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D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces during an Oct. 3 press conference that Pepco would pay the city $57 million in a settlement over contaminants the company dumped into the Anacostia River. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Tenants to Receive $1.65 Million in Settlement Over Unsafe Housing Conditions at Foster House

by Stacy M. Brown October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Dr. Gina Paige, president and co-founder of African Ancestry, Inc., Gbenza Ogunijimi, executive director of the Nigerian Center, Kimberley Bassett, secretary of the District of Columbia, Kkechi Ilechi, policy director at the Nigerian Center, and Olayinka Davies, creator and director of “Perception: The Nigerian Narrative.” (Lafayette Barnes Sr./The Washington Informer)

D.C. Honors Nigerian Center, Gbenga Ogunjimi

by Lafayette Barnes Sr. October 8, 2024October 8, 2024

Hosted on Sept. 21, the annual H Street Festival is a celebration of local businesses and community, attracting about 150,000 participants annually with a mission to showcase the arts, diversity and culture of H Street. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Annual H Street Festival Expands Entrepreneurship, Amplifies D.C. Culture

by Jada Ingleton September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Public Sector Solutions Group (PS2G), along with leaders from Pepco and Exelon, celebrate with graduates from their Cybersecurity Training Program in June. (Courtesy photo)

CBCF Legislative Conference 2024

Serving the Communities We Live In: How Pepco is Finding New Ways to Mobilize Diverse Perspectives

by Valencia McClure, Pepco Regional President September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

**FILE** After D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb filed a lawsuit against Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc., the company has agreed to pay $3 million to District workers due to them being deprived minimum wage, overtime and paid sick leave. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Swahili Village Restaurant in D.C. Faces $526K Penalty for Wage Theft

by WI Web Staff July 16, 2024July 16, 2024

**FILE** A mother and baby attend the 2022 Maternal and Infant Health Summit at the Washington Convention Center in D.C. (WI photo)

Addressing Maternal Health Disparities East of the River

by Lindiwe Vilakazi July 2, 2024October 1, 2024

Successful Homeownership and Generational Wealth

by Marshall Heights Community Development Organization Inc. June 12, 2024June 12, 2024

**FILE** Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton (Courtesy of National Newspaper Publishers Association)

Norton Bill Empowers D.C. Mayor to Order U.S. Flag Half-Staff

by WI Web Staff June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

Jerri Evans, owner and operator of Turning Natural, a juice bar with six DMV locations (Courtesy photo)

Owner of Turning Natural Pleads Guilty to D.C. Tax Evasion, Pays $452K in Restitution

by WI Web Staff June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

unrecognizable african american guy with pride flag during parade

EDITORIAL: It’s Time to Celebrate LGBTQ Pride and All Americans Should Join the Party

by WI Editorial Staff May 29, 2024May 29, 2024

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