Ward 5 in Washington D.C. is a large, diverse, historically rich district in the Northeast quadrant, known for varied housing (Victorian homes in Brookland, rowhouses in Trinidad/Ivy City), significant landmarks (National Arboretum, Catholic University), major transportation routes (Red Line Metro, arterial roads), and a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial uses, with ongoing transformation driven by new development and evolving urban needs.
Ward 6 in Washington, D.C., is a central, diverse, and rapidly growing area, uniquely touching all four city quadrants, encompassing historic Capitol Hill, bustling Navy Yard, Southwest Waterfront, NoMa, Mount Vernon Triangle, and parts of Downtown. Known for its varied housing, rich history, major attractions like Nationals Park, and significant population growth, it’s a dynamic district with diverse communities, strong local businesses, and ongoing development, represented by Councilmember Charles Allen
Ward 7, located in the eastern part of Washington D.C., is known as the “green” ward for its abundant parks (like Fort Dupont Park, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens), leafy streets, and strong sense of community, with historic neighborhoods like Deanwood and suburban-like areas like Hillcrest, experiencing revitalization, new developments, and a rich Black heritage, while current Councilmember is Wendell Felder.
Ward 8 in Washington, D.C., is a historically significant, predominantly Black community on the southeast side, known for neighborhoods like Anacostia and Congress Heights, home to Frederick Douglass’s Cedar Hill, facing economic challenges but rich in culture, featuring large developments like St. Elizabeth’s, and undergoing community-led economic revitalization, focusing on education, jobs, and wealth building
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Washington, DC, September 24, 2025 — DC Fashion Week kicks off its 43rd season, making it the nation’s capital’s longest-running fashion tradeshow. Ean Williams, the founder and executive director, was recently featured in Forbes Magazine and was the 2025 recipient of the DMV Community Awards for Fashion Icon, the R.I.S.E Fashion Icon Award, and the
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For several weekends I covered every ward in Washington D.C. passing out flyers to promote the DC Voice’s Summer Essay Contest–from churches to libraries, and even strangers on the street. I would even have given one to the National Guard … if I could find one. So, my question is, if they took over D.C.,
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The DC Voice is thrilled to announce a major milestone in our journey: for the first time in our 14-year history, we have been officially approved as a media member for DC Fashion Week! This exciting development marks a new chapter for our publication and underscores our commitment to elevating the stories, voices, and creativity
I struggled with whether to write something about Father’s Day prior to Sunday and kept falling short of what to say. However, I would be remiss to let the day get too far in the rearview mirror without reflecting on the joy of being a father. It starts with recognizing one day that they are
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Any small business that survived the Covid-19 pandemic should be applauded. Any minority-owned, small business that survived needs to be applauded and acknowledged! The DC Voice would like to salute any small business – particularly minority and Black-owned businesses! It\’s not easy bringing a dream to life. Keeping it a viable business through the ups
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