Today: November 21, 2024
Charlie Fishman, the visionary founder of the DC Jazz Festival and a pivotal figure in the global jazz community, passed away Tuesday evening, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and cultural enrichment that transformed Washington, D.C. into a vibrant hub for…
Kamala Harris Embraces First Fan in Line at DC Rally Washington, DC – October 29, 2024 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris met with her enthusiastic supporter, Tracee Loran, who was first in line for the candidate’s rally held at the Ellipse in…
Good evening, America. Good evening, everyone. Good evening, and thank you for taking the time out of your busy lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, everyone. So, listen, one week from today, you will have the chance to make…
The nation’s capital is transforming its downtown into a winter wonderland as the Downtown Holiday Market marks its 20th anniversary with an innovative addition: an indoor skating rink at the historic National Building Museum. The expanded celebration, running from November 22 through…
In a move to transform downtown Washington, DC’s government has unveiled plans to purchase Capital One Arena for $87.5 million as part of a larger $515 million investment in the city’s entertainment district. The deal would ensure the Washington Capitals and Wizards…
As Washington, D.C. prepares to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 14, several services and operations will be affected across the city. This holiday will bring a range of changes that residents should be aware of to ensure a smooth day. Transportation…
Eleven local faith-based and non-profit organizations will benefit from $1.48 million safety and security grant organized by the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) grants, with four organizations receiving funding for the first time. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the beneficiaries of the grants…
Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C. has once again secured its place among the elite pediatric care institutions in the United States, according to the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2024-25 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings. This marks the eighth consecutive…
Washington, DC, has been awarded a $49.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at enhancing student literacy outcomes. Announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser in the second week of the National Book Month, this five-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD)…
During the National Book Month Celebration ceremony at Stanton Elementary School, Mayor Muriel Bowser named Jazzmyne Townsend the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year. Joined by Interim State Superintendent Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell and DCPS Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, Townsend received the…
