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Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (right) shoots over Los Angeles forward Anthony Davis. (Abdullah J. Konte/The Washington Informer)

Report Shows $5 Billion Economic Impact of Professional Sports in D.C. in 2022

by WI Web Staff June 13, 2024June 13, 2024

The District’s Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development released a report detailing the economic and community impacts of professional sports in the District, which generate $5 billion in 2022 and attract 7.4 million visitors in 2023, and the potential benefits of hosting an NFL franchise.

Bowser Admin Launches DC Small Business Census

by WI Web Staff May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

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RFPs for D.C.’s Engine Company 3

by James Wright Jr. June 21, 2023June 21, 2023

D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie made positive comments on the newly released disparity study.

Bowser Admin Sets Up Disparity Study Group

by James Wright Jr. April 12, 2023April 12, 2023

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser prepares to break ground on 202 affordable housing units at St. Elizabeths East Campus in Ward 8 on Nov. 27. (Brigette Squire/The Washington Informer)

Bowser Admin Picks Developer for St. Elizabeths East Parcel

by WI Web Staff December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

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Bowser Admin Releases Black Homeownership Report

by James Wright Jr. October 4, 2022October 5, 2022

Mayor Muriel Bowser hands LaToya Liles the keys to her newly owned business, Tsunami Hair Studio located in Northeast. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Bowser Helps Black Businesses Facing Financial Hurdles with $40 Million Legacy Initiative

by WI Web Staff March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

Johnson & Johnson Launches QuickFire Challenge to Address Health Disparities in D.C.

by WI Guest Author May 19, 2021December 21, 2021