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John Burroughs Elementary School, located in the Brookland neighborhood of Ward 5, is undergoing a modernization that is scheduled to be completed in 2027. (Photo: Myla S. Roundy/HU News Service)

Ward 5 Parents Raise Concerns About Education as New Board Representatives Vie for Office

by Myla S. Roundy
September 28, 2026
WASHINGTON (HUNS) – While the election for Ward 5 representative on the D.C. State Board of Education is fast approaching, some parents say they care less about who is in the seat…
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From Ma Rainey to AI: New Technology Amplifies an Old Fight Over Artist Control

September 28, 2026
U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock moderates a panel on the importance of Black fatherhood in the context of maternal mortality at the 55th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference. (Photo: Myla S. Roundy/HU News Service)

U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock Moderates Panel on Black Fatherhood and Maternal Mortality

September 22, 2026

D.C. Democratic Mayoral Candidate Listens to Concerns of Ward 5 Residents

September 15, 2026

Prince George’s Says Bus Backlog Is Cleared, but Students Still Face Problems Getting to School

September 9, 2026
State & Local

Dental Colleges in D.C., Baltimore Offer Residents Low-Cost Alternative

February 9, 2012
by Keneisha Deas
Cynthia Livingston has been getting her teeth fixed at the Howard University College of Dentistry since…
Washington D.C.

Councilmember Marion Barry Attends Henson Ridge Community Meeting

November 24, 2011
by NaTasha Jones
Sometimes you just want someone to listen. Such was the feeling of many attendees at…
State & Local

Students Search for a Place to Call Home for Thanksgiving

November 23, 2011
by Jasmin Hines
No flight to book. No bags to pack. No trying to decide which friends to visit.…
State & Local

Rites of Passing

October 21, 2011
Pregame Rituals Help Players Ready for Big Games The pressure on athletes to win can lead…
State & Local

Two Ward 5 School Buildings May Become Historic Landmarks

October 15, 2011
by Kandace Redd
The Historic Preservation Review Board will hold a public hearing on landmark status for two school…
Washington D.C.

Crowds Return for Tomorrow’s Dedication of King Memorial

October 15, 2011
by Maya Rhodan
The threat of severe weather from Hurricane Irene in early September forced organizers to postpone the…
Washington D.C.

Capital Bikeshare Celebrates One Year

September 26, 2011
by Jasmyn Durham
The city’s first bike sharing program turned one this past week. Capital Bikeshare, which started last…
State & Local

Before Oprah, There Was Mr. Soul

September 26, 2011
by Kandace Redd
As the lights dimmed and the film began to roll, students’ eyes were glued to a…
Washington D.C.

Mourners Overcome at Funeral for Bowie State Student

September 23, 2011
by DeRell Bonner
Rain couldn’t stop crowds from coming to pay last respects to Dominique Frazier at her funeral…
State & Local

17th Street Festival Promises to Be Bigger and Better

September 20, 2011
by Taylor Johnson
More than 5,000 people attended the first 17thStreet Festival , which was planned in only seven…
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