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A Red Line train prepares to leave the Glenmont Metro station in Silver Spring, Maryland, on March 24. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Metro, Transit Agencies Lift Mask Requirements After Federal Mandate is Nixed

by WI Web Staff April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

D.C. Level of COVID Spread Goes from ‘Low’ to ‘Medium’

by WI Web Staff April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

set of medical protective face masks

D.C.-Area Music Venues Drop COVID Requirements for Patrons

by WI Web Staff April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

American, GW Universities Initiate Indoor Mask Mandates

by WI Web Staff April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

Muriel Bowser

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Tests Positive for COVID

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 7, 2022April 7, 2022

Former President Barack Obama speaks as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris stand by his side at an event for the Affordable Care Act that touted lowering health care costs for families in the East Room of the White House in Washington on April 5. Biden announced additional actions to save families money on monthly health care costs. (Cheriss May/The Washington Informer)

EDITORIAL: ACA’s Impact on COVID’s Deadly Toll on Black America

by WI Editorial Staff April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Substitute teachers who’ve taken on long-term assignments in schools where teachers have resigned continue to demand a wage increase and benefits. They began their weekly protests in front of the Wilson Building in January. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Mounting Teacher Resignations Shed Light on Systemic Issues

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

White People Cared Less About COVID After Realizing It Hurt Blacks Most: Study

by Stacy M. Brown April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

Since the pandemic began, there have been increased rates of psychological distress among young people, including symptoms of anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders. (Courtesy of NAMI)

COVID Pandemic Exacerbated Teen Mental Health Concerns: CDC

by WI Web Staff April 1, 2022April 1, 2022

From left: Valerie Horne, Jeniece Bailey, Chrystal Young-Johnson, Florence Druid and Susie Harris were among the 2022 award winners from the Prince George’s County NAACP branch. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s NAACP Honors Women for ‘Extraordinary Work’ Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

by William J. Ford March 30, 2022March 30, 2022