Press Room
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EdFEST, D.C.’s Annual Public School Fair, Returns Online
EdFEST, D.C.'s annual public school fair, is back Saturday, Dec. 11 to help families connect directly with D.C. Public Schools…
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What Does It Mean to Get a Third Dose of a COVID-19 Vaccine?
A third, or "additional," dose of a COVID-19 vaccine has been approved by the FDA and CDC, but what does…
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Asian American Foodways at Thanksgiving
For over a year, the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum has been working with a team of local residents to document…
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Boosters vs. Third Doses: What’s the Difference?
COVID-19 vaccine boosters have been approved by the FDA and CDC, but what is a booster?
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D.C. Resident Wins AARP’s Show Your Love Volunteer Contest
Wanda Dudley, a longtime Ward 8 resident, was recently named one of the two winners of AARP’s nationwide Show Your…
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My Best Hope for a Healthy Start
I had my baby with Community of Hope. It could not have been better.
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Emergency Telecommunications Centers Are a Vital Part of a Life-Saving System
Each year an estimated 350,000 sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) events occur in the United States in an out-of-hospital environment.
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Smart Tips and Tricks for Teaching Kids Good Financial Habits
It used to be that children learned about money when shopping out with parents, but as more transactions happen digitally,…
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November 2021 Message from Department of Aging and Community Living
I know that no matter how much you love the person you’re caring for, caregiving can be hard, isolating, and…
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Affordable Apartment Homes Under Construction in D.C.’s Historic Deanwood Community
The Lincoln Heights Residents' Council, in partnership with the development team for the upcoming Providence Place Apartment Homes project in…
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Washington Gas Launches the Arrearage Management Program
Washington Gas is pleased to unveil the Arrearage Management Program (AMP), which provides guidance, resources, and assistance to customers who…
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Tickets for 2022 Concerts at The Barns at Wolf Trap on Sale Friday to the Public
The Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced five additional performances for the 2022 spring season at The…
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DISB Partners with GWU to Boost Careers in Financial Services Industry
The Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) has announced a new partnership with the George Washington School of Business…
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AARP’s Health Benefits Navigator: A New Tool Crucial for Veterans, Caregivers
AARP recently released a new, free online tool that helps veterans and their caregivers easily review health care benefit options…
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Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum: Team Up with Chef Carla Hall for a COVID-Safe Adventure in a Box
Our museum's yearlong focus on food has its perks — like deep conversations with celebrity chef Carla Hall.
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Giant Food Launches Microgrant Program in Ward 8
A new annual microgrant program has been launched by grocery retailer Giant Food to support a variety of Ward 8…
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October 2021 Message from Department of Aging and Community Living
It's been 19 months since the pandemic started and I know that times have been tough. Not being able to…
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Let’s WALK! Take Steps Toward Improved Health and Support the American Heart Association at the Greater Washington Region Heart Walk!
We're stepping into the fall and Heart Walk season with three easy ways to move more, recognize Heart Heroes, and…
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Race and the Church Meet at the Cross in BHERC Faith-Based Film Fest Screening of ‘If My People’
The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center on Sunday will present a screening of "If My People," a selection from…
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Women, Black and Hispanic/Latino Workers Underrepresented in U.S. Clean Energy
As Congress considers the most significant domestic investment ever made to speed America’s transition to clean energy, a new employment…
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Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum: In D.C.’s Food Justice Renaissance, Honoring Those Who Laid the Foundation
When the exhibition “Food for the People: Eating & Activism in Greater Washington” opened at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum…
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Have You Considered Renters Insurance?
Whether you live in an apartment, rental house, condo, co-op, dorm room or senior living complex, renters insurance is security…
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DC Greens Invests in the Community Through AARP Challenge Grant
Now in its fifth year, the AARP Community Challenge Grant funds innovative projects that inspire change in areas such as…
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Comcast Commits $1M in Grants to Small-Business Owners of Color in D.C.
Comcast announced Tuesday that it has awarded $6 million of grants to several metropolitan regions for small businesses owned by…
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