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A Deeper Look: The District v. President Trump

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. February 17, 2025February 18, 2025

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Tenant Organizers and Elected Officials Respond to Mayor Bowser’s Comprehensive Housing Legislation

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. February 14, 2025February 14, 2025

After Trayon White's expulsion from the D.C. Council, Ward 8 resident and At-large State Board of Education Representative Jacque Patterson is imploring each at-large council member to elevate Ward 8 residents' voices in budget discussions. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Ward 7 and 8 Residents Navigate a Precarious Budget Season, Advocate for Student Achievement

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declined to directly answer reporters’ questions about the onslaught of Republican attacks against her hometown, including President Donald J. Trump’s pardoning of two D.C. police officers and congressional Republicans’ reintroduction of legislation revoking District home rule. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

With Latest Congressional Bill, Home Rule Under Threat— Again

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she had a "great meeting" with President-elect Donald Trump on Dec. 30, expressing optimism about finding common ground during his second term. (WI photo)

D.C. Makes History with First-of-Its-Kind Youth Development Certification

by WI Web Staff February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announces naming rights for CareFirst Arena on the campus of St. Elizabeths East on Feb. 6. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Events DC and CareFirst Enter Partnership to Expand Health Care at St. Elizabeths East Campus

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. February 7, 2025February 7, 2025

Trayon White Sr. after the D.C. Council members unanimously voted to expel the Ward 8 council member on Feb. 4 (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Collins Council Report: Second Legislative Meeting of Council Period 26

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. February 5, 2025December 11, 2025

Pastor Dr. Jasmin "Jazz" Sculark reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Renee Allen on Feb. 1 at The Sanctuary at Kingdom Square, touting the late media professional as a "marketing genius" who was bold, beautiful, and constantly shining on others. (Shevry Lassiter/The Washington Informer)

Remembering Dr. Renee Allen, ‘The People’s Emcee’: Longtime Friends, Community Leaders Celebrate Legacy at Funeral Service

by Jada Ingleton February 3, 2025December 11, 2025

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces during an Oct. 3 press conference that Pepco would pay the city $57 million in a settlement over contaminants the company dumped into the Anacostia River. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Attorney General Sues Petra Management for Illegal Housing Discrimination Scheme

by Stacy M. Brown January 31, 2025January 31, 2025

D.C. Housing Agency Funds 229 New Affordable Units in Ward 8

by WI Web Staff January 31, 2025January 31, 2025