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**FILE** D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray revealed that he will no longer cast a vote on council legislation for the rest of the council term. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
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Vincent Gray to Make No More Votes for Rest of D.C. Council Term

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins October 25, 2024October 25, 2024

D.C. Council member Vincent C. Gray, a two-time stroke survivor, has revealed that he will no longer cast a vote on council legislation due to early stage dementia, and has expressed confidence in his colleagues to continue tackling the issues of the day.

Local leaders, activists and residents including Lil Chris of the go-go band TOB (back left), Ron Moten (center) and Council member Trayon White (right) (Cleveland Nelson/The Washington Informer)
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&pizza Pulls ‘Marion Berry Knots’ from Menu After Community Criticism; Local Leaders Highlight Legacy of D.C.’s ‘Mayor for Life’

by Richard D. Elliott October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
A portion of the birds that Lights Out DC volunteers found dead from collisions in 2021 (Courtesy of City Wildlife)
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Flight Risk: Migrating Birds are Dying from Window Crashes in D.C.

Kayla Benjamin photo by Kayla Benjamin October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
&pizza is facing backlash and calls for a boycott after promoting a new menu item using drug-laden references that some advocates believe disrespect former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry. (Courtesy of Elvert Barnes via Flickr)
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&pizza Faces Backlash, Calls for Boycotting Following ‘Marion Berry’ Dessert Debut

by Richard D. Elliott October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
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Amid Discrepancies about a CBA, a Tenants Association Asserts Its Presence

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins October 22, 2024October 22, 2024
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Black Nationalist Coalition Hosts Summit at Union Temple Baptist Church 

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins October 22, 2024October 22, 2024
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Union Temple Baptist Church to Host Mass Meeting to Address Challenges Faced by Black Washingtonians

by WI Web Staff October 22, 2024October 22, 2024
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Commissioner Richard A. Beverly Reappointed for Another Term at D.C. Public Service Commission

by WI Web Staff October 22, 2024October 22, 2024
**FILE** The U.S. Marshals Service announced the results of Operation Nazare Wave, a multi-agency initiative targeting violent crime in the D.C. area, leading to the arrest of 826 fugitives between April and September. (Jacques Benovil/The Washington Informer)
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U.S. Marshals Sweep D.C. Region in Major Crime Operation, Arresting 826 Fugitives

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown October 21, 2024October 21, 2024
Washington Commanders franchise legend Darrell Green speaks during an Oct. 19 in Washington, D.C.'s Franklin Park at which Mayor Muriel Bowser (left) presented him with a ceremonial key to the city.
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