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Illegal Weed Businesses in D.C. Closed

by James Wright Jr. September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s Enforcement Division, accompanied by MPD officers, closed down two illegal cannabis businesses for operating in violation of cease-and-desist orders, recovering a total of 8,176 grams of marijuana, 4,828 grams of THC edibles, and 2,439.65 grams of THC wax.

**FILE** Dr. Ben Vinson III, president of Howard University, is working to emphasize the university’s critical role in economic development in the Mid-Atlantic region. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Howard University Celebrated as D.C. Economic Force

by James Wright Jr. September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Investigator Wayne David, a veteran MPD officer, was fatally shot on duty due to a firearm that discharged while he was working to retrieve it down a storm drain on Aug. 28. (Courtesy of Metropolitan Police Department)

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: RIP

by WI Editorial Staff September 11, 2024September 11, 2024

Joseph Knight is the new owner of the Congress Heights IHOP. (Courtesy photo)

Ward 8 IHOP Under New Management

by James Wright Jr. August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

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EDITORIAL: If Democracy Really Matters, Why Won’t America Restore Voting Rights for Felons Who Have Served Their Time?

by WI Editorial Staff August 21, 2024August 21, 2024

**FILE** Research from Stanford University revealed that the city's substantial investment in a tutoring initiative has borne fruit in its first year, significantly boosting academic performance and narrowing the persistent gaps in reading and math that have disproportionately affected Black students and low-income families. (WI photo)

D.C. Tutoring Program Drives Academic Gains for Black and Low-Income Students

by Stacy M. Brown August 14, 2024August 15, 2024

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Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Back to School

by WI Editorial Staff August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

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MAMMEN: If Not Now, When Will We Stand Up for Communities?

by Neil Mammen August 14, 2024August 14, 2024

Makers Union serves a Hickory House Smoked Salmon over creamy mushroom quinoa, green beans, and mustard vinaigrette. (Courtesy of Makers Union)

The Eating is Great During RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 12 to 18

by Brenda C. Siler August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

Black Americans represent 14% of the U.S. population but 46% of the prison population who had already served at least 10 years. (Courtesy of BlackExcel- lence)

EDITORIAL: Inmates Being Punished Further as Detention Centers Ignore Dangerous Effects of Climate Change

by WI Editorial Staff August 7, 2024August 7, 2024