A Closer Look at the Restaurant Closure That Rocked Deanwood
The sudden closure of Smokehouse at The Strand in Deanwood following a rent dispute between owner Gregory J. Casten and joint venture partners has left numerous local residents seeking new employment and the community without its primary dining space.
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Martha’s Vineyard Gospel Festival Returns to Blend Music, Community Service
The second annual Martha’s Vineyard Gospel Festival is scheduled to take place on Monday, Aug. 17, at the Old Whaling Church in Edgartown to raise funds…
Don’t Miss It: The 2026 DC Tax Sale Has Been Reposted
Check out the 2026 DC Tax Sale Reposting. The 2026 Tax Lien Sale has been postponed to Wednesday, Aug.…
Power Read 25, Back to School, and National Wellness Month 📱
This week we talk to Black Women Unerased about an update on the Power Read 25 initiative, Building Bridges…
Power Read 25, Back to School, and National Wellness Month
This week we talk to Black Women Unerased about an update on the Power Read 25 initiative, Building Bridges…
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Business
AmeriStarRail Unveils ‘Libertyliner 250’ Proposal to Rebrand Amtrak’s NextGen Acela Fleet
AmeriStarRail has proposed a privately financed initiative to rebrand Amtrak’s NextGen Acela fleet as the Libertyliner 250, aiming to modernize passenger rail along the Northeast Corridor…
Maryland Lawmakers Urge Federal Regulators to Stop Shifting Data Center Costs to State Ratepayers
Maryland’s Democratic congressional delegation urged federal regulators to stop billions of dollars in electricity transmission costs tied to out-of-state data centers from being passed on…
AI Boom Drives Fight Over Electric Bills as D.C., Virginia and Maryland Clash Over Data Centers
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is beginning to hit consumers’ wallets across the Washington region, with a new electricity auction expected to add $6.3 billion…
NFL’s Source Program Connects With D.C. Businesses Ahead of 2027 Draft
Local business leaders met with the NFL, Events DC, and the Washington Commanders on July 9 to discuss how the NFL Source program will integrate…
U.S. Foreclosures Hit Seven-Year High While D.C. Area Remains Relatively Stable
Foreclosure filings have reached their highest level in nearly seven years, with many homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments due to the cost of living…
DMV
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, July 30 – Aug. 2
Several community events, ranging from carnivals and dance classes to fundraisers and flea markets, are scheduled to take place in the DMV area between late July…
VIEWPOINTS
People are staying cool during the intense DMV heat by drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothing, and staying inside with the AC on.
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…
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…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County Business Updates
Prince George’s County leaders approved a new development district for a 14-acre Sphere project while Kevin Anderson was appointed to lead the Maryland-National Park and Planning…
Prince George’s County Political Updates
Maryland’s presiding officers have called for a special legislative session in early August to focus on congressional redistricting, while the state also announced plans for…
UCAP’s Second Annual Housing Resource Fair Boosts Long-Term Stability
Prince George’s County residents accessed housing and financial resources at United Communities Against Poverty’s 2nd Annual Housing Resource Fair in Capitol Heights.
2026 Primary Election Results Certified, New Countywide Leadership Changes
The 2026 Maryland primary results have been certified, featuring a decisive win for Gov. Wes Moore and several key shifts in Prince George’s County leadership.
Celebrating Prince George’s History at 250
Prince George’s County, Maryland, has a rich and diverse history, from its origins as the county with the largest population of enslaved Africans to its…
Community
Racial Healing in Black America: What the Data Tells Us
This report explores how Black Americans define racial healing, where they experience the deepest harms, and what they believe is needed to move the country forward,…
Intergenerational Program Urges Youth, Senior Collaboration with New Hubs in Wards 5, 7
The DC Villages Collaborative is expanding its programming into Wards 5 and 7 to address significant life expectancy disparities among Washington, D.C., seniors, beginning with…
D.C. Inspector General Finds Decade of Failures in MPD Crime Reporting Controls
A report from the District of Columbia Office of the Inspector General found that the Metropolitan Police Department suffered a systemic breakdown in crime data…
Remembering Jonathan Daniel Shanks Sr.: A Local Gospel Legend, ‘Servant Leader’
Faith leaders, family, and friends gathered in the Washington, D.C., area to celebrate the life and extensive legacy of Jonathan Daniel Shanks Sr., a veteran…
A New Canvas for the Capital
Youth artists from three D.C. schools recently unveiled a new student-created mural installation at CareFirst Arena in Ward 8, celebrating the city’s cultural heritage and…
Let’s Talk
Video | Clearing the Air: How DC Is Working Toward Fully Electrifying Transportation by 2045
Washington, D.C., has committed to fully electrifying its transportation sector by 2045, but what will it take to reach that goal? Watch: Washington Informer reporter Mya…
Late Night Hype Creates a Safe Space for Teens in Washington, D.C.
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s Late Night Hype program returned for its fifth season on June 5, 2026, with a kickoff event at…
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…
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…
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…
LIFESTyle
‘Soul Searcher’: The Chuck Brown Biography Years in the Making
Historian Sundiata Ramin has released “Soul Searcher: Life and Legend of Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go,” a new biography exploring the life of the legendary musician and the African roots of the go-go genre.
Things to Do, DMV: Weekday Rundown, July 27-30
A variety of community events, ranging from professional sports like the Mubadala D.C. Open to musical performances and charity fundraisers, are scheduled across the DMV…
Power Read 25: Where Black Women Illuminate America’s Story
In a time of book bannings, global division, and bouts of cultural erasure, Unerased | Black Women Speak is offering a counterapproach with the launch…
EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Making of ‘Michael’ as the Jackson Biopic Rewrites Box Office History
Michael Jackson spent his life surrounded by people who wanted something from him. Money. Fame. Access. Control. Some wanted a hit record. Some wanted a…
Collage Art in Many Forms at D.C. Commission for the Arts and Humanities’ ‘Rip! Tear!’
The D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities is hosting “Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique” at the I Street Gallery, an exhibition featuring 23 local…
