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Community, Politics

Silverman, Bonds Win At-Large Council Races

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. November 7, 2018October 31, 2020

Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld briefs reporters after presenting a $3.4 billion budget proposal to the transit agency's board of directors at Metro's headquarters in D.C. on Nov. 1. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Community, William J. Ford

Metro Board Split on Budget Proposal

by William J. Ford November 2, 2018October 31, 2020

Courtesy of the National Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry Blossom Festival Announces Spring Talent Call for 2019 Parade

by WI Guest Author November 2, 2018October 31, 2020

Ms. Senior DC Phyllis Jordan performs Eartha Kitt's "I Wanna Be Evil" during the Ms. Senior America Pageant in Atlantic City, N.J., held Oct. 14-19.

D.C. Scores Big at Ms. Senior America Pageant

by WI Guest Author November 1, 2018October 31, 2020

Hundreds of people gather outside of the Adas Israel Congregation in D.C. to honor the 11 victims of the Oct. 27 mass shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue. (Michael A. McCoy/The Washington Informer)

Community, D Kevin McNeir

Throng of Supporters Decry Anti-Semitism, Racism

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 31, 2018October 31, 2020

**FILE** Yango Sawyer uses a bullhorn to speak to returning citizens gathered for a protest at the City Paper headquarters in northwest D.C. on Oct. 16. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Returning Citizens Issues at Forefront of D.C. Council Race

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. October 31, 2018October 31, 2020

Courtesy of NNPA Newswire

Community, Local Business

Wells Fargo Invests $1.6B to Help Revitalize D.C.’s Minority Neighborhoods

by WI Guest Author October 26, 2018October 31, 2020

Demont "Picasso" Pinder, whose paintings often depict victims of violence throughout the country and the world, says his "calling is using my God-given gift to bring a smile to the families that have gone through this tragic situation." (DR Barnes/The Washington Informer)

Mother of Philando Castile Brings Hopeful Message to D.C. Students

by WI Guest Author October 24, 2018October 31, 2020

Former U.S. Education Secretary John B. King Jr. and activist Brittany Packnett listen as nine Howard University graduate- and doctoral-level education students weighed in on matters of youth civic engagement at HU's Founders Library on Oct. 22. (Michael McCoy/The Washington Informer)

Howard U. Students Discuss Lack of Youth Voter Engagement

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. October 24, 2018October 31, 2020

Courtesy of Bright Beginnings via Twitter

SE Organization Helps Fathers Overcome Homelessness

by Brenda C. Siler October 24, 2018October 31, 2020