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Families Have Loads of Fun at ‘Cozy Christmas’

by Lauren M. Poteat December 21, 2016October 30, 2020

ZooLights is among the more popular holiday light displays in the region.

Tips for Best Holiday Light Shows

by Stacy M. Brown December 21, 2016October 30, 2020

Howard University medical students demonstrate to D.C. high school students how to hear a heartbeat and check blood pressure during the Mentoring in Medicine event at the Association of American Medical Colleges in northwest D.C. on Dec. 19.

Community, Health, Local

‘Mentors in Medicine’ Inspires D.C. Youth

by William J. Ford December 21, 2016October 30, 2020

Athletes took to the runway in a fashion show fundraiser for local programs that support and assist victims of domestic violence.

Charity Fashion Show Brings Out Sports Stars

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer December 21, 2016October 30, 2020

Maryland and Virginia rank among the most charitable states. (Courtesy photo)

D.C. Area Among Most Charitable, Survey Finds

by Stacy M. Brown December 21, 2016October 30, 2020

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 president Jackie Jeter (left) speaks to reporters after Metro's Public Safety Committee meeting on Dec. 15 at the transit agency's northwest D.C. headquarters.

Metro Fires 6 Employees After July Derailment, GM Says

by William J. Ford December 15, 2016October 30, 2020

LaToya Mayo of Southeast is crowned Miss Black DC USA on Saturday, Dec. 10 during the pageant at Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church Family Life Center in Northeast.

Community, Lifestyle

Mayo Crowned Miss Black DC USA

by Lauren M. Poteat December 14, 2016October 30, 2020

Community, Health

American Cancer Society Applauds D.C. for Tobacco Laws

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer December 14, 2016October 30, 2020

The Washington Nationals holds a holiday toy drive in partnership with Washington Informer Charities during the team's annual Winterfest event on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Community, Featured, Local Sports

Nats Fans Donate Thousands of Toys for Underprivileged

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer December 14, 2016October 30, 2020

(Courtesy photo)

Feds Orders Metro to Correct Power System

by William J. Ford December 14, 2016October 30, 2020