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A pile of tires sits off the northbound side of Interstate 295 in D.C., just past Pennsylvania Avenue SE. About 100 of them are sprawled around the woods at the spot. (Kayla Benjamin/The Washington Informer)

Community, Environment

Tire Dumping Epidemic: D.C. Residents Fight Back Against Illegal and Dangerous Trash

by Kayla BenjaminFebruary 26, 2024February 26, 2024

**FILE**D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Unveils Ambitious Plan to Divert 80% of Solid Waste, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

by James Wright Jr.February 22, 2024February 23, 2024

D.C.-Area Mothers Organize ‘ArrestCPS’ Campaign

by Sam P.K. CollinsFebruary 20, 2024February 21, 2024

The Woodlawn Cemetery in D.C.'s Ward 7 has many noted African Americans in its graves, and volunteers from associated associations and members of organizations such as local chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta sororities, have been pitching in to maintain the grounds. (Courtesy photo)

Woodlawn Cemetery Groups Collaborate to Preserve Site

by James Wright Jr.February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

**FILE** Courtesy of dpr.dc.gov

DPR Opens Annual Summer Camp Lottery, Application Open Until Feb. 26.

by Asha TaylorFebruary 19, 2024February 21, 2024

Flag of the District of Columbia (Courtesy of dpw.dc.gov)

Community, Stacy M. Brown

Unveiling the Cracks: Philanthropy’s Role in Repairing Historical Harms in the DMV

by Stacy M. BrownFebruary 14, 2024February 21, 2024

From left: Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Weaver, Margaret Mensah-Williams, Dr. Cassandra Gould of Faith Leadership Strategies listen to the reading of the obituary by Margaret Mensah-Williams, Ambassador at the Embassy of the Republic of Namibia to the U.S. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Community, Obituary

Dignitaries Gather in D.C. to Celebrate the Life of Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia

by WI Web EditorFebruary 14, 2024February 15, 2024

man in white medical scrub suit standing beside girl in blue denim jacket

During Medicaid Redetermination, Local Service Providers Push for Smoother Application Process

by Sam P.K. CollinsFebruary 13, 2024February 13, 2024

**FILE**D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Bowser Admin Announces Business Grant Program for The Parks at Walter Reed

by James Wright Jr.February 13, 2024February 14, 2024

**FILE** D.C. Council member Robert White (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Black Homeownership in DC, Community, Homeownership

Council Member Robert White Mulls Future of Housing Affordability During TOPA Tour

by Sam P.K. CollinsFebruary 12, 2024February 21, 2024