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Nov 24, 2021

New Traditions And A Helping Hand for Immigrants In The Metro Area This Thanksgiving

As resettlement and relief agencies work with limited resources – local businesses have stepped up to provide aid to the Afghan community this Thanksgiving.

May 12, 2020

COVID-19 Flourishes Among Latinos In Wealthy Areas Of Northern Virginia

Virginia’s Fairfax County is one of the wealthiest in the United States. Advocates say the county can do more to address the high rates of COVID-19 among its Latino population.

Dec 19, 2018

Immigrants Make Up 15 Percent Of D.C.’s Population

Mayor Bowser has released the “State of Immigrants in the District of Columbia” report to gain insight into how immigrants are acclimating to D.C., further improve relations, and provide more access to resources the District government offers.

Aug 08, 2017

Bowser Renews Grants That Provide Legal Help To D.C. Immigrants

“It is a clear need for residents in the District, and we’re addressing it,” says General Counsel Betsy Cavendish.

Jan 25, 2017

There’s A Rally Going On At The White House To ‘Stand With Immigrants And Refugees’

Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faith leaders are participating in the event, including a vigil that started at 4 p.m. and a rally scheduled for 5 p.m.

Jan 17, 2017

Mayor Bowser Corrects Extremely Inaccurate Bill O’Reilly Segment

“Tax money in Washington is federal tax dollars because the federal government runs it,” O’Reilly completely incorrectly declared.

Jan 09, 2017

Bowser Announces $500,000 In Grants To Provide Legal Help To D.C. Immigrants

“We must ensure that all District residents can take advantage of their federal and constitutional rights,” the mayor said in a statement.

Oct 17, 2012

Prince William County Leaders Angry After Immigration Officials Cancel Controversial Police Cooperation Program

Leaders in Prince William County are upset that the federal government has decided to discontinue a program that allowed local police officers to check the immigration status of those suspected of being in the country illegally.

Jun 14, 2012

Immigrants Make Up 33% of Area’s Small Business-Owners

Immigrants may only make up 22 percent of the Washington, D.C. Metro region’s population, but they account for 28 percent of its workforce and 33 percent of its small business-owners—the fifth-highest rate in the U.S.

Dec 09, 2007

Week Around the -ists

The Holiday season is in full swing in NYC, with holiday lights in Brooklyn, a giant snow globe in Bryan Park and Chanukah specials for ham. One citizen decided to go vigilante on annoying car alarms, a murder suspect used a fake Asian accent on the stand and a video of a man being beaten up by teenage girls on a subway shocked the city. And we interviewed soon-to-be-leaving-Gawker editor Choire Sicha, who said,…

 
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