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Montgomery County Council Passes New Tenant Safety Laws for Apartments
The Montgomery County Council passed new tenant safety regulations on Tuesday, prompted by a deadly February 2023 fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex in downtown Silver Spring. The fire claimed the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz and her two dogs. Council Vice President Kate Stewart authored and introduced...
Fairfax County’s school district leadership ignores parents on Title IX revisions
Last week, I sent an email to Fairfax County Public Schools leaders, inquiring whether they intend to implement President Joe Biden’s revisions to Title IX on Aug. 1. It’s a simple question with a “yes” or “no” answer. But, as with many other important decisions involving our children, the district’s leaders seem to be ignoring […]
Fairfax County police search for woman who escaped during arrest in Reston
RESTON, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County police are looking for a woman who escaped arrest while she was being handcuffed, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The escape happened Tuesday around 8 p.m. in the block of 11975 Bowman Towne Drive in Reston, Virginia. The woman is not...
DC Police Chief Pamela Smith celebrates first year in charge as crime drops; residents still concerned
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — In 2023, crime was increasing by the day in the Nation’s capital and ended with a 39% hike in violent crime and the most homicides in decades, according to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). So far this year, violent crime is down 33% and homicides have fallen 26% compared to […]
Suspect in 2016 murder case returned to Yamhill County from Mexico
A man absconded from the law following the 2016 murder of a Washington woman has been found in Mexico. Victor Melcher-Villalba, who also has been known to go by the name Victor Bello Rojas, was discovered in July 2022 by a component of the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office as having been incarcerated in a Durango, Mexico, jail on unrelated charges. Durango is in central Mexico near the country’s western coast and adjacent to Baja. ...
DC police looking for suspects who robbed 3 businesses in 1 day in Northwest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is looking for the suspects involved in robbing three businesses around Northwest D.C. On Wednesday morning, a group of suspects went into three different businesses in Northwest and stole merchandise. This is when and where the robberies happened: MPD released a picture of the suspects […]
Scorching Heat Interfering with Northeast Corridor Operation
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– After several days of temperatures hovering around 100 degrees, especially near the Washington, D.C. area, NEC railroads are reporting operating problems due to the extreme heat. For example, NJ Transit has issued the following warning:. “Due to the extreme temperatures, NJ TRANSIT is currently experiencing...
Suspects wanted in Dupont Circle CVS robbery
WASHINGTON - D.C. police are searching for multiple suspects involved in a robbery at a CVS in Dupont Circle, Northwest. Police released photos of the suspects and are asking the public for information on their whereabouts. At about 6 p.m. on June 10, police say the suspects were inside a...
Boxcar Tavern – “seems they’re completely shut down”
“Boxcar (across from Eastern Market) up and closed in a matter of days. Noticed the outdoor tables were gone yesterday and now it seems they’re completely shut down – I peeked inside and all the liquor from behind the bar has been cleared out.”. Ed. Note: Their website...
MPD provides delivery lockers for Amazon Prime Day
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Millions of customers are expected to take advantage of the deals for the last day of Amazon Prime Day. However, thieves are as eager as customers to scoop up packages. A report from Security.org said in 2023, 44% of American customers were victims of a stolen package at some point in […]
Today* in Hawks*** around Town
Thanks to Cynthia for sending from Shaw: “I noticed him half a block away and he continued to walk towards me with zero fear until he ducked into a yard for a bite to eat.”. If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and...
Philly Chef Michael Solomonov Brings Israeli Dishes to New DCA Airport Lounge
A Philadelphia chef is serving some of his dishes with an Israeli twist at a new, very exclusive space in D.C.: the newest Centurion Lounge at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The nearly 12,000-square-feet American Express airport lounge will feature a menu created by James Beard Award winner Michael Solomonov, along with renowned chefs Michelle Bernstein and Ravi Kupar. Solomonov is known for his award-winning Zahav restaurant and several other restaurants in Philadelphia and New York City, including Goldie, K’Far, and Laser Wolf.
Carjacking Defendant Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann granted a carjacking defendant’s motion to waive his preliminary hearing on July 16. Larry Fisher, 31, is charged with armed carjacking for his alleged involvement in a carjacking that took...
Reliable Tavern temporarily or “temporarily” closed near Petworth Metro?
A reader reports last night: “Reliable tavern on Georgia closed today with minimal notice to staff and no notice to patrons. New ownership deal fell through apparently. This is from a (now) former employee.”. Ed. Note:. Reliable Tavern’s Social media was last updated July 12th. I have previously been...
This Weekend: Lotus and Water Lily Festival at Kenilworth
Temperatures are set to cool to the high eighties this weekend –just in time for the 2024 Lotus and Water Lily Festival, happening from July 19 to July 21 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The ponds are set to burst into clouds of pink with towering lotuses and acres of vibrant water lilies. Join the National Park Service for three days of art, history, food and entertainment.
Byrdland Records Helps Connect Music Fans to Local Artists One Membership at a Time
The bright tambourines of the Jackson 5’s “I’ll Be There” can be heard from most corners of Devry and Sean Jones’ Manor Park apartment. The song plays from a tucked-away corner where the couple’s record player sits atop IKEA shelves holding more than 3,700 albums.
The Latest Dish: Sizzling Summer Openings, Reopenings
Ch-Ch-Changes: Duke’s Grocery has arisen at 1513 17th St. NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood with a new draft beer system, a bigger kitchen, new HVAC, wood and steel support beams and floors that no longer shake. What’s the same? Burgers made from Creekstone Farms patties.
‘Coach Jen’ breaks barriers with Aces
Jen Hammond, the Aces’ associate coach and catching specialist, has become one of the hardest working baseball coaches in Northern Virginia. Yes, you heard that right: baseball. Her expertise has helped to develop the women’s baseball movement in the region, but also assisted the Aces, who have caught fire,...
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