ICYMI: Councilmember Brooke Pinto released a statement about Trayon White's federal bribery indictment. She said that she will conduct committee hearings this fall since the allegations involve the provision of violence interruption services.

THIS JUST IN: DC PCSB #DCCharterProud just confirmed that Eagle Academy PCS relinquished their charter. Washington Informer heard about this from a community member who responded to our initial story. NOTE: This is less than a week before 353 young people were scheduled to start school.

There's some contention around Trayon White's residency after the FBI arrested him at the 10K Hill South luxary apartments in Navy Yard. Some say it's Ward 6, but according to this Office of ANCs map, the penthouse is right on the edge of Ward 8. Washington Informer

So after speaking with the Office of Planning, it appears that this apartment is indeed in Ward 6, but it's still a Ward 8 ANC. It's now a question of which demarcation takes precedence in matters of residency.

FYI: On Aug 24 1-3pm EST, myself and others will provide a Garveyite analysis of Project 2025 and the 2024 U.S. presidential election. S/o to ShakaRa Ɔkyeame ❤️🖤💚 and @gotkushTV. Here's the link to watch the Livestream. I'll post it again in the coming days... youtube.com/live/ovdKTks48…

ICYMI: With less than a week before the new school year, Washington Teachers' Union and DC Public Schools have NOT solidified a new contract. Union leaders say that management wants control over teaching hours, class size, etc. My Washington Informer article explains. washingtoninformer.com/district-publi…

FOLLOWING UP: 10 K St SE is indeed in Ward 6, despite its inclusion in a Ward 8 ANC. Office of Planning and DC Board of Elections determine this, not Office of ANCs. Matter of fact, there have been efforts underway to get OANC to correctly label 8F as 6/8F. Thanks for indulging me on this.

ICYMI: Phil Pannell announced his write-in campaign for W8 D.C. Council seat. Others likely will in the coming days. Meanwhile, Trayon White's office declined comment about next political move. My Washington Informer story explains. washingtoninformer.com/phil-pannell-o…

THIS JUST IN: Mr. Pannell's no longer pursuing a write in campaign for the Ward 8 seat. He said he will instead support Markus Batchelor, who recently confirmed his intentions to run as a write-in candidate. Washington Informer story coming soon..

As I reported earlier, Markus Batchelor officially revealed his write-in candidacy for the Ward 8 council seat. Here's what he told Washington Informer about his endeavor. washingtoninformer.com/ward-8-leader-…

RIGHT NOW: Currently discussing Project 2025 and providing a Garveyite analysis of the current landscape. Tune in. This is the first part of programming that will come out over the next few weeks. youtube.com/live/ovdKTks48…

ICYMI: Some District public and public charter schools see the latest standardized testing results as some indication that small group tutoring and professional development is working. My Washington Informer story explains. washingtoninformer.com/for-some-schoo…

I've been a proud member of the Black Press for more than a decade. This week is no different. Plz make sure you check out our latest issue of Washington Informer.

Calique Barnes, a student leader at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS, will soon be sworn in as one of three DC State Board of Ed reps for the 2023-2024 school year. The Washington Informer is on the scene at the in-school swearing ceremony. More to come in a story.

ICYMI: Rep. Dr Oye Owolewa released a statement in response to Mike Lee introduction of legislation that, if passed, revokes Home Rule in the District. The legislation, titled the BOWSER Act, was introduced in July.

ICYMI: Calique Barnes was sworn in as a new DC State Board of Ed student representative this morning before his classmates at Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS. My Washington Informer story explains. washingtoninformer.com/calique-barnes…

ICYMI: AG Brian Schwalb, Md State Atty Anthony Brown and Everytown filed a civil suit against three gun stores they accuse of facilitating the illegal sale of guns. Two of those stores have since told Washington Informer that the allegations are unfounded. washingtoninformer.com/d-c-attorney-g…

Check out this week's issue of Washington Informer. Quite a lot from our staff. Shoutout to Stacy Brown Media, Lindiwe_Vilakazi, Brenda Siler (she/her), James Wright Jr., managing editor Micha “Mimi” Green and publisher Denise Rolark Barnes, among several others.