D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has awarded $25.1 million in grants to 125 nonprofit organizations that offer free and low-cost programming for youth in the District, focusing on academic achievement, the arts, STEM, financial literacy, career preparation, and more.
Category: DMV News
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Upcoming events in D.C., Maryland and Virginia during late September and early October
The DMV area is hosting a variety of events in September and October, including A Black Souliloquy, the DMV Black Student Leadership Conference, and a film screening of “Unbought and Unbossed,” among others.
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City of Alexandria honors local centenarians
The City of Alexandria, VA honored its centenarian residents on September 10 with a ceremony at City Hall, where 13 centenarians were recognized and presented with certificates and recognition coins.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Jury finds final two gang members guilty in murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson
Two men and a woman have been found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit a crime of violence, participation in a criminal street gang, obstruction of justice, and other related firearms offenses in the 2018 murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson.
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Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears aims for commonwealth’s top political office
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Virginia, has officially entered the race for governor in the 2025 election season.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Entertainers, entrepreneurs and culinary artists highlight 15th annual D.C. State Fair
The 15th Annual D.C. State Fair featured musical performances, contests, food vendors, and a strong emphasis on D.C. statehood, with the goal of showcasing the unique people and things of the District of Columbia.
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DOJ files $100-million lawsuit against owner and operator of ‘Dali’ months after bridge
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Group for more than $100 million for their container ship’s collision with the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which resulted in six deaths and significant disruption to economic activity.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
PRESS ROOM: DC Circuit Court of Appeals to hear landmark case: Jenkins v. The Howard University
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals will hear arguments in the case of Jenkins v. The Howard University on Sept. 19, which alleges the university’s governance practices are illegal and breach its by-laws.
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First Lady Moore announces Lady Brion as Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate
Lady Brion has been appointed as Maryland’s 11th Poet Laureate by First Lady Dawn Moore and the Maryland State Arts Council, with her focus on women’s empowerment and the Black experience.
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Howard dominates Morehouse in third straight HBCU NY Classic victory
The Howard Bison defeated the Morehouse Tigers 35-21 in the HBCU NY Classic, with the Bison dominating on special teams and in the run game, while the Tigers dropped to 0-3.
Posted inBaltimore News
Baltimore Comic-Con is back from Sept. 20-22
Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 25th annual convention, inviting comic book enthusiasts to meet creators, access exclusive merchandise, attend panels, and participate in cosplay contests.
Posted inBUSINESS
Afro-Caribbean-inspired restaurant, Dōgon, opens in D.C.’s Salamander Hotel
Chef Kwame Onwuachi has opened Dōgon, an upscale Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Washington, D.C., with the support of Sheila Johnson and the Salamander Hotel, as part of his mission to celebrate his culture and heritage through food.