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PHOTOS: The Return of the Howard Homecoming Gospel Concert

October 23, 2026

After a four-year absence, Howard University welcomed the return of the Homecoming Gospel Concert on Sunday, Oct. 18. Hosted by the Office of the Dean of the Chapel, the event was held…

Image Created to Condemn Racism Sparks Outrage After UMD Tennis Club Flips Intent

October 18, 2026

Rhonda Hamilton, the independent candidate for D.C. mayor, talks with a mother and daughter in Ward 5 near Catholic University of America about sports and athletics — the girl enjoys the breaststroke when she swims. (Photo: Myla S. Roundy/HU News Service)

Independent D.C. Mayoral Candidate Hits the Streets Before Election Day

October 15, 2026

Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

October 10, 2026

From Tarague Beach to the Supreme Court, Guam Waste Fight Tests When Federal Action Becomes Final

October 9, 2026

Arts·Entertainment·Variety·Ward 6·Washington D.C.

At Arena Stage, Theatre Week Invites Visitors to Take Part

October 8, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

The alarm goes off. Snooze. Coffee. A rush to catch the Metro before another day of…

Arts·State & Local·Variety·Ward 1·Washington D.C.

African American Civil War Museum Reopens With Expanded Spaces and New Exhibits

October 4, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

WASHINGTON — The African American Civil War Museum reopened Wednesday with expanded exhibition spaces and more…

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)

Education·Election 2026·News·State & Local·Ward 5·Washington D.C.

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

September 28, 2026

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – While the election for Ward 5 representative on the D.C. State Board of…

Arts·Entertainment·Prince George's County·Science & Technology·Variety

From Ma Rainey to AI: New Technology Amplifies an Old Fight Over Artist Control

September 28, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

In August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” Ma Rainey fights to control what happens to her…

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)

State & Local·Washington D.C.

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

September 22, 2026

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – On day two of the 55th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference,…

Election 2026·Elections·News·Politics·State & Local·Ward 5·Washington D.C.

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

September 15, 2026

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – As Washington, D.C. residents prepare for the November midterm election, Democratic mayoral candidate…

Education·Prince George's County·Safety·State & Local

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

September 9, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

One mother was relieved that her daughter had finally received a bus assignment from Prince George’s…

Rev. Judy Fentress-Williams speaks to the Howard community during a sermon titled “Think Small”, which aims to offer encouragement to young people to focus on their God-given assignments. (Tatiana Allen/HU News Service)

Black Women·Howard University·State & Local·Washington D.C.

Baptist Minister Says Black Church Champions for Civil Rights to Reign but Hesitates to Let Black Women Lead

September 9, 2026

by Tatiana Allen

WASHINGTON (HUNS) – On the second Sunday service of the semester at the Andrew Rankin Memorial…

America 250·News·State & Local·Washington D.C.

Some DC Residents Say 250th Anniversary Celebrations Are More of a Disruption

September 1, 2026

by Myla S. Roundy

WASHINGTON (HUNS) — Some D.C. residents say they have come to expect disruptions to their daily…

Community·Education·Prince George's County·State & Local

Failure of Prince George’s Bus App Exposes Gaps in Tracking and Communication

August 30, 2026

by La Tetra Metts-Owens

Roughly 10,000 Prince George’s County students began the school year with incomplete or incorrect bus assignments…

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PHOTOS: The Return of the Howard Homecoming Gospel Concert

Image Created to Condemn Racism Sparks Outrage After UMD Tennis Club Flips Intent

Independent D.C. Mayoral Candidate Hits the Streets Before Election Day

Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

From Tarague Beach to the Supreme Court, Guam Waste Fight Tests When Federal Action Becomes Final

At Arena Stage, Theatre Week Invites Visitors to Take Part

African American Civil War Museum Reopens With Expanded Spaces and New Exhibits

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

From Ma Rainey to AI: New Technology Amplifies an Old Fight Over Artist Control

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

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

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

Baptist Minister Says Black Church Champions for Civil Rights to Reign but Hesitates to Let Black Women Lead

Some DC Residents Say 250th Anniversary Celebrations Are More of a Disruption

Failure of Prince George’s Bus App Exposes Gaps in Tracking and Communication

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