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City Cruises and OCTFME Celebrate District Culture with Capital Sound Series

by Micha Green March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

The D.C. Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) and City Cruises announced the launch of the Capital Sound Series, a new partnership that highlights the beauty and breadth of the District’s landscape and culture, with live entertainment, dining, and networking opportunities for local artists and business leaders.

Mayor’s Arts Awards Reaches Four Decades of Distinction

by James Wright Jr. September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

D.C. Seeks to Become ‘Capital of Creativity’

by James Wright Jr. September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

An employee of Black Betty’s BBQ, owned by D.C. comedian Teddy Carpenter, hits the grill for customers at the 33rd annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle in Northwest on June 22. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Food

Jammin’, Eat Cue’ Dominate Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle

by James Wright Jr. June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

Former D.C. Councilmember Vincent Orange, pictured here at the D.C. Emancipation Day 20th Anniversary Parade, Festival and Concert, is credited as a champion for the D.C. Emancipation Day holiday. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Emancipation Day 2025: Preserving History and Keeping Up the Fight

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. and Mya Trujillo April 14, 2025April 15, 2025

Zwe Spacetime captured the first place title for The Washington Informer's 43rd Annual Citywide Spelling Bee. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Zwe Spacetime, Homeschool Student and Sibling of National Spelling Bee Champion, Wins the 43rd Annual Washington Informer Citywide Bee

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 9, 2025April 10, 2025

Women in leadership roles like Danita Johnson and Kelly Flanigan encourage women to look to each other for allyship and support, deeming it necessary for progress and success. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

OCTFME Hosts Second Annual Conversations with Women in Media and Entertainment

by Mya Trujillo April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment are highlighting the local creative community through 202Creates. (WI photo)

D.C. Celebrates the Creative Community with 202Creates 2024, A Month Highlighting City as a Culture Capital

by Micha Green August 27, 2024August 27, 2024

**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser awards Jan Du Plain at the 38th annual Mayor’s Arts Awards in September 2023. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Continues to Transform into National Arts Hub: Mayor’s Arts Awards Seek Public Input for Nominations

by Andrew S. Jacobson August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

**FILE** Black Alley, who rocked the crowd at last year’s Emancipation Day festivities, is scheduled to perform at this year’s Emancipation Day concert in Freedom Plaza on April 14. (WI photo)

Emancipation Day Festivities to Take Place on April 14

by James Wright Jr. April 10, 2024April 10, 2024