It\’s a beautiful start to a magnificent celebration, Black History Month in the nation\’s capitol! What makes for a magnificent celebration is the fact that Washingtonians are to be celebrated this month for their contributions to their communities and society as a whole. Washington pioneers like Dr. Charles Drew and the beautiful jazz melodies of […]
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The People of Philanthropy (P.O.P.) celebrated its first Annual Red Carpet Coat Drive. The event was held at the Ultra Bar in NW, Washington DC and was hosted by Guy Lambert (WPGC/95.5) and Ashley Darby (Real Housewives of the Potomac) with a special performance by the DMV\’s very own Black Alley. \”P.O.P. is an organization
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Are you interested in gardening? Do you have a green thumb that you\’d like to perfect this upcoming season? Fortunately, Noyes Park Community Garden Group is seeking residents in Ward 5 to register for plots. Registration starts January 15 and last through the end of the month. “The Noyes Community Garden has twenty 8’x4’ plots.
Who wants to attend a meeting after a longs day work? Oh sure, there\’ll be so many hot topics on the agenda that will keep you up why not? Believe it or not there is much comic relief at the Advisory Neighborhood Commission\’s meetings. The intent of the ANC legislation is to ensure input from
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It’s very questionable which Ward suffered the most hardships during the epidemic of crack cocaine in the 80\’s and 90\’s. The one thing that is self-evident is Ward 5 took a big hit because a major operation was located here. Orleans Place, Trinidad Avenue and Montello Avenue were major areas of distribution for drugs. Neighborhoods
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Among the posh additions to Ward 5, they now have a fresh seafood smokehouse located in the Ivy City area. \”Ivy City Smokehouse, a “wholesale to the public” seafood market, is now open at 1356 Okie Street NE over in Ivy City. For Trinidad residents this will be a source for local seafood with a
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Glut has served the nearby Ward 5 community for 47 years supplying natural and diverse fresh foods. Their motto is “food for people, not for profit.” A variety of goods and products are sold there ranging from vegetables, fruits, nuts, vitamins, herbs to spices. Their aim is to provide unprocessed foods at low prices. No
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Gallaudet University has had 10 Presidents during the duration of its existence. On January 1, 2016 they will have their 11th President. This President\’s distinction from the rest is she\’s a female. The Board of Trustees has named Roberta “Bobbi Cordano as the University’s next President. “In making the announcement, Gallaudet Board of Trustees Chair Heather
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A year ago, TheDCvoice.com launched with its first post called \”There\’s Always a Beginning\”. Since then we have continued to grow and publish and find our voice. Now we are adding podcasts to that voice. Today marks another milestone as we expand the ways we pursue our mission to become the unifying voice in Ward
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November 21, 2015 There\’s definitely something going on at the Inspired Teaching School on Douglas Street in Northeast DC. It was evident as I toured the school and spoke to teachers, parents and faculty during today\’s open house. Even the classrooms echoed an openness and relaxed atmosphere, geared toward expression and learning. It’s not often
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