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Competitors Forge a Bond at the 41st Annual Spelling Bee
St. Albans School clinched victory for the second consecutive year at the Washington Informer Citywide Spelling Bee when Jerald Campana, an eighth grader, and Alexander Perez, a fourth grader, secured the first- and second-place spots, respectively.  The post Competitors Forge a
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Celebrating a Century of Ellsworth Kelly
You know that moment when you find something so astounding that you can’t help but share it with your mates? Well, this is that moment. The post Celebrating a Century of Ellsworth Kelly appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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A President for Every American | Post News Group
NNPA NEWSWIRE — In addition to keeping his promise to appoint the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, President Biden has signed into law bold and history-making legislation, to include the American Rescue Plan (ARP), the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the CHIPS and Science Act
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Impending McPherson Square Park Encampment Closure Sparks Criticism 
As the National Park Service (NPS) prepares to remove the homeless encampment at McPherson Square Park earlier than originally planned, many of the people who had been living there for several months remain hard-pressed to secure new accommodations.  The post Impending McPherson
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The Potomac Has Improved, But Forest Loss and Climate Change Remain Threats
Though the three pollutants used in the report’s grading system — phosphorus, nitrogen and sediment — have all shown great reductions, other harmful substances still pose a threat to the river. The post The Potomac Has Improved, But Forest Loss and Climate Change Remain Threats
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D.C. AG Pushes Landlords to Make Repairs, Upgrades
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announces settlement with four housing complexes on issues of maintenance. The post D.C. AG Pushes Landlords to Make Repairs, Upgrades appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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BLM Grassroots Demands Policy Changes after Keenan Anderson's Death
Since Keenan Anderson's police-involved death, his family and members of Black Lives Matter Grassroots have coalesced around six demands The post BLM Grassroots Demands Policy Changes after Keenan Anderson's Death  appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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D.C. Region Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert
Seniors, children and people with heart or lung disease in the District should take extra care when spending time outside Friday as the Department of Energy and Environment has issued a Code Orange alert for air quality. The post D.C. Region Under Code Orange Air Quality Alert a
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Norton Lauds Biden Opposition to House Legislation Nixing D.C. Policing Reform
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton on Monday complimented the Biden White House for opposing a House resolution that would, if enacted, nullify the city's policing reform legislation. The post Norton Lauds Biden Opposition to House Legislation Nixing D.C. Policing Reform appeared f
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Informer Co-Founders Honored with Honorary Street Renaming
The Ward 8 intersection, where the late Calvin and Wilhelmina Rolark lived and served for decades, was dedicated in their honor on May 18 with a ceremony that brought out several local leaders and freedom fighters. The post Informer Co-Founders Honored with Honorary Street Renam
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Models Walking D.C.'s Runways
D.C. might not be considered an industry hot spot for national and international beauty and style experts, some District entrepreneurs — with the aid of the Bowser administration — want to change that. The post Models Walking D.C.'s Runways appeared first on The Washington Infor
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Constituents Question Gray's Position on ATVs, Policing and Other Ward 7 Issues
D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray’s recent comments, and those of his staffers, about public safety and ATVs have caused some of his Ward 7 constituents to question the level of Gray's engagement with his mostly-Black constituency.  The post Constituents Question Gray's Positi
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Community Weighs In on Importance of a Duke Ellington Education
After failing to reach a consensus last year, DCPS and the DESA board known as the Duke Ellington School of the Arts Project submitted proposals about the updated terms of DCPS and DESA's relationship. The post Community Weighs In on Importance of a Duke Ellington Education appe
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Teacher Compensation a Key Element of D.C. Council Budget Deliberations
During its first budget vote on Tuesday, the D.C. Council unanimously approved a fiscal year 2024 budget proposal that allocated an additional $15 million to the charter sector. The post Teacher Compensation a Key Element of D.C. Council Budget Deliberations appeared first on Th
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D.C. History Conference Scholars Explore Women's Political History
As Women’s History Month wraps, the annual conference that examines D.C.’s past highlighted women who had non-traditional roles during the pre-civil rights era in the political and social arenas. The post D.C. History Conference Scholars Explore Women's Political History appeare
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Dev Shah Brings National Spelling Bee Championship Back to Florida
Before Dev Shah correctly spelled psammophile to win the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, his home state of Florida had been without a national spelling bee champion for more than two decades. The post Dev Shah Brings National Spelling Bee Championship Back to Florida appeare
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A Rhode Island Democrat exits Congress, in search of an impact no longer found in D.C.
