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Industrial Bank Celebrates 90 Years of Service - The Washington …
WEBAug 28, 2024 · B. Doyle Mitchell Jr., the president and CEO of Industrial Bank, darted from place to place at the Howard Theatre in Northwest D.C. on Aug. 20, making sure everything was in order for the 90th-anniversary celebration of his family-run financial institution. As people filed into the theater wearing business casual attire and some wearing ...
‘I, Sniper’: Terror Delivered from the Trunk of a Car
WEBMay 11, 2021 · In October of 2002, 10 people died and three others were critically wounded by John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo. Hidden in a makeshift sniper’s nest in the trunk of a Caprice Classic, the duo co-authored a bloody rampage that shook the Washington, D.C., area. People were afraid to buy groceries or …
Investigator Wayne David: MPD officer killed by firearm - The ...
WEBAug 29, 2024 · Investigator Wayne David, a veteran MPD officer, was fatally shot on duty due to a firearm that discharged while he was working to retrieve it down a storm drain on Aug. 28. (Courtesy of Metropolitan Police Department) Start your weekdays right with the most recent stories from the Washington Informer website. Once a day Monday-Friday.
First Baptist Church of Highland Park: A Safe Haven for Youth
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Davis told The Informer that collaborating with First Baptist Church of Glenarden Pastor John K. Jenkins is a way to build on the visions both churches had with their academic institutions. “We are stronger together. It is going to take the two of us to go to another level and create a college preparatory program to the 12th grade,” Davis said.
The Barns at Wolf Trap Announces 2024-25 Season Lineup
WEBAug 8, 2024 · Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced the first performances of the 2024-25 season at The Barns at Wolf Trap, its historic 382-seat indoor venue. This season’s lineup features artists spanning multiple genres from around the world. “We are proud to present this dynamic lineup for …
Bowser Admin Releases Black Homeownership Report
WEBOct 5, 2022 · The Bowser Administration released a report authored by the Black Homeownership Strike Force on Oct. 3 at the Howard Theatre in Northwest that details the problems Black Washingtonians have buying a home and the recommendations that should be implemented to rectify the problem. The report offered 10 …
D.C. payroll tax increase sparks concern for local businesses - The ...
WEBJul 31, 2024 · As a part of the council’s $21 billion fiscal year 2024-2025 budget, the payroll tax increase was put in to help balance the District’s budget, as is required by law. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially proposed the increase but wanted lawmakers to support going from 0.26% to 0.62%. The council decided to go further and voted on June 12 to ...
Author Archives: Ashleigh Fields - The Washington Informer
WEBAug 16, 2024 · Ashleigh Fields is an award-winning journalist specializing in coverage of lawmakers in the White House and Capitol Hill. Her reporting has earned recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists, the White House Correspondents' Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. Fields is a proud graduate of Howard ...
Strathmore celebrates James Baldwin's 100th birthday with series
WEBSep 4, 2024 · In celebration of James Baldwin’s 100th birthday, Strathmore has launched a two-month educational and creative series, featuring theatric homages and literary discussions, to honor the life and legacy of the historic writer and civil rights activist. Beginning Aug. 2, Baldwin’s birthday, the District and some cities in Maryland began hosting sporadic events offering audiences a deep dive ...