Today: November 24, 2024
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) have announced the selection of Parcel 6 Community Partners to lead the development of Parcel 6, a 202,758-square-foot site on the St. Elizabeths East Campus in…
The political landscape of Washington D.C.’s Ward 8 has been thrown into turmoil following the arrest of Councilmember Trayon White on federal bribery charges on Sunday, August 19. The 40-year-old Councilmember was arrested in Navy Yard by federal authorities for receiving envelopes…
In a much-anticipated exhibition match, Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson. The fight, spanning eight rounds, showcased a clash of generations as the 27-year-old Paul faced the 58-year-old Tyson, who has been out of professional competition…
As Howard University marked its centennial homecoming celebration themed ‘Yard of Fame’, a groundbreaking fashion show transformed Cramton Auditorium into a testament to Black excellence and futuristic vision, embodying a century of cultural evolution at the historically Black institution. “Howard is not…
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…
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)…
Today, September 30, Mayor Muriel Bowser will host the 39th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards with the theme “Homecoming: Celebrating DC’s Creative Spirit.” The event which starts at 6:00 pm ET will be hosted alongside the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and…
The United States Mission in Nigeria has released a detailed voting guide to assist American citizens residing in Nigeria in participating in the upcoming November 2024 elections. This initiative aims to ensure that U.S. citizens abroad can exercise their right to vote…
Five businesses have been awarded the Downtown Retail Recovery Grant on Thursday, September 5. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser made the announcement while announcing the first three projects to get tax abatements under the District’s Housing in Downtown program. The businesses received the…
MIa Boykin Howard University College of Medicine is a part of a $600 million donation to four HBCU medical schools. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the group that provided the donation, hopes the money will address long-standing funding inequities and boost each institution’s ability to…
