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 with federal immigration laws, which has been strongly denounced by Delegate Eleanor Holmes鈥
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Trump Signs Executive Order for Federal Elections
President Trump has signed an executive order to require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, share voter rolls with federal鈥
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鈥
Collins Council Report: The District’s Most Marginalized Continue to Speak
D.C. Council moved four measures that will appear on the consent agenda of an April 1 legislative meeting, including鈥
U.S. Department of Education Closure Incites Conversations 番茄社区app 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鈥
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Business
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
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 Washington 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 Washington Informor for its dedication to鈥
Washington Business Journal to Honor CEOs of Strativia and Educational Systems Federal Credit Union
Kenneth Kelly, CEO of Strativia, and Girardo Smith, CEO of the Educational Systems Federal Credit Union, were two of the 25 honorees for the Washington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
Washington, 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.
Prince George鈥檚 County
Prince George’s County Business 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 the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
Braveboy Declares Victory, Hawkins Concedes
State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy and Shayla Adams-Stafford are still leading in the race for Prince George’s County executive and District 5 Council member, respectively, as鈥
Wells Fargo Hosts Student Athlete Leadership Symposium at CIAA
Wells Fargo leaders held a panel discussion at the CIAA basketball tournament to empower student-athletes by showcasing employment opportunities and highlighting the bank’s support for鈥
Hotel at the University of Maryland Named 7th-Best Hotel in State
The Hotel at the University of Maryland has been ranked as the seventh-best hotel in Maryland by U.S. News & World Report, and was also鈥
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Community
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.
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
Virginia Landlord Ordered to Pay Record $750K in Racial Discrimination Eviction Case
A Virginia jury has delivered a $750,000 verdict against a landlord who evicted two families from her Smith Mountain Lake property after discovering one of鈥
HUD, Department of Interior Announce Federal Land Affordable Housing Project
President Donald Trump’s appointees are partnering to use federal land to increase affordable housing, with a focus on rural and tribal communities, and the Department鈥
Stateswomen for Justice Luncheon Stresses the Importance of Organization
Four Black women leaders spoke about their work, current challenges facing the Black community and nation, and offered calls to action at the Trice Edney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 番茄社区app 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 番茄社区app 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, 番茄社区app 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 Washington, 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
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 Washington metropolitan area’s African American鈥
Washington Performing Arts Gala Celebrates Unifying Power of the Arts
Washington Performing Arts celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala event at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, highlighting the importance of the arts as鈥
Community Support Helps Prince George’s Neema Dance Collective Become Largest Woman-Owned Dance Space in the County
Grace Johnson-Wright, founder and artistic director of Neema Dance Collective, has become the largest Black-owned and woman-owned dance space in Prince George’s County after acquiring鈥
Pink Tie Party Celebrating the Beauty and Breadth of D.C., Cross Cultural Connections
The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Pink Tie Party was held at Union Station, celebrating diversity, District culture and the power of cultural exchange, with live鈥