Karen Hilliard (center) joins other Talbert Terrace neighborhood residents in a short march on April 8 in support of protecting a beloved community green space. (Kayla Benjamin/The Washington Informer)
Karen Hilliard (center) joins other Talbert Terrace neighborhood residents in a short march on April 8 in support of protecting a beloved community green space. (Kayla Benjamin/The Washington Informer)

Today’s Headlines – May 5, 2023

Talbert Terrace Residents Fight for Community Park

New condominiums have sprouted among the townhouses that have long made up the Talbert Terrace community in Ward 8.

Laurel Mayoral Vacancy Brings Eager Candidates

Last month, longtime Laurel Mayor Craig Moe announced his retirement, following over 20 years of service to the town.

We Own Now’s 2nd Annual ‘Ownership is the New Black’ Symposium

Grammy Award-winning artist Derek Minor (@thederekminor) is set to host We Own Now’s (@WeOwnNowOrg) 2nd Annual “Ownership Is The New Black” symposium at The Wharf (Union Stage) in Washington D.C. on May 11

Rising Preterm Birth Disparities Across D.C.

Maternal health complications are affecting mothers nationwide, as D.C. is seeing an increase in preterm birth rates, particularly among Black women.

D.C. Crisis Coalition Pushes For Improved Mental Health Crisis Response

Across the District, the D.C. Crisis Coalition is fighting for the revamping of mental health crisis response services to prevent the killings, and mishandling of a vulnerable population.

Desmond Barnes was born in Washington, DC. He is the son of Washington Informer Publisher Denise Barnes. He has been a part of the Washington Informer family all of his life. He helps produce Sounds Of...