Tag: youth
Give Local on Giving Tuesday
It's true that it takes a village to ignite real change. Be part of the village this Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement...
Bowser Talks Third Term Plans
Tuesday evening, DC voters re-elected DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) for her third term in office, the first Mayor to do so since Marion...
Home Alone: The Limits of Independence
Everything is going swimmingly for Christopher after his mother decides he’s old enough to stay home alone, “free to do whatever he wanted for...
In Memoriam: Buddy Harrison
In the summer of 2019, Arthur “Buddy” Harrison was suffering from pancreatic cancer. Early one morning, my then-four-year-old daughter got up early to leave...
Police Seek Suspects in Shooting of Buddy Harrison
Well-known local boxing figure and community activist Arthur "Buddy" Harrison was shot outside his Hillcrest home Saturday.
The 62-year-old DC native was shot just before...
Enter DC Library Haiku Contest
Celebrate National Poetry Month with DC Public Library! Residents ages 6 and up are invited to submit a haiku to the 2022 Haiku Contest....
The Hundred Choices Department Store
In “The Hundred Choices Department Store,” a novel for young readers (grades 4 to 7), Ginger Park paints a bleak but inspiring picture of...
NCB Grants $30,000 to Eastern’s IB Program
Temitayo Adeola hadn’t even considered Eastern High School until he received a package from the school near the end of his middle school run....
Pop Up Youth Vaccine Clinic Saturday Near Rosedale Rec
DC Health just announced a pop-up vaccination clinic for youth 12 years of age and older will take place this Saturday, June 26th at Peace...
Applications Open for Events DC Community Grants
Does your non-profit support youth activities in the District?
You may qualify for an Events DC Community Grant! The program offers financial support to qualifying...