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People for the American Way Young Elected Officials Network poses during the 20th anniversary conference, under the theme “2025 National Convening: Our Fight, Our Future,” at the Watergate Hotel in Northwest D.C. from May 1-4. (Courtesy of People for the American Way Young Elected Officials Network via Instagram)

Young Politicos Take in Current State of D.C., Trump Administration

by James Wright Jr. May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

close up photo of wooden gavel

Landlord Ordered to Pay $6.8 Million for Endangering D.C. Tenants

by Stacy M. Brown May 6, 2025May 6, 2025

Six Flags America in Bowie is closing at the end of the 2025 season, after citing financial concerns. The nearly 500-acre site will be sold for redevelopment. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

End of an Era: Prince George’s Leaders, Residents Lament Loss of Six Flags America

by Richard D. Elliott May 5, 2025May 12, 2025

Models participate in the fashion show part of Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Inc.’s 15th annual Pink Hat Tea Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon at the Westin Downtown DC on April 27, themed “Crowns and Couture.” (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation Empowers Youth with 15th Annual Pink Hat Tea

by Micha Green April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

**FILE** D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Attorney General Targets Chronic Traffic Offenders Under New Law

by WI Web Staff April 29, 2025April 30, 2025

Bowser, Harris, Goodell Announce Commanders’ Return to RFK Campus

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

**FILE** President Bill Clinton talks with Director of the Office of Public Liaison Alexis Herman along the White House Colonnade on Feb. 22, 1995. (White House Photograph Office via Wikimedia Commons)

Alexis Herman Remembered as a True Trailblazer

by James Wright Jr. April 28, 2025December 10, 2025

The Rev. Graylan Hagler, Ernie Fears, Donte O’Hara, CMoneyDGreatest, Dr. Lewis T. Tait Jr. and the Rev. Patricia Fears hold “Boycott Target!” signs beneath the Target sign at the Target located in the Columbia Heights Neighborhood on April 19. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)

Local Target Protest to Soon Reach One-Month Milestone

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. and Dr. Patrise Holden April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

A united coalition of concerned constituents gather in droves on April 16 to mobilize against forces jeopardizing D.C. home rule, federal and local government employment, and the well-being of marginalized Washingtonians. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Government Inches Closer to Furloughs, No Word From Congress

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. and Jada Ingleton April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

D.C. Council member Wendell Felder is prioritizing development opportunities to further Ward 7 and finding support for residents — particularly returning citizens. (Courtesy photo)

Ward 7 Residents Make Their Case for Equitable Development

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 23, 2025April 23, 2025