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University of Maryland students rally Nov. 19 on the College Park campus against Gov. Larry Hogan for his declaration that Syrian refugees wouldn't be welcome in the state after recent terrorist attacks in Paris. Photo by Roy Lewis

U.Md. Students Protest Gov. Hogan in Support of Syrian Refugees

by William J. Ford November 20, 2015October 30, 2020

Courtesy photo

Beware of Holiday Scams

by WI Guest Author November 20, 2015October 30, 2020

Courtesy of MANNA

Community, Financial Literacy, Homeownership

D.C. Affordable-Housing Group Launches Fundraising Campaign

by WI Webstaff November 18, 2015October 30, 2020

Emmanuel "E-Man" Azoro, also known as the “Shape-Up King" — a charismatic, part-salesman, full-time barber — has emerged as the owner of one of the first mobile barbershops in the nation's capital. (Robert Eubanks/District Chronicles)

‘Shape-Up King’: Mobile Barbershop Hits D.C.

by WI Guest Author November 11, 2015October 30, 2020

Maryland state Delegate Darryl Barnes (second from left), state Sen. Joanne Benson (third from right), Cora Rice Elementary School Principal Mattie Turman (second from right) and Rudolph Skipworth, dressed as "The Cat in the Hat," join students and faculty on a parade to FedEx Field to kick off the "Let's Explore Literacy" event in Landover, Md., on Nov. 10. Photo by Shevry Lassiter

Elementary Students, Staff Walk to Promote Literacy

by William J. Ford November 10, 2015October 30, 2020

Courtesy of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities

D.C. Unveils Newest Mural in Northwest

by WI Webstaff November 10, 2015October 30, 2020

From left: Donna Turner, a registered nurse, Dr. Pier Broadnax and Stephen Frum, a labor representative for National Nurses United's chapter in Silver Spring, Maryland, discuss the challenges within the health care system during a roundtable discussion at the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization headquarters in D.C. on Nov. 9, 2015. Photo by Travis Riddick

D.C.-Area Health Professionals, Advocates Talk Help for Low-Income Residents

by William J. Ford November 9, 2015October 30, 2020

D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson

Education, Local

D.C. EDUCATION BRIEFS: Henderson Celebrates 5 Years at Helm

by WI Webstaff November 9, 2015October 30, 2020

Prince George's County rap artist Osiris Green (center) is presented with a $5,000 check by rapper Jadakiss at the Blind Whino in D.C. on Nov. 5 for winning Jack Daniel's Jack'N for Beats music competition.

Prince George’s Artist Wins Jack Daniel’s Rap Contest

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer November 8, 2015October 30, 2020

Mel Harper hosts Story District's Southside Story Sessions through February 2016. (Kimberly C. Gaines)

Entertainment, Lifestyle

Storytellers Take to the Mic in Ward 8

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor November 4, 2015October 30, 2020