The city has more than 80,000 health care workers, but will receive just 8,000 doses in its first allocation, according to recent estimates.
Lola Fadulu
Lola Fadulu
Anti-hunger groups step up holiday season outreach during pandemic
Food and Friends, Bread for the City and Councilmember Trayon White’s office are among the entities providing families with food and other resources during this holiday season.
Supreme Court hears legal challenge to Obamacare
More than 50 people attended a rally outside the Supreme Court on Tuesday to voice their concern with the latest challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
After heated campaign, man once tied to white supremacy loses Ward 8 ANC race
Advocates were happy that Ward 8 residents decided on a Black Washingtonian instead. Robin McKinney won 50% of the vote.
Voters overwhelmed with anxiety, anger, stress
Mental health counselors plan for increased demand as presidential election results play out.
Sarah Salem
Maya Smith
Year-long delays continue on Ward 8 grocery store
Good Food Markets aims to bring grocery stores to low income neighborhoods, but has faced obstacles both before and during the coronavirus pandemic.
Amid pandemic, families in Ward 7 and Ward 8 welcome new resource centers
The city offers a wide range of resources for families, and “family success” centers aim to help residents navigate them better.
Southeast Washington to receive new medical clinic
Bread for the City will offer medical, dental and vision care services east of the Anacostia River for the first time in its history.
