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Measles Case Confirmed in D.C. Region

by Stacy M. Brown June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

People marching in the International Rally + March on Washington for Freedom on June 8, a culmination of WorldPride 2025, in partnership with D.C.’s 50th Pride anniversary. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

50 Years Down, More to Go: WorldPride is Over, D.C.’s Fight Isn’t

by Jada Ingleton and Ve Wright June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

**FILE** Advisory Neighborhood Chair Salim Adofo (right) counts among those vying for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat in the July 15 special election. Other opponents include Mike Austin (left), Sheila Bunn (center) and former council member Trayon White (not pictured). (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Ward 8 Special Election Profile: Salim Adofo

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

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EDITORIAL: Trump Attacks Ivy League Schools

by WI Editorial Staff June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant and Bar is in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of the District. (Courtesy of Tripadvisor)

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Tsehay Ethiopian Restaurant & Bar Seeks to Offer Authentic Experience

by James Wright Jr. June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Dr. Chapman Cosby is the DMV Fatherhood Coalition 2025 Father of the Year. (Courtesy photo)

DMV Fatherhood Coalition Continues Annual Tradition of Honoring Local Black Fathers, Dispelling Negative Stereotypes

by D. Kevin McNeir, Special to The Informer June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Vincent Schiraldi is no longer the secretary of Maryland’s Department of Juvenile Services, after resigning effective June 9, and tapping Betsy Fox Tolentino to serve as his acting replacement. (Courtesy photo)

Secretary Schiraldi Resigns Juvenile Services Leadership Post

by Richard D. Elliott June 11, 2025June 12, 2025

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Credit Scores Plunge in D.C. as Student Loan Delinquencies Surge

by Stacy M. Brown June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

**FILE** People protest against ICE in September 2022 on the National Day of Action. On June 10, community organizers and advocacy groups across Washington, D.C., are joining together for an emergency protest on Tuesday evening in response to a wave of federal immigration enforcement actions. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Activists Stage Emergency Protest Against ICE and National Guard Deployment

by Stacy M. Brown June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Music industry professionals are remembering Sylvester Stewart, known to the world as Sly Stone, frontman of the groundbreaking band Sly and the Family Stone, after his death on June 9. (Courtesy of Sly Stone Music)

Sly Stone, Visionary Architect of Funk, Dies at 82

by Stacy M. Brown June 9, 2025June 12, 2025