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Montgomery Parks to Host Free Fall Twilight Concerts at Brookside Gardens
Montgomery Parks will host a series of four free outdoor concerts at Brookside Gardens every Wednesday evening in September, featuring a lineup of local bands. The concerts will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the lawn behind the Visitor Center. The Fall Twilight Concerts will showcase performances by...
After 140 years, faith-based D.C. nonprofit expands to serve South Arlington families in need
After 140 years of serving D.C.’s most vulnerable residents, a faith-based nonprofit is expanding into Northern Virginia with a new facility in South Arlington. Central Union Mission hosted an open house at its new Mission: NOVA Center yesterday (Tuesday) at 5401 7th Road S., on the property of Greenbrier Baptist Church. Strategically located in a high-poverty, diverse area near Long Branch Nature Center, the facility aims to be a one-stop shop for those in need, offering a wide range of resources to help individuals and families regain stability.
Baltimore County Council ends 2024 rezoning process, rezones Lutherville Station
The Baltimore County Council voted on nearly 400 zoning requests Tuesday night, ending the yearlong process known as the Comprehensive Zoning Map Process (CZMP). The CZMP occurs once every four years and lets residents, councilmembers, and officials request rezoning on any property in Baltimore County. This year, the council considered 389 requests across seven districts, including a ...
Arena Stage Announces Free Community Day In September
Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana S. Sharif and Executive Producer Edgar Dobie today announced Community Day 2024. On Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Mead Center for American Theater will swarm with activities curated for all ages. From face painting and balloon making to backstage...
Residents share their thoughts on Bruce Monroe Park, one of the last refuges against unhoused criminalization
For people experiencing homelessness, it’s not only finding a bed for the night that poses a challenge: finding a safe place to spend time during the day can feel nearly impossible, especially as D.C. implements new anti-loitering laws. In the Park View neighborhood, Bruce Monroe Park serves not only as one of the only green spaces; it’s one of the few places unhoused or housing-insecure people can spend extended time.
Revitalization for who, Museum Square tenants ask
Though she’s lived in the Museum Square building for over 20 years, Lin Yong Ru says it’s obvious she’s being forced out of her home. “The landlord of our building is not friendly to the residents, they frequently ask us to move out,” she said at a recent town hall with other Chinatown residents.
Epic Night Out Leads to Loss of French Vinyls – Anyone Spot Them/This Bag?
On Monday August 19th, a friend met up with me at Easy Tiger Tavern in Adams Morgan to bring me my blue tote bag of French vinyls; the first of many bad decisions that evening. From there I went to Bedrock, Grand Duchess, Marx Cafe, and then dinner at Don Juan’s at around 1:30 AM. At this point, I still had all my belongings but the rest is a complete mystery.
Tashni-Ann Dubroy Named Chair of the National Association of College and University Business Officers
Tashni-Ann Dubroy, chief operating officer of Howard University, has been named chair of the board of directors for the National Association of College and University Business Officers. Her appointment makes her the first Black woman to serve in the role. For the past seven years, Dr. Dubroy has served as...
Today’s Rental was chosen for the square footage and the in-unit washer/dryer, obviously
This rental is located at 1324 Euclid Street, NW. The Craigslist ad says:. “$3,495 / 2br – 1057ft2 – Columbia Heights/U Street Large Bright Spacious 2 bed/2bath (U Street & Columbia Heights) Bright Spacious 2 Bedroom Corner Unit w/W-D Near U Street & Columbia Heights. 1324 Euclid St....
Get your groove on: KanKouran's African Dance and Music Conference hits town
Washington, D.C. (7News) — On Wednesday, West Africa came to the studio to showcase culture through dance. Eileen and Kidd spoke to the co-founder and assistant director of the KanKouran 41st Annual National African Dance and Music Conference and Concert. The concert is set for August 29th. You can...
Taking macarons to markets: Caroline's confections conquer the capital
Washington, D.C. (7News) — On Wednesday, Good Morning Washington couldn't help but sing "Sweet Caroline". Sweets by Caroline owner and baker, Caroline Ta, joined the show to feature her macarons and cakes. Her small business is taking off and popping into farmer's markets all over the DMV. You can...
Local region sees unemployment-rate spike in new monthly data
At least it had company: The Washington metropolitan area was among 350 of the nation’s 389 metros that had higher year-over-year jobless rates in July, according to figures reported Aug. 28 by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. With 3,557,972 counted in the civilian workforce and 122,865 looking for...
Voting while experiencing homelessness can be a challenge. Here’s how nonprofits can help
The Supreme Court gave local governments the power to criminalize homelessness. Now, nonprofit organizations are helping people with lived experience of homelessness vote on the officials who hold this power. Following the Supreme Court’s June 28 ruling in Johnson v. Grants Pass, which allows cities to punish people for sleeping...
Corporate Landlords Nickel and Dime D.C. Tenants With Deceptive and Hidden Utility Fees
This story was supported with funds from Spotlight DC—Capital City Fund for Investigative Journalism. At the Cielo, a 457-unit luxury building in NoMa, tenants say that mandatory utility bills skyrocketed this summer when their property manager, LCOR, began charging for “common area” fees. A notice from LCOR’s...
Today* in Hawks*** around Town – Larry!
Thanks to Jeffrey for sending: “It was such a pleasure to see Larry in the alley behind my house, doing the lord’s work by dining on fresh rat pancakes! He seemed very pleased with himself. Sadly, I did not get a picture as he was lifting his afternoon snack’s tail…”
From Shaw to Shaping the Future of Genomics, Dr. Tshaka Cunningham Carves a Path for Black People in Science
Dr. Tshaka Cunningham, a pioneering molecular biologist, has made an extraordinary journey from the Shaw neighborhood of Washington, D.C., to the cutting edge of precision medicine and genomics, and is committed to advancing genomics for the betterment of all communities. The post From Shaw to Shaping the Future of Genomics, Dr. Tshaka Cunningham Carves a Path for Black People in Science appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Climate Advocacy Group Slams Washington Gas Over Safety Concerns, Sick Animals
The Chesapeake Climate Action Network has accused Washington Gas of failing to fix gas leaks in homes and mismanaging funds to meet the District of Columbia's climate goals, while also raising concerns about the health risks associated with gas stoves. The post Climate Advocacy Group Slams Washington Gas Over Safety Concerns, Sick Animals appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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