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The article presents information on Anita Bonds, council member of Washington D.C. who won the election and proved all the pundits and commentators wrong. It informs that Bonds had garnered 32 percent of the citywide vote in the election of the D.C. Board. It further informs that Elissa Silverman came in second with 27.5 percent and Republican candidate Patrick Mara tallied 22.7 percent.

The article offers information regarding the revival of Anacostia district in Washington D.C. According to Stanley Jackson, president of the nonprofit organization Economic Development Corporation, there is a need to maximize neighborhood in order to create a developed community. Kenneth Brewer, executive director of the nonprofit organization H Street Community Development Corp., says that growth of the district is slow due to negative reputation attached with the area.

The article focuses on the mass shooting tragedy held on December 14, 2012, inside Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. It states that the culprit Adam Lanza killed his mother and thereafter, killed twenty first-grade students inside the school and their teachers. It further reflects on the views and reactions of people regarding the tragedy.

The article reports on the Omnibus Alcolholic Regulation Amendment Act of 2012 in Washington D.C. It says that the law will allow wine pubs legalization, selling of 64-ounce "growler" by grocery strores, and Sunday sales of liquor by certain retailer. Jim Graham, chairman of the Committee on Human Services, said that the law addresses the problems of spillover noise and requires a response team at Alcohol and Beverage Regulation and Administration (ABRA) for the complaint line.

A review is offered for a family run automobile body parts repair and painting shop Murphy's Auto Body on Good Hope Road, Washington D.C. founded by Late David Murphy.

The article presents information on the exhibit, "Earth Matters: Land as Material and Metaphor in the Arts of Africa," that led the Kenyan-German artist Ingrid-MwangiRobertHutter an opportunity to explore racial juxtapositions of art. As per the artist there is a relationship between our bodies and the landscape. It further informs that exhibit documents the changing relationships to the land and the resulting consequences from these changes.

The article presents information on the incident of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) that is one of the main diseases affecting the young people. It informs that HIV is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) which weakens the immune system of the body by decreasing the ability of the body to fight off infection and illnesses.

The article discusses a health care symposium hosted by the Howard University that was held in Washington, D.C. on April 10, 2013. It reports that the symposium was aimed at discussing the importance of increasing the number of minorities in the health care professions. It informs that Louis Sullivan, former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services presented his views on the education of minorities related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The article discusses the move of the African American leaders in the U.S. to urge President Barack Obama to end the government's war on drugs. It notes that such action from the government has resulted to the mass incarceration of young black men and women. The leaders of the black communities recommend that the president should instead in vest in jobs, economic development, and social programs for African Americans.

The article reports on the silent march for the sensitization of the criminal justice system in Washington, D.C. staged by the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church (MAMEC) on March 29, 2013. The large procession, which was held at Freedom Plaza on Pennsylvania Avenue in Northwest, was led by the church's Mighty Men of Metropolitan in collaboration with 40 partners. The rally was staged to increase awareness of the disproportionate arrest rates and incarceration of African Americans.

The article reports on Howard University Middle School of Math and Science eight-grade student Donovan Rolle and his victory at the 31st Annual Washington Informer Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. It mentions that Rolle is to be named the D.C. speller at the national competition in May 2013. It also notes that he received tickets from Southwest Airlines Co. and a $1,000 check from the nonprofit organization, Olender Foundation.

In this article, physician Candace Reston shares her experience of avoiding the daily allowance of vegetables and fruits in her childhood and talks about the importance of indulging in juicing. She states that juicing is a process of putting fruits and vegetables with skins into a machine that leaves fresh raw liquid packed with vitamins, minerals and fibers. She mentions that juicing is more beneficial than blending since it extracts additional materials from the fiber.

The article evaluates the Shadd, a hybrid interactive piano invented by Warren M. Shadd.

The article offers a preview on the theatrical production "Harriet Tubman: The Chosen One," from Gwendolyn Briley-Strand to be performed at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus theater in Washington D.C. on February 14, 2013.

