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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

Bowie State Stabbing Casts a Pall Over Homecoming

September 17, 2011
by Brittney Hicks - DeRell Bonner
District Heights Woman Charged in Killing of Roommate Some students at Bowie State University tried to…
Washington D.C.

Chinese Carryout in Bloomingdale Wants to Add Liquor Store

September 9, 2011
by Kandace Redd
A Chinese carryout in the Bloomingdale neighborhood wants to stand out from the competition by attaching…
Washington D.C.

5,000 Expected to Sashay Down Georgetown Streets for Fashion Night Out

September 8, 2011
by Chelsea Carson
Marriage, cultural representation and HIV/AIDS are among some of the major topics on the minds of…
State & Local

Capitol Hill Residents Protest Proposed Restaurant

April 12, 2011
by Brittany Miller
Some Capitol Hill residents are worried that the strip of bars and restaurants on Eighth…
State & Local

Northwest D.C. Leads City in Reported Hate Crimes, Forum Reveals

March 21, 2011
by Aleesa Mann
Parts of Northwest D.C., including Dupont Circle and Columbia Heights, led the city in reported hate…
State & Local

Titide’ Is Back in Haiti

March 18, 2011
by Dona Mathieu
Former President Jean Bertrand-Aristide landed in Haiti on Friday, ending a seven-year exile in South Africa,…
Washington D.C.

Ward 8 residents call for more action; rally against school violence

March 8, 2011
by Aaron Randle
Less talk, more action. Those were the sentiments at a recent community meeting held to address…
State & Local

Howard Students ‘Will Read for Change’

February 20, 2011
by Aleesa Mann
…
State & Local

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A

February 17, 2011
by Eboni Munn
Foggy Bottom & West End Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A’s meeting began at 6:30pm. Wednesday, Feb.…
State & Local

Ward 5 Residents Oppose Residential Plan for J.F. Cook School

February 10, 2011
by lan King
Bells ringing, children chattering, and yellow school buses filling up with students haven’t been heard near…
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