Van Hollen Bill Would Create Federally Backed Jobs For Long-Term Unemployed Workers
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen introduced the Ready to Work Act of 2026, legislation that will use federal funds to create temporary paid positions and training services for Americans facing long-term unemployment.
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‘The Softest Thing I Ever Did Was Survive’: Breast Cancer Survivors and Clinicians Reframe the Meaning of Fight
Breast cancer survivor LaTalya M. Palmer shares her journey of overcoming late-stage diagnosis and the vital importance of seeking medical help and community support.
Live Boldly — October 2026 Message from Department of Aging and Community Living
The DC Department of Aging and Community Living highlighted recent efforts to support district seniors through falls prevention awareness…
Steeped in Legacy: The Washington Informer and AFRO Join Forces to Celebrate Women Who Educate, Empower and Lead
Denise Rolark Barnes of The Washington Informer and Dr. Toni Draper of The AFRO-American Newspapers will co-host a High…
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Business
Black Businesses Shine During CBCF Annual Legislative Conference
Black businesses and entrepreneurship were highlighted at the 55th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference held from Sept. 16-19 at the Walter E. Washington Convention…
America’s Richest Households Gained $9.6 Million Under Trump. The Bottom Half Gained $1,200
A new analysis by the Center for American Progress reveals that under the Trump administration, the wealthiest 0.1% of Americans gained 8,000 times more wealth…
Maryland Home Sales Retreat as Listings Plunge and Buyers Face Fewer Choices
Maryland’s housing market experienced a late-summer slowdown in August 2026, characterized by falling home sales and a sharp decline in new listings despite rising median…
D.C. Landlords to Pay $9.3 Million to Settle Rent-Price Collusion Case
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced that JBG Smith and Mid-America Apartments agreed to pay $9.3 million to settle allegations of unlawful coordination to inflate…
Black Americans Have Doubts About the U.S. Food System
A new report from Word In Black’s Insights & Research Division revealed that Black Americans face significant economic and structural barriers to accessing healthy food…
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DMV
EDITORIAL: More D.C. Families Are Facing a Crisis, Say It’s Hard to Be Patient When the Cupboards Are Bare
The Capital Area Food Bank 2026 Hunger Report reveals that food insecurity in the D.C. metropolitan area has reached a five-year high of 38 percent amid…
EDITORIAL: With Injuries and Deaths Involving Motorized Devices on the Rise, It’s Time to Establish Some Serious Boundaries
The rise of motorized micro-mobility devices like e-bikes and electric scooters has led to an increase in dangerous accidents affecting both riders and pedestrians, prompting…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 17-21
The Washington Informer Calendar highlights several upcoming events in the DMV area following the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation 55th Annual Legislative Conference, including the National…
Supporting the Organizations That Strengthen Our Communities
Washington Gas employees recently volunteered over 400 hours during their Energy for Good Seven Days of Service initiative, while the company prepares to announce its…
From Potential to Purpose: Leaders of Tomorrow Shapes Generations of DMV Youth
For over 30 years, the Washington, D.C., chapter of the National Black MBA Association’s Leaders of Tomorrow program has provided local high school students with…
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
Prince George’s County
Hanging Body Found in Upper Marlboro Prompts Community Concern
Prince George’s County officials are investigating the death of a man found hanging near Upper Marlboro, while community leaders and legal experts call for transparency amid…
Park and Planning Board Announces Autumn Budget Forums
The Prince George’s County Park and Planning Board is scheduling two 2026 budget forums for Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 to gather constituent feedback amid…
Bowie Police Department Hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration
The Bowie Police Department celebrated its 20th anniversary on Sept. 19 with an event at its headquarters featuring community tours, vehicle displays, and speeches from…
Prince George’s Leaders Make Voices Heard at 55th Annual CBC Conference
Prince George’s County leaders utilized the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference to promote unity, wealth creation, and leadership development within their communities.
Native Prince Georgian Promotes Pursuing Passions With Afro Plus Fest
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy and Afro Plus Fest founder Michael Awasonya highlighted the cultural and economic significance of the three-day festival held at…
Community
Racial Healing in Black America: What the Data Tells Us
This report explores how Black Americans define racial healing, where they experience the deepest harms, and what they believe is needed to move the country forward,…
Historic Mt. Zion UMC Holds Community Celebration for 210th Anniversary
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, the oldest African American congregation in Washington, D.C., hosted the Dr. Thornell Page Community event on Sept. 26 to celebrate…
D.C. Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual State of the District
The D.C. Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the District & Region Conference on Sept. 25, featuring a panel discussion on how the…
Judge Declares Mistrial in Ward 8 D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s Federal Bribery Trial
Ward 8 D.C. Council member Trayon White is set to face a decision on a potential retrial following a mistrial in his federal bribery case,…
Live From the Federal Courthouse: A Deadlocked Jury’s Debate Over D.C. Council Member Trayon White’s Fate
A federal jury remains deadlocked in the bribery trial of Ward 8 D.C. Council member Trayon White after three days of deliberation.
Let’s Talk
Video | Clearing the Air: How DC Is Working Toward Fully Electrifying Transportation by 2045
Washington, D.C., has committed to fully electrifying its transportation sector by 2045, but what will it take to reach that goal? Watch: Washington Informer reporter Mya…
Late Night Hype Creates a Safe Space for Teens in Washington, D.C.
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation’s Late Night Hype program returned for its fifth season on June 5, 2026, with a kickoff event at…
Video: D.C. Voter Guide Helps Seniors Navigate Ranked Choice Voting
As the June 16 primary approaches, AARP D.C., the League of Women Voters D.C., and the D.C. Board of Elections have joined forces to create…
DCision 2026 Debate Video: A Brief Look at the Mayoral and Delegate Debates
The Washington Informer, in partnership with the DC Democratic State Committee (DC Dems), the Washington Association of Black Journalists, the Greater Washington Black Chamber of…
Video: Real Safety D.C. Roundtable – Level Setting on Public Safety in Washington, D.C.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW250xKBx1M In partnership with the Public Welfare Foundation and its Real Safety D.C. education campaign, The Washington Informer hosted a powerful discussion exploring how communities…
LIFESTyle
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 1-4
The Washington Informer Calendar presents a variety of upcoming October events in the D.C. area, ranging from historical documentaries and musical performances to breast cancer awareness fundraisers.
March On! Festival Returns, Honors America 250 and Democracy
The March On! Festival is scheduled to return to Washington, D.C., from Sept. 29 to Oct. 6, exploring the link between democracy and civil rights…
Alexandria Honors 250 Years of Evans Family History
Alexandria honored the multi-generational legacy and historical contributions of the Evans family, including their roles in the 1939 library sit-in and local activism, during a…
Growing Food, Growing Leaders: How a Virginia Teen is Fighting Food Insecurity
James Madison High School senior Stella Hong was named a 2026 International Young Eco-Hero for founding HydroHarvest, an initiative providing hydroponic grow kits to combat…
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 24-28
A variety of cultural events, ranging from musical tributes and dance performances to literary discussions, are scheduled to take place across the DMV region during…
