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June 2012

Insider's Guide: Kenneth B. Ellerbe, Chief, Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department

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| June 1, 2012 - 8:46am | Comments (0)

Chief Kenneth B. Ellerbe is a 27-year veteran of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and now leads its 2,200-members. He is pursuing a PhD at Howard University in Political Science after receiving a BS and MPA from the University of the District of Columbia.

Insider's Guide: Vernard Gray, Founder, CA-Fam III and East River Jazz

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| June 8, 2012 - 5:14pm | Comments (0)

Vernard R. Gray is the founder of CA-FAM III, Inc. and East River Jazz. He has worked in photo-journalism, filmmaking, videography, clothing design, museum curating, exhibition design, and jazz performance production throughout his career. His work with CA-FAM and East River Jazz promotes programs in the neighborhoods in Wards 7 and 8.

City Hops: Women in Art and History

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| June 12, 2012 - 5:00pm | Comments (0)
Learn about the lives of historic women and how they helped shape the city and the nation

Insider's Guide: Anas "Andy" Shallal, Founder, Busboys and Poets

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| June 18, 2012 - 1:52pm | Comments (0)

Anas “Andy” Shallal is the founder of Busboys and Poets, a restaurant, bookstore, fair trade market, and a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted. Since its inception Busboys and Poets has been a magnate for book talks, community gatherings, panel discussion and networking. Shallal has founded or co-founded several peace and justice organizations and holds leadership positions in numerous others.

City Hops: Dupont Circle Detour

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| June 19, 2012 - 12:59pm | Comments (0)

Get started at the National Geographic Museum (17th and M NW) – learn more about the continued mystique of the famous tragedy at sea with Titanic: 100 Year Obsession, or cross a different ocean with Samurai: The Warrior Transformed.

City Hops: U Street Overview

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| June 28, 2012 - 4:03pm | Comments (0)
Politics, music, and culture make up U Street’s storied history

Insider's Guide: Ryan Bos, Executive Director, Capital Pride

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| June 28, 2012 - 4:09pm | Comments (0)

Ryan Bos is the Executive Director of Capital Pride. He is an avid runner, plays softball and occasionally swims. He also uses his sports connection as a three year board member of Team DC, Washington, DC’s LGBT sports connection. Ryan is proud to be a member of the DC gay community and enjoys the opportunities to showcase the best DC has to offer. His new role with Capital Pride affords him opportunities to truly engage his passions and show his pride in the DC community.

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