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The Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy marches down Pennsylvania Avenue during the Emancipation Day Parade on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in northwest. /Photo by Patricia Little @5feet2

D.C. Celebrates Emancipation Day

by WI Guest Author April 13, 2018October 31, 2020

Members of the DC Metropolitan Police Department bicycle unit ride up 15th Street Northwest to greet the protesters carrying a 50-foot inflated marijuana joint down the street. /Photo by Nancy Shia @nancy_shia

Violent Crimes Drop in D.C Despite Homicide Uptick

by Stacy M. Brown April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

Ward 7's exemplary women are honored during a luncheon. (Courtesy of ERFSC, Inc.)

Ward 7 Celebrates Exemplary Women

by WI Guest Author April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

A Black youth is confronted by police. (Courtesy photo)

Black Experience, Community

D.C. Mayor Threatened with Suit for Police Data

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

Food Waste Drop-Off Locations Reopen for Earth Month

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

Marcus Goodwin

D.C. Council Candidate Envisions Smart Growth

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

Will Searcy

Youth Reflect on the Life of MLK

by Tatyana Hopkins – Washington Informer Contributing Writer April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

The Maryland Senate reviewed and approved dozens of bills on April 9, the last of the 2018 General Assembly. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Md. Senate OKs School Safety Measure

by William J. Ford April 11, 2018October 31, 2020

The D.C. Housing Authority's new apprenticeship program aims to help improve the quality of life for residents by providing job training opportunities that lead to self-sufficiency. (Courtesy of the D.C. Housing Authority)

D.C. Maintenance Apprenticeship Program Spawns Jobs

by WI Guest Author April 10, 2018October 31, 2020

Costume designer Claudia Brownlee helps cast member Sia Li Wright adjust her camel costume for "One Lonely Camel," one of four stories in "Pop-Up Books" being presented April 19 at the Anacostia Playhouse. (Courtesy of Anacostia Playhouse)

‘Pop-Up Books’ Coming to Anacostia Playhouse

by WI Guest Author April 9, 2018October 31, 2020