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Two Released On Bond For Maryland Auto Thefts Busted With Stolen Car In Montgomery County: PD
Hyattsville resident DeJuan Jenifer and Makiya Donohue, 19, of Silver Spring, are both facing charges in connection to an ongoing investigation into a rash of vehicle thefts that have plagued the area in recent weeks. The deceitful duo's downfall came early on Tuesday, Aug. 13, when officers spotted them inside...
My Trip: Riding the High-Speed Maglev
As part of a delegation of Black and Brown business leaders and civil rights advocates, I had the privilege to join a group focused on learning about the significant minority business opportunities tied to Northeast Maglev’s $4 billion pledge to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses (MBEs). This trip marks a crucial step in preparing the minority business community for active participation in a project that promises to revolutionize transportation through high-speed rail between Washington, DC, Baltimore, and eventually New York. With an intensive itinerary that included tours of manufacturing facilities, construction sites, and a ride on the Maglev at 311 mph, this experience provided valuable insights into how the $10 billion infrastructure for the Maglev train project could shape the future of the Northeast Corridor and impact cities and local communities along the route.
Jury finds DC government employee guilty of manslaughter in deadly shooting of 13-year-old Karon Blake
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A jury found a D.C. government employee not guilty of second-degree murder on Friday after he shot and killed a 13-year-old boy in January of 2023. Jason Lewis, who worked with youth as a DC Parks and Recreation employee, faced a second-degree murder charge, manslaughter and two counts of assault […]
Judge Warns Defendant to Keep Ankle Monitor Charged or Face Arrest
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. At a hearing on Aug. 15, a carjacking suspect was warned to keep his GPS monitor active to continue on release. The device pinpoints the whereabouts of an individual but needs to be recharged daily. Lamontee Fowler,...
The Weekend Scene: County fairs, dining deals and Washington Spirit International Friendlies
Subscribe to The Weekend Scene newsletter to get our picks delivered straight to your inbox — every Wednesday. We’re only halfway through August, but wow, the final month of summer might be the best yet. We’re still buzzing about the Paris Olympics. Maryland has welcomed home Katie Ledecky...
Cost of condos in region remains above national median
The median sales price of condominiums and co-operative apartments across the Washington region during the second quarter of 2024 was slightly higher than the national figure, but the year-over-year rate of growth trailed somewhat. The median sales price for condominiums in the Washington area for the April-May-June period was $375,700,...
MPD searching for SUV involved in pedestrian crash in Northeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is asking for the community’s help in identifying the driver of an SUV that allegedly hit a person in Northeast, D.C. and fled the scene on Aug. 11. MPD said around 2 p.m., officers were notified that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in […]
Science-Based Satire: Acupuncture Researchers Find Powerful Proof of Ancient Mechanism of Action
Bethesda, MD – Scientists at the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) in Bethesda have announced the results of groundbreaking research that they believe confirms an ancient theory behind the effectiveness of acupuncture. “Skeptics love to point out the fact that there is no proven mechanism of...
CNN Interviews Black Owner of Pro-Trump Store Who Sells Confederate Flag Merch and Says Kamala Harris ‘Is Not a Black-Black Person’
CNN correspondent Elle Reeve interviewed Jo Anne Price, a Black woman who owns a pro-Trump store in Virginia, along with several customers about their support for former President Donald Trump. The post CNN Interviews Black Owner of Pro-Trump Store Who Sells Confederate Flag Merch and Says Kamala Harris ‘Is Not a Black-Black Person’ first appeared on Mediaite.
'Baby K', teen who attemped shooting on Prince George's school bus to be sentenced Friday
BALTIMORE -- A teen who pleaded guilty to pulling a gun on a 14-year-old boy on a school bus in Prince George's County will be sentenced today.The sentencing hearing is set for 1:30 Friday afternoon.The now 16-year-old faces up to 25 years behind bars.Kaedan Holland, who goes by Baby K, pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder charges.He was charged as an adult after attacking a 14-year-old boy on a Prince George's County school bus in May 2023.The school bus stopped in Oxon Hill to drop off students. But three masked teens jumped on the bus and attacked a 14-year-old boy.Baby...
ERO Baltimore Arrests Guatemalan National Convicted Of Rape In Charles County
WALDORF, Md. — Enforcement and Removal Operations Baltimore apprehended an unlawfully present 19-year-old Guatemalan national convicted of raping a Maryland resident. Deportation officers with ERO Baltimore’s Fugitive Operations Team arrested Henry Argueta-Tobar Aug. 14 in Waldorf. “After unlawfully entering our country, Henry Argueta-Tobar made his way to Maryland...
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria offers microchip guidance to pet owners for National Check the Chip Day
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — For National Check the Chip Day, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is reminding pet owners of the importance of microchipping. “Microchips are safe and effective at quickly reuniting lost pets with their family,” AWLA said in a Facebook post. AWLA offered some guidance for microchipping: According to […]
Virginia Megachurch Gives $1 Million to Rescue Children in Ghana
A Baptist missions organization has received a $1 million donation from a Virginia megachurch, boosting its efforts to help girls in Africa. Lott Carey, a predominantly Black organization long known as the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society, has traditionally had fundraisers as part of its annual gathering, which occurred this past week in Memphis, Tennessee.
Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Alexandria (July 2024)
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (July 2024). 616 S Lee St — Old Town — $1,998,900 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,010 sq. ft.) 211 Wilkes...
Short-term rental analysis shows Alexandria has the second highest AirBnB host rating in Virginia
The City of Alexandria could be moving forward with regulations on short-term rental properties like Airbnb this fall, but a staff report on the topic revealed interesting statistics on who rents in Alexandria. There are around 725 short term rentals operating in Alexandria. There are 460 registered with the city...
Chesapeake Bay Ferry Feasibility Study Released: Exploring A New Way To Cross The Bay
OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Consortium, comprising representatives from Anne Arundel, Calvert, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, and St. Mary’s counties, released the findings of a feasibility study for a Chesapeake Bay passenger ferry system at this year’s Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Conference in Ocean City, MD, on August 15, 2024. The results of the year-long study were presented during MACo’s Solutions Showcase breakout session, titled “Navigating Opportunity: Results of the 5-County Coalition on the Chesapeake Bay Ferry System Feasibility Study.”
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