Tag: youth
Celebrate Deanwood on May 20!
In 2018, I moved to Deanwood. A charming neighborhood located on the edge of Ward 7, it isone of the city’s oldest African-American suburbs....
A Rising Star East of the River
People have many things to love about living East of the River. We have beautiful green spaces. There are amazing historical landmarks and history....
Ways to Give Local on Giving Tuesday
It's true that it takes a village to ignite real change. Be part of the village this Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement created...
In Memoriam: Arthur “Buddy” Harrison
In the summer of 2019, Arthur “Buddy” Harrison was suffering from pancreatic cancer. Early one morning, my then-four-year-old daughter got up early to leave...
DC Dream Center Celebrates Fifth Anniversary
Celebrate the day the dream came true!
The DC Dream Center (DCDC, 2826 Q St SE.) is holding a block party on Saturday, August 27th...
Ballou High School Poets Have the Write Stuff
A group of Ballou High School students recently achieved something that many seasoned writers would envy: they became published poets. Their class was part...
No More Graves: DC Nonprofit Takes Their Motto Seriously
After seeing countless children lose their lives to senseless violence in his southeast community, Ira “Spanky” Mathis had seen enough and decided that he...
Explore Musical Journey of Jackson Family
Get your tickets for a voyage through musical history.
The award-winning Northeast Performing Arts Group presents their 42nd annual summer production, "A Tribute to the...
Pop Up Youth Vaccine Clinic Saturday Near Rosedale Rec
DC Health just announced a pop-up vaccination clinic for youth 12 years of age and older will take place this Saturday, June 26th at Peace...