The article focuses on Nadine Gracia, deputy assistant secretary for minority health and director of the Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and her efforts for minorities regarding health services. She comments on the expansion of community health centers for the African American community. She states that the death rate for African Americans is higher than that of whites for several diseases including heart disease, cancer, and asthma.

The article focuses on the aspirations of African-American children to win an Olympic gold medal. It informs that several athletes from the Washington D.C. are eyeing an Olympic gold in their future after inspiring from Gabrielle Douglas, African-American Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics. It also informs that Sportsplex Booster Club, a nonprofit club, supports all-round leadership development of the gymnasts.

The article discusses the fashion sense of First Lady Michelle Obama in the inauguration ceremony of the U.S. President Barack Obama in the year 2013.

The article offers information on political candidates who participated in the election in Washington D.C. that was held on November 6, 2012. It informs that Yvette Alexander, a Democrat Council member, standing against Republican candidate Ron Moten and Marion Barry, a member of the U.S. Democratic party, participated for the designation of Ward 8 representative against Jauhar Abraham, co-founder of Peaceoholics.

The article offers information on the political condition of political council member Michael Brown regarding the U.S. elections. It informs that Brown presented a proposal to create legal Internet gambling in the U.S. Budget Control Cycle in 2011 in order to generate revenue for the nation. It reports that Brown is entangled with a succession of financial issues which include no payment for income and property taxes, drivers' license has been yanked five times.

The article discusses the My Sister's Place (MSP) program of Washington D.C. that provides shelter to homeless women and their children. It informs that the program tries to eliminate domestic violence from the country and even provide help to victims of domestic violence. It provides transitional-to-permanent housing, counselling and advocacy to domestic violence survivors.

In this article the author shares her experience after the diagnosis of breast cancer and awares women on the breast cancer for an early detection and treatment to save lives. The author discusses the likeliness of breast cancer in white and black women and certifies the stress as a major cause of breast cancer in women who does not smoke or drink. The author also tells about her nonprofit Women Empowered which addresses the issues related to women and children.

The article announces the 45th anniversary gala of the Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) of Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.

The article focuses on the achievements of the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in the 112th congress. It highlights that the vision of the CBC founding members is to promote the public welfare through legislation which was designed to meet the needs of millions of neglected citizens. It further mentions the achievements of the CBC including legislative draft, workshops and job fairs for improving the educational outcomes for African-American students.

The article discusses annual fashion show Runway Youngins' Go Green with the theme of protecting and saving the planet, at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center, a recreational center in Washington DC.

The article recognizes the athletic abilities of senior citizens in District of Columbia and discusses achievements of many senior citizens in various sporting events.

The article discusses non profit organisation, Museum for Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MBIE) whose goal is to build wealth through asset ownership and income. Topics include invention of hair products by chemists Dr. Tiffani Bailey Lash and Dr. Tashni-Ann Dubroy at haircare company Tea and Honey Blends, creation of a demand driven market, creativity of black entrepreneurs, culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. John Whitman, MBIE co-founder discussed the success of the exhibits.

The article discusses the speech given to a predominantly African-American crowd by the first Lady of the United States Michelle Obama at Bowie State University's commencement in Bowie, Maryland. Topics include memories of the first lady's speech of some of those who attended the event, the views of the first lady as she spoke about education and emancipation and a list of some of the awards bestowed by the university.

The article offers information on the celebration of the National Teacher Appreciation Week by parents, students and administrators within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system in Washington, D.C. from May 6-10, 2013.

The article offers information on the Mayor's Second Annual Age-Friendly City Senior Symposium that was held in Washington, D.C. on May 10, 2013. It informs that several senior and city officials, who attended the symposium, focused on options for public and private transportation for senior citizens in the region. It also mentions that the Age-Friendly City Initiative, the strategic plan for community living developed by the Washington, D.C. Department on Aging (DCOA).

The article informs that the implementation of the D.C. Streetcar, a program by the Washington, D.C Department of Transportation, that will deploy a streetcar system in the city and states that the streetcar will offer several employment as well as transportation opportunities to residents.

