AARP to SSA: Don’t Cut Off Lifeline for Older Americans
The SSA is implementing a 12% workforce reduction, closing six regional offices, and ending key phone services, which has sparked opposition from AARP and raised concerns about fraud and the impact on millions of older Americans.
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Trump and MAGA Republicans Escalate Assault on D.C. Autonomy with Anti-Sanctuary Bill
The House Oversight Committee has introduced a bill that would strip the District of Columbia of its sanctuary city status and require D.C. officials to comply鈥
Remembering My Grandmother, Viola Liuzzo
The 60th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery march and the 60th anniversary of the murder of Viola Liuzzo,鈥
D.C. Joins $39.1M Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlement, AG Schwalb Urges Residents to Check Eligibility for Payouts
The District of Columbia attorney general is urging residents to check if they are eligible for compensation as part鈥
Sylvia Ruth Foundation Celebrates Driving Youth Literacy, Bright Futures With 3rd Annual Gala
The Sylvia Ruth Foundation hosted its third annual gala, commemorating the late education activist’s vision of uplifting Black scholarship,鈥
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D.C. AG Approves Providence Hospital Sale With $5M Health Deal, Urgent Care Plan
The D.C. Attorney General has approved the sale of the Providence Hospital campus to Vision PH Associates, securing $5 million in public health funding and a鈥
Bowser Administration Celebrates Its March Madness with New Development, Green Book
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city has been selected to bring a new Therme Group facility to Poplar Point, which will create jobs,鈥
Target Stumbles as Black and Hispanic Shoppers Walk Away
Target has lost over $12.4 billion in revenue and seen its stock plunge by $27.27 per share after reversing its DEI initiatives, and is facing鈥
Nationals Park Delivers Big in 2025 with Food, Fun, Family Experiences 鈥 Win or Lose
The 91传媒制片厂 Nationals are expanding their ballpark experience with 11 new local vendors, a Postgame Summer Concert Series, Signature Sundays, Story Time, Kids Run the鈥
Flowers, Family are Keys for Lee Flower and Card Shop Leader Stacie Lee Banks
Lee’s Flower and Card Shop Inc., founded by William and Winnifred Lee in 1945, has been honored by The 91传媒制片厂 Informor for its dedication to鈥
DMV
‘Dance Like There’s Black People Watching’ is a Hilarious, Timely Show That Offers Tons of Laughs, Reality Checks and Healing
Second City’s “Dance Like There’s Black People Watching” is a hilarious and thought-provoking show that offers a large dose of reality and healing, and is not鈥
What is Ozempic and is it a Viable Option For Weight-Loss Goals?
Ozempic, a prescription injection used to treat type 2 diabetes, has become popular for weight loss due to its ability to lower blood sugar levels鈥
Durant, Wilson, Lyles, Many DMV Athletes Secure Gold During Paris Olympics
Maryland athletes Kevin Durant, Bam Adebayo, Quincy Wilson, Noah Lyles, and Masai Russell won a total of 11 gold medals for the United States at鈥
Mastering the Pursuit of Property, Pursuit of Happiness, ‘Moving on Up’
Black homeownership in the U.S. is still far behind that of other racial and ethnic groups, but initiatives and programs have been implemented to increase鈥
Red Lobster Closes Dozens of Restaurants Nationally
Red Lobster has closed nearly 50 locations nationally, including three in the DMV, due to financial losses and the sale of their majority stake to鈥
Our House D.C.
Top 8 Things to Know When Buying a Condo in the District
91传媒制片厂, D.C. is a rental-based city, but there are several initiatives available to encourage homeownership, including the Inclusionary Zone program and the鈥
Ward 7, 8 Residents Combat Displacement of Gentrification by Sheltering in Place
Historic Anacostia and other communities are experiencing gentrification, causing many of its residents to lose their homes and the community’s culture and鈥
Legislation Focused on Speedy Evictions May be Chance for Some Renters to Consider Homeownership
The District’s affordable housing units are experiencing low rent collections, prompting the mayor to introduce legislation to restore rent and eviction notices鈥
Money Talk
Financial education series dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap.
