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Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, April 2-5

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (571+ words) From the rhythmic flow of tai chi and jazz to the creative energy of poetry, open mics and knitting clubs, there is an experience for every interest and to create connections across the Washington metropolitan area. Dive into the DMV's…...

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washingtoninformer.com > michael-jackson-movie-box-office

Ticket Frenzy Builds for 'Michael' Ahead of Premiere and Global Release

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (93+ words) Ticket Frenzy Builds for "Michael" Ahead of Premiere and Global Release'The Washington Informer Join the fight for freedom Massive ticket presales for "Michael," the highly anticipated film directed by Antoine Fuqua, are surging at a pace that has already pushed…...

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From Boy Scout to Eagle: Maryland Teen Redefines Legacy

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (737+ words) Achieving the pinnacle of Boy Scouts of America (BSA) felt like a full-circle moment of what was and what's ahead for Fort Washington, Maryland's Mark Turner Jr. After a 12-year journey of service and stewardship, the 20-year-old rang in 2026 with…...

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washingtoninformer.com > kennedy-center-trump-influence

EDITORIAL: A Tarnished Honor at the Twain Table

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (225+ words) The choice to honor Bill Maher with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor would usually be a simple acknowledgment of a long, provocative comedy career. But these are not ordinary times." The honor now comes from the once-named John…...

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EXCLUSIVE: Russell Simmons Files Explosive Manhattan Lawsuit Against HBO

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (889+ words) Russell Simmons is accusing HBO and its partners of ignoring civil rights leaders, burying evidence, and turning his name into a global spectacle, and he's putting it before a Manhattan court. In a sweeping amended lawsuit obtained exclusively by The…...

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washingtoninformer.com > rising-car-ownership-costs

D.C. Drivers Feel the Pinch as Car Insurance Gas and Loan Payments Surge

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1174+ words) For many Americans, the cost of simply getting to work, school or the grocery store is becoming financially overwhelming. Rising car payments, soaring insurance premiums, higher gas prices and expensive repairs are combining to push household budgets to the breaking…...

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washingtoninformer.com > paris-jackson-estate-battle

Inside Paris Jackson's Courtroom War as Estate Slams 'False Claims' and Power Grab

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1276+ words) While family members and tens of millions of fans brace themselves for the highly anticipated release of the biopic "Michael," drama has continued to build behind the scenes as the King of Pop's only daughter engages in a battle with…...

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Washington Performing Arts Celebrates 60 Years, Highlights Transformational Power of Supporting Artists

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (481+ words) At a time of division, war, and fights for cultural preservation, Washington Performing Arts (WPA) highlighted the unifying and transformational power of showcasing, training and supporting artists, during its 60th anniversary gala at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Northwest…...

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Explore the Roots of a Civil Rights Icon in D.C. Premiere of 'Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest"

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (510+ words) Before freedom fighters emerge as changemakers, they were children" a notion that intrigued award-winning playwright, director, and actor, Psalmayene 24 to create "Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest," running from March 26-May 3 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in Northeast D.C., and…...

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Black Press Week: Tradition, Technology, Rising Talent

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1578+ words) As the nation navigates racial disparities, war in the Middle East and federal attacks on African American media makers, journalists, students, educators and justice leaders gathered on March 18 at Howard University's Blackburn Center for Black Press Day 2026, an event that…...