICE from opening detention centers in…
PGCPS Selects Clara Allsup as 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year
Clara Allsup, an English teacher at International High School at Langley Park, was honored as the 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year by Prince George’s County…
Community
Education and Youth Affairs, As Explored by Some Democratic At-Large Council Candidates
The D.C. Council is debating how to respond to mass youth gatherings, with some advocating for a holistic approach involving community engagement and others pushing for…
Video: D.C. Voter Guide Helps Seniors Navigate Ranked Choice Voting
As the June 16 primary approaches, AARP D.C., the League of Women Voters D.C., and the D.C. Board of Elections have joined forces to create…
Maryland Receives $1.3 Million to Speed DNA Testing as Crime Labs Face Growing Demands
Maryland crime laboratories will receive over $1.3 million in federal funding to reduce DNA testing backlogs, expand forensic capacity, and speed the processing of evidence,…
Ranked-Choice Voting in the Democratic At-Large Race: A Chance for Collaboration — Or Not
Candace Tiana Nelson, a 20-year veteran of the D.C. Democratic Party, is running for the Democratic at-large seat with a focus on housing, education, and…
Formerly Incarcerated Father: Programs, Not Federal Police, Are What D.C. Needs
Ivan Taylor’s story is one of how guns and drugs took hold of Washington, D.C., in the 1980s and ’90s, undoing progress against structural racism,…
Let’s Talk
DCision 2026 Debate Video: A Brief Look at the Mayoral and Delegate Debates
The Washington Informer, in partnership with the DC Democratic State Committee (DC Dems), the Washington Association of Black Journalists, the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce,…
Video: Real Safety D.C. Roundtable – Level Setting on Public Safety in Washington, D.C.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW250xKBx1M In partnership with the Public Welfare Foundation and its Real Safety D.C. education campaign, The Washington Informer hosted a powerful discussion exploring how communities…
Video: Dark Tower Day Party – A Harlem Renaissance at March On! Fest
The Dark Tower Day Party – A Harlem Renaissance at March On! Fest paid tribute to the artistry, style, and spirit that have shaped generations…
Video: March On! Festival Honors Stanley Nelson, Marsha Smith, and Senator Cory Booker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hcs95hYMvs The March On! Festival celebrates 13 years of amplifying the untold and mistold stories of the civil rights movement through art, film, and performance.…
Video: GWBCC on Why Black Business Is the Backbone of D.C. | Best of The DMV
Aisha Bond—President of the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce and lifelong Washingtonian—shares why the Chamber is proud to be a 2025 nominee in the…
LIFESTyle
Kennedy Center Belongs to JFK, Not Trump, Judge Rules
A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name must be removed from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as the Kennedy Center’s governing board exceeded its authority by attempting to rename the center without the approval of Congress.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, June 4-7
The DMV is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including the LightReel Film Festival, African American Music Appreciation Month celebrations, Healthy at the Harbor,…
Artists Flee Trump-Linked Freedom 250 Concert Series as Organizers Scramble to Salvage Lineup
Several artists have withdrawn from the Great American State Fair concert series after learning of its association with President Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 initiative, leaving…
Roots Picnic 2026 Celebrates Black Music, Emphasizes ‘There Will Be a Brighter Day’
Over 80,000 people gathered in Philadelphia for the two-day Roots Picnic, celebrating Black music, culture, and influence with performances from chart-topping and legendary artists such…
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s ‘Othello’ Offers ‘Gripping,’ Modern Take to Longtime Challenges
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of “Othello” features a powerhouse cast and crew, led by Tony Award-winning actor Wendell Pierce, and highlights the challenges of racism,…