The article informs that talk show host Joe Madison will now be available only on Sirius XM satellite radio channel.

The article offers information on the Center for Health Studies at Prince George's Community College (PGCC) in Largo, Midland. More than 1,000 students are reported to be being trained in the health care field at the college's center. The school not only accepts those at the beginning of their careers but also those who are already established in their fields, such as employees of fire/emergency medical service departments.

The article profiles Long Island, New York native and spelling coach Rebecca Christian. It mentions that Christian has coached first-place winners of the spelling bee in Washington, D.C. which are eight-grade students Avery Coffey in 2010 and Donovan Rolle in 2011 and 2013. It also notes her statement on the lack of generalization of spelling in schools.

The article focuses on young artist Aqeel Qadir from Washington D.C. known for his artwork of Beyblade toys, a line of spinning top toys, original cartoon character called "The Spray Cans."

The article offers information on the seventh Annual Blacks in Wax production which includes portrayals of 50 influential influential African American, to be held at the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center in Washington D.C. on March 15, 2013 and March 23, 2013.

The article reports that a public oversight hearing on the conditions in the Washington D.C. General Hospital's Shelter for Homeless Families conducted on February 28, 2013 sheds light on the correlation between foster care placement and adult homelessness. It adds that the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) has found that over a third of the young people discharged by the foster care system each year are not equipped with the resources that would enable them to live independently.

The article profiles philanthropist Paul McElligott, outgoing executive director of the community development corporation North Capitol Neighborhood Development. It discusses his academic and occupational achievements. McElligott has received recognition for his countless contributions and 30 years of service to the poor.

The article informs that the non profit organization DC PromiseNeighborhood Initiative (DCPNI) has won 25 million dollars grant from the federal government in December, 2013. It states that the DCPNI provides transformative services to the children and parents of the Kenilworth Parkside neighborhood of Northeast Washington D.C. It also mentions that the organization will receive fund over 5 years to provide wraparound services and community support to families.

The article discusses the promotion of oral hygiene programs among children in Washington D.C.

The article offers information on an organization Washington D.C-based Girls Inc., an organization that inspires girls to be strong, smart and bold through life-changing programs and experiences. It informs that the organization serves 125,000 girls between the ages 6 to 18 across the country. It informs that Roselyn Payne Epps, a leader in pediatrics and women's health feel honored to be recognized in making Girls Inc.

The article presents the difference between the U.S. president Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009 and 2012 among hairstylists, manicurists and barbers. It informs that Internet featured scores of people sporting Presidential Election, themed nail art and Barack Obama inspired haircuts. It also informs about the opening of the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee's official store where people showed heightened interest in scoring Barack Obama memorabilia.

The article informs about the opening of National Children's Museum (NCM) at the National Harbor in Prince George's County, Maryland, on December 14, 2012. As suggested, the programs and the exhibits in the museum will boost children to learn through play. It further expands on the views of visitors and describes various attractions and features of the museum including special events, membership packages and additional benefits.

The article informs about the Christmas related shopping at "BZB Holiday Gift & Art Show" exhibited by an African American departmental store in Washington D.C.

The article discusses mental depression, in general and particularly during holidays along with its possible reasons.

The article focuses on the renovation project of the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation(DPR) which expected to improve playground spaces in by October 2013.

The article offers information related to the celebration of 110th anniversary of Stoddad Baptist Nursing Home in Washington D.C.

The article offers information related to the outstanding performance of Museum Studies Department of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts under District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) for maintaining educational quality and standards and for its multi-dimensional approach to learning. As mentioned, the school promotes the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills and further, the article describes work of students and teachers that brought the school to this level.

The article reports on the closure of the Yes! Organic Market Inc. store in Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C.

The article presents information regarding the legislative council for general and special elections.

The article offers information on U.S. political candidate Yvette Alexander, who has retained her U.S. Council member seat for ward 7 by defeating U.S. Republican candidate Ron Moten on November 6, 2012 elections. It states that the voters bested Moten with 88 percent or almost 25,000 votes and she received a little more than 3,500 in total.