(May 27, 2009) - District seniors enjoyed a “Spring Day-Out” with the Capital City Links at the Alice Bowie Coleman Luncheon and Boutique on May 16. Pierre Vigilance, director of the District of Columbia Department of Health, served as keynote speaker and discussed issues and programs of importance to senior citizens in Washington, D.C.

The Alice Bowie Coleman Senior Citizens Luncheon and Boutique is named for Alice Bowie Coleman, a District resident who founded the event and coordinated it for over 20 years. Entertainment was provided by pianist George Smallwood and local seniors received recognition, prizes, lunch and free gifts.

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Identity Thieves Thrive on Peer Networks

(May 5, 2009) - Now that most people have finished filing their taxes, open season has begun for identity thieves.

Laila Ali Visits the District

(March 25, 2009) - Champion Boxer Laila Ali teamed up with SUBWAY Restaurants and the National Institute of Health to host a pep rally with the We Can (Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity & Nutrition) program at the DC Armory in Southeast Washington Wednesday.

Black Aspirations Go Sky High<br><i> Aviators Plan to Rebuild Historic Black-owned Airport</i>

Black Aspirations Go Sky High
Aviators Plan to Rebuild Historic Black-owned Airport

(March 25, 2009) - At a time when African Americans were struggling for equality in a segregated world, a group of Black aviators were able to go against all odds to make their dream to fly a reality.

Keeping the Arts Alive in the District

(March 18, 2009) - The arts scene in Washington, D.C., is abuzz right now as individual artists and organizations catering to the arts prepare to see who will receive the highest arts award the District has to offer at the 24th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards.