Howard University is a driver of economic progress in the Washington metropolitan area, with a total economic impact of $1.575 billion, and is investing in its communities and creating jobs through its real estate strategy.

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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference is a profitable event for entrepreneurs like Ralph Jean-Pierre, who sells custom jewelry, and corporations like Amazon, Google, and Coca-Cola, who have large booths in the exhibit hall.

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This edition of The Washington Informer’s Collins Council Report comes on the heels of a controversial summer recess.

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Eboni-Rose Thompson, Charles Boston, Toni Criner, and write-in candidate Sherice Muhammad are all running for the Ward 7 State Board of Education (SBOE) seat, with Thompson focusing on special education and vocational education, Boston advocating for vocational education, Criner emphasizing advocacy for students in foster care, and Muhammad aiming to bring the state board closer to the community.

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The D.C. government has agreed to provide mortgage relief to the displaced condominium owners of River East at Grandview Estates, after a court battle over their right to seek recompense from the District.

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There remains an ever-increasing segment of the American population that looks to neither major party candidate as the end all, be all,

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Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70.

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Write-in candidates, including Olivia Henderson, are campaigning for the Ward 8 council seat, despite the skepticism of some residents, while Republican nominee Nate Derenge is also running, and Councilmember Trayon White is facing a federal bribery charge.

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Frankie Beverly, the iconic frontman of Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, has died at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of soul, R&B and funk music that will continue to inspire fans for years to come.

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D.C. residents are urging for action to address the trash crisis, as living in a cluttered and dirty environment can have negative effects on mental health, and proper waste management is essential to protect both the environment and residents' mental health.

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