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D.C. Unemployment Claims Surge, Ranking Worst in the Nation

by Stacy M. Brown July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

The nation’s capital is experiencing a significant increase in unemployment claims, with D.C. ranking last in the country for progress in stabilizing its labor market.

Malcolm Smith (left) demonstrates what he has learned since becoming an "Unleashed Potential" volunteer at Brandywine Valley SPCA in Northeast. Unleashed Potential is a collaboration between the animal shelter and Representation for the Bottom, founded by Marcelles Queen (right). (Sam P.K. Collins/The 51��Ƭ Informer)

Community

A Life-Changing Opportunity, and the Fight for Consistent Grassroots Youth Programming

by Sam P.K. Collins July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Three new Black-owned businesses recently opened in Anacostia after winning grants from D.C.’s Food Access and Neighborhood Prosperity funds. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The 51��Ƭ Informer)

Community

Anacostia BID Comes Under Fire for Lackluster Effort

by James Wright Jr. July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

**FILE** Spaces in Action members at a 2023 rally, advocating for affordable health care for all and encouraging 51��Ƭians to check on their Medicaid status. Across the country, more than 20 million people rely on Affordable Care Act marketplace plans, and 93% receive premium tax credit assistance. Now, Congress is debating whether to continue offering the tax credit assistance, and millions face the threat of steep increases in monthly premiums. (Robert R. Roberts/The 51��Ƭ Informer)

Politics

Trump Plan to Force Medicaid Enrollees into Farm Labor Would Hit D.C.’s Black Residents Hardest

by Stacy M. Brown July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

One of several protest tents outside Union Station, marked with signs calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump (Trevor Johnson/The 51��Ƭ Informer)

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‘Third Time’s the Charm’: Union Station Protest Encampment Pushes for Trump’s Impeachment

by Trevor Johnson July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

**FILE** As President Donald Trump threatens to have the White House directly run the nation's capital, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is working to negotiate with the president in hopes to maintain the city's home rule and deals such as the development of RFK Stadium in expectation of the 51��Ƭ Commanders' return to the District. (WI photo)

Politics

Trump Threatens Federal Takeover of D.C. as Bowser Retreats on Sanctuary Policies

by Stacy M. Brown July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

**FILE** Shawn Townsend, president and CEO of the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan 51��Ƭ, says that any further implementation of Initiative 82 could decimate the local restaurant industry to a point of no return. (WI photo)

Community

In Private Meetings, Initiative 82’s Future Hangs in the Balance

by Sam P.K. Collins July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

**FILE** Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s newly introduced bill, the Commission of Fine Arts District of Columbia Home Rule Act, works to remove the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts’ jurisdiction over the design and review of non-federal property in D.C. (Robert R. Roberts/The 51��Ƭ Informer)

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Norton Moves to Strip Commission of Fine Arts’ Control Over D.C. Property

by Stacy M. Brown July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

**FILE** Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street in northwest D.C. (Travis Riddick/The 51��Ƭ Informer)

Community

Ben’s Chili Bowl to Close Historic U Street Location for Four-Month Renovation

by WI Web Staff July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

Former Ward 7 D.C. Council member Yvette Alexander speaks out against the closure of the CVS Pharmacy on Pennsylvania Avenue SE, scheduled for July 9. (Sam P.K. Collins/The 51��Ƭ Informer)

Community

Ward 7 Residents Protest Impending Closure of CVS Pharmacy

by Sam P.K. Collins July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

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