The People's Blog

College Round-Up Weekend Kicks Off with Rally in NW

Inspirational students and parents recognized for outstanding achievement Today, hundreds of students rallied at a District high school to promote higher education and inspire students to apply for and attend college.  At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined students, parents, teachers and principals to... [Read more of this review]

T-Ball Clinics for DC Children with Special Needs

Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (HSCSN) is hosting a series of T-Ball clinics as part of their 2010 Youth Athletic Program (Y.A.P.) Adapted Sports. The only requirements for the program are that participants be District residents 5 years of age or older.  HSCSN will provide uniforms, equipment,... [Read more of this review]

Free Legal Clinic in SW

Jeremiah’s Circle of Friends, a community nonprofit dedicated to assisting the vulnerable and low-income residents of DC, has introduced a legal clinic to help those who cannot afford private counsel. The legal clinic, which operates in partnership with the law firm Kirkland & Ellis, offers free legal... [Read more of this review]