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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 14-17

by Jada Ingleton August 13, 2025August 13, 2025

As the Aug. 5 unveiling of Girl Scouts’ Way brought dozens to Northwest D.C., residents, Girl Scouts and elected officials from Ward 8 honor the historic milestone alongside program CEO Kim Ford (far right) and Ward 1 councilmember Brianne Nadeau (third from left). (Jada Ingleton/The Washington Informer)

Girl Scouts Unveiling Makes Its Mark in Northwest

by Jada Ingleton August 12, 2025August 13, 2025

Shauntel Clarke dons her wearable art as she participates in Caribana in Toronto on Aug. 2. (Maven McGann/The Washington Informer)

Caribana: A Canadian Celebration of Resilience and Freedom

by Maven McGann August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

Harbor Bank of Maryland President and CEO John Lewis poses with George Clinton, creator of Parliament-Funkadelic, under the artist’s “Thangularity Mothership” at the opening of the establishment’s new Silver Spring, Maryland, branch. (Brenda C. Siler/The Washington Informer)

George Clinton Keeps it Funky in Downtown Silver Spring

by Brenda C. Siler August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

As winners of the 2024 DC Jazz Festival JazzPrix International Band Competition, the Hiruy Tirfe Quartet is performing on one of the DC Wharf as part of the 2025 festival. The group will perform from their album “10,000 Hours,” released last year. (Courtesy of Hiruy Trife)

Winning the DC Jazz Festival ‘JazzPrix’ Takes the Hiruy Tirfe Quartet to Another Level

by Brenda C. Siler August 6, 2025August 14, 2025

SET IT OFF: A Throwback Day Party is bringing classic R&B, hip-hop and unforgettable energy to Northwest D.C. on Aug. 10. (Courtesy of Afrocode Nation via Instagram)

Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 7-10

by Trevor Johnson August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Cora Masters Barry (center) dances the night away at Majic Wednesdays on July 23. (Maven McGann/The Washington Informer)

Majic Wednesdays Puts Southeast Under a Musical Spell Every Week at Sycamore and Oak

by Maven McGann August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

Bringing his son along, Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) President Shawn Townsend welcomes attendees to the 43rd annual RAMMYS on Aug. 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest D.C. (Courtesy photo)

RAMMYS 2025 Celebrates Resilience Amid Restaurant Industry Challenges, Offers Call to Action

by Micha Green August 5, 2025August 6, 2025

Charlamagne Tha God

Trump Escalates Attack on Charlamagne tha God While Doubling Down on Long History of Racist Rhetoric

by Stacy M. Brown August 4, 2025August 6, 2025

Captain Zero collapses beneath the weight of his psyche. (Courtesy of Z Cher-Aimé)

Not All Heroes Wear Confidence: Captain Zero Breaks New Ground in Animated Mental Health Narratives

by Andrew S. Jacobson August 4, 2025August 4, 2025