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Prince George’s County Political Updates
Federal job cuts have left thousands of Marylanders unemployed, prompting Attorney General Anthony Brown to sue the Trump administration for illegally firing federal workers, while Congressman鈥
Prince George’s County Local Updates
Council members Fisher and Watson hosted a joint AKA Day on March 18, honoring the contributions of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority members, while the Reginald鈥
Prince George’s County 91传媒制片厂 Updates
Acting Prince George’s County Executive Tara Jackson has introduced a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes cuts to nearly every agency and鈥
Prince George’s County 91传媒制片厂 Update
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies, Inc. is opening a new office in College Park, Maryland, supported by the University of Maryland’s Quantum Startup Foundry and funding from鈥
Prince George’s County’s Top Young Spellers Compete in 2025 Regional Spelling Bee
11-year-old Abigail Adegbite won the Prince George’s County Spelling Bee on March 14, advancing to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May, and receiving a鈥
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Shanklin Hall Seeks $200K for Expansion
Shanklin Hall, a social club in Northwest, is raising $200,000 to expand its Adams Morgan location with the help of everyday investors on SMBX Marketplace.
Upon Pardoned Officers’ Return to MPD, Karen Hylton Applies Pressure Locally and Federally
Terence Sutton and Andrew Zabavsky, the two officers convicted for their cover-up of the vehicular pursuit that killed Karon Hylton-Brown, have been reinstated by the鈥
U.S. Department of Education Closure Incites Conversations About School Choice, Educational Equity
President Trump’s recent closure of the U.S. Department of Education has sparked fears about how communities will fare without federal funding for their schools and鈥
Cherry Blossoms’ Role in 91传媒制片厂’s Tree Canopy
The National Cherry Blossom Festival, which runs until April 13, celebrates the friendship between the US and Japan and symbolizes the city’s love of trees,鈥
Interim D.C. U.S. Attorney Addresses Ward 8-Based Community Group
Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Edward Martin spoke at the Anacostia Coordinating Council meeting, discussing his commitment to enforcing the laws in鈥
Let’s Talk
Video: Juanita 鈥淏usy Bee鈥 Britton Showcases Black Artists at Anacostia Art Gallery
Juanita 鈥淏usy Bee鈥 Britton hosted a special showcase featuring artists Marvin Sin and Akosua Bandele at the Anacostia Art Gallery on February 23rd. Located at 119鈥
Video: 2025 DC MLK Day Peace Walk and Parade
The 91传媒制片厂 Informer recaps the 2025 Peace Walk and Martin Luther King Jr. Parade at the CareFirst聽Arena聽formerly the Entertainment Sports Arena in Southeast on January鈥
Video: 鈥淭he Other Americans鈥 with Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Director Ruben Santiago Hudson discusses 鈥淭he Other Americans鈥 with 91传媒制片厂 Informer Contributing Writer; Brenda Siler. The two discuss the process of directing, casting and bringing鈥
Video: What to Expect from a Second Trump Administration
As the nation prepares for a second Donald Trump presidency after a shocking election, 91传媒制片厂 Informer staff; Stacy Brown, Micha Green and Publisher Denise Rolark鈥
Video: How to Maintain Holiday Traditions Through Food & Culture
Candi Dailey from the Potomac Hospitality Group speaks with Publisher, Denise Rolark Barnes, about the importance of continuing Black traditions through food and culture as鈥
LIFESTyle
For a Family-Friendly Musical, ‘Sister Act’ Soars with Sensational Music, Acting, Story
Ford’s Theatre in 91传媒制片厂, D.C. is currently hosting an outstanding production of “Sister Act,” featuring a stellar cast and musical direction by William Yanesh, which highlights the characters of Sister Mary Clarence/Deloris Van Cartier, her villainous boyfriend, Curtis Jackson, and her “sisters,” with a鈥
‘Blossom Kicks for Kids’ Sparks Creativity Among D.C. Students聽
The National Cherry Blossom Festival held its second annual ‘Blossom Kicks for Kids’ exhibit, featuring shoes designed by students throughout District of Columbia Public Schools鈥
Hoop Dreams, Faith Realities: ‘American Fast’ Tackles March Madness, Ramadan With Deep Exploration of Identity
“American Fast”, a play by playwright Kareem Fahmy, explores the complexities of identity, faith, and basketball through the journey of a senior basketball star of鈥
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, March 27-30
This week is full of events to celebrate the start of spring and cherry blossom season, including a Cherry Blossom Wishing Tree, a spring cleaning鈥
DMV Fine Arts Honor Awards Coming to Historic Thurgood Marshall Center on April 5
The DMV Fine Arts Honor Awards will be held on April 5 to celebrate the beauty and breadth of the 91传媒制片厂 metropolitan area’s African American鈥