WASHINGTON — Rhode Island’s longtime U.S. Rep. David Cicilline, a leader on the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump, an advocate for breaking up big tech and
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Bowser Set on Protecting K Street Transitway Project
Adjustments to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's fiscal 2024 budget proposal that defunds the K Street Transitway and increases fees on rideshares going downtown have further emboldened the mayor and other local officials to press on with plans to revitalize downtown D.C. The post Bows
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‘Blue Beetle’ Rocks In First Trailer For Upcoming DCU Film, Twitter Is Loving Jaime’s Vibes
The Rock couldn't change the hierarchy of the DCEU with Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of The Gods flopped. Will Blue Beetle be the hero James Gunn's DCU needs? We hope so.  Ezra Miller's problematic a** will still be suiting up as The Flash in the upcoming June 2023 film that will serve as the
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Department of Education Announces $63 Million in School Grants | Post News Group
The Department of Education said it is working to create new programs or expand existing community schools. “Meeting the needs of the whole child is essential to help America’s students grow academically and improve their well-being,” officials said in a news
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D.C. Grapples With Rampant Rodents
The proliferation of rodents in the District has residents concerned but a city official and expert says the problem is manageable with proper maintenance techniques and practices. The post D.C. Grapples With Rampant Rodents appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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Student Advocates for Career,  Technical Education in D.C. Rec Centers
Throughout much of this week, Jermaine Smith represented D.C. on the national stage as he advocated for the integration of career and technical education in the city's recreation centers.  The post Student Advocates for Career,  Technical Education in D.C. Rec Centers appeared f
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Whitman-Walker’s Annual Walk & 5K to End HIV Goes Virtual for 2020
Whitman-Walker's annual Walk & 5K to End HIV will be held virtually this year, with the goal of raising $400,000 to ensure equality, fight racism and save lives.
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V.I. Cancer Survivors Represent at NBCC in Washington, DC
Five Virgin Islands cancer survivors represented the territory at the National Breast Cancer Coalition’s 2023 Advocate Leadership Summit in Washington, DC, in early May.
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D.C. Democrats Oppose Ranked-Choice Voting in City Elections
The D.C. Democratic Party has rejected the implementation of ranked-choice voting, saying the method of prioritizing candidates on ballots is not in the city's best interest. The post D.C. Democrats Oppose Ranked-Choice Voting in City Elections appeared first on The Washington I
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Mayor's Public Safety Summit Focuses on Illegal Guns
During D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's public safety summit, members of the local public safety and justice ecosystem assessed local crime and various means of addressing it — albeit without much input from District residents, public defenders and social justice advocates.  The post
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D.C. to Provide Free Internet Access to Low-Income Students, Families
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday a program that will provide up to 25,000 low-income students and families with free internet connections.
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Out-of-School Time Providers Organize for Budget Enhancements
In the days leading up to a budget oversight hearing the D.C. Council’s Committee of the Whole conducted for all education agencies, members of local nonprofit coalition DC Action encouraged local advocates, parents and community-based organizations to testify in favor of increasi
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Bowser Addresses Departure of Deputy Mayor Falcicchio
Days after Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio's abrupt resignation, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser shed light on the circumstances behind her administration's most recent shake-up.  The post Bowser Addresses Departure of Deputy Mayor Falcicchio appeared
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Newswire : Sentenced to prison, Capitol rioter who used Confederate Flag ‘weapon’ against Black officer is ‘sorry’
Kevin Seefried carries a Confederate flag as he protests in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. | Source: SAUL LOEB / Getty ByBruce C.T. Wright, NewsOne A man sentenced to three years in prison time for wielding a Confederate Flag as a “weapon” against a Black
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