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Author Archives: Demarco Rush

Demarco Rush is a 2024 summer intern with The Washington Informer through the MDDC association. He is a recent graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a major in broadcast journalism while minoring in psychological science. His passion for creative storytelling, screenwriting and journalism is what helps him create. His favorite style of writing is gonzo journalism.

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The Swaliga Foundation hosted the eighth annual #STEAMtheBlock event at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast D.C. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inCommunity

Swaliga Foundation Brings STEAM Education to D.C. Youth

by Demarco RushAugust 14, 2024August 15, 2024

The Swaliga Foundation hosted the eighth annual #STEAMtheBlockParty at the Entertainment & Sports Arena in Southeast, D.C., offering children the opportunity to learn about careers and opportunities in STEAM fields.

From left: Sherry Williams, Tyler Frost, Taylor Frost and coach Lee James pose with championship trophies in Eastern High's trophy room. (Demarco Rush/The Washington Informer)
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Frost Brothers Bring National Championships to D.C.’s Eastern High Through Esports

by Demarco RushAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024
#STEAMtheBlock Party at the Entertainment and Sports Arena on Aug. 10 at noon
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The Swaliga Foundation to Host #STEAMtheBlock Party, Free Family Event at DC Entertainment and Sports Arena

by Demarco RushJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024
Jaren Hill Lockridge and Nardos Alemayehu of Dreaming Out Loud survey the construction inside the upcoming Marion Barry Avenue Market. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Dreaming Out Loud’s Marion Barry Avenue Market to Combat Food Apartheid

by Demarco RushJuly 17, 2024July 19, 2024
Locals come out to pick fresh produce at Food and Farm Fridays at the Thearc Building. (Courtesy of Building Bridges Across the River)
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Local Nonprofit Fights Summer Hunger with Food and Farm Fridays

by Demarco RushJuly 10, 2024July 10, 2024
“The Dreams” features Rowan Campbell as Michelle, Ashley Lyles as Deena, Kayla Adams as Effie and Karla Maiden-Vazquez as Lorrell. (Courtesy of Nate Jackson Photography)
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Local Theater Group Stages Engaging Production of ‘Dreamgirls’

by Demarco RushJune 24, 2024June 24, 2024
Industrial Bank President B. Doyle Mitchell Jr. helps serve food to inmates. (Tyler Palmer/Department of Corrections)
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Industrial Bank Empowers D.C. Inmates with Financial Literacy Program

by Demarco RushJune 18, 2024June 19, 2024
The local double-dutch team, Jump DC, shows off their skills at the District of Columbia's Juneteenth Celebration on Black Lives Matter Plaza. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle, Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, June 13-16

by Demarco RushJune 12, 2024June 12, 2024
The first annual Met Fest convention took place on June 1 at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in D.C. (WI photo)
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Let The Games Begin: Met Fest 2024

by Demarco RushJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024
Chris Stapleton, who will be performing at The Birchmere this Friday, live in concert (Andy Barron)
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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, June 6-9

by Demarco RushJune 5, 2024June 5, 2024

JPMorgan Chase & Co and The Washington Informer are happy to have provided articles on financial education during 2023.

Please give us your comments on the content and also tell us if there are any topics you would like us to cover in 2024.

Email to rburke@washingtoninformer.com   


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