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D.C. Health to Halt Anti-COVID Program, Testing

by WI Web Staff February 17, 2023February 17, 2023

Community members fought to protect this playground after learning about a zoning proposal for a 16-pump Royal Farms gas station that would have required its removal. From left: Jeff Cronin, Al Powell, Paul Rowe. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George’s County Almost Tore Down a Playground to Put Up a Gas Station

by Kayla Benjamin February 15, 2023August 16, 2023

Romeo Spaulding, who was the president of the Professional Fire Fighters and advocated for Black firefighters across the country, sits with Rayfield Alfred, the first president of the International Association of Black Professional Firefighters. (Courtesy of Romeo Spaulding)

D.C.’s Progressive Firefighters Association: The Fight for Fairness Continues

by James Wright Jr. February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Ashanti Martinez will be the first Afro-Latino to serve District 22 as Delegate, and the first openly LGBTQ member of the state legislature from Prince George's County. He will be leaving his current role as chief of staff for County Councilwoman Krystal Oriadha. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott February 15, 2023February 17, 2023

Juwan Blocker is lobbying to support HB514, a bill to expand meals for children in low-income schools across Maryland. Half of the Prince George's County schools that are eligible aren't currently funded. (Courtesy photo)

Prince George's County

No Kid Hungry Campaign Aims to Expand Meals for Maryland Youth

by Richard D. Elliott February 15, 2023February 17, 2023

**FILE** The Phoenix Suns acquired 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant in exchange for two forwards and four future first-round picks. (Abdullah J. Konte)

Trade Adds DMV Native Durant to Phoenix Roster, Changes Playoff Picture

by Richard D. Elliott February 15, 2023February 16, 2023

Ferrari Sheppard (Courtesy photo)

Flying with Ferrari: A Look Into the Work and Collaborations of Ferrari Sheppard

by Andrew S. Jacobson February 15, 2023February 17, 2023

Glenn Ross, 73, began leading Urban Environmentalist Toxic Tours in order to clean up his neighborhood and fight environmental injustice. (Courtesy photo)

Baltimorean Cracks the Code for Community’s Environmental Demise

by Alexis Durham February 15, 2023February 16, 2023

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Black Students Have Paid for College…One Way or Another

by James Wright Jr. February 15, 2023February 15, 2023

Darrell Gaston is the chef and founder of Kitchen Savages located in Historic Anacostia in Ward 8. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)

Kitchen Savages Seeks to Offer Fine Dining in Ward 8

by James Wright Jr. February 15, 2023February 15, 2023