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Dr. Gregory Bernard Named New Director for the Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security
The Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) has appointed Dr. Gregory Bernard as its new director according to a post on LinkedIn. This announcement follows a productive week in Washington, D.C., where Interim Director Jodi Stiles and Dr. Bernard engaged with FEMA leadership and introduced Dr. Bernard at a regional alumni meeting held at the Smithsonian’s Ripley Center.
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...
Washington, D.C., man in crash on I-81 in Virginia; exits vehicle and hit by tractor trailer
A pedestrian was struck by a tractor trailer early Sunday morning on Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County. The person, who was in the northbound travel lane of I-81 when hit, had been in a crash before exiting his vehicle. Harry L. Martin, 45, of Washington, D.C., suffered life-threatening injuries. He...
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,...
An ANC 3F election update: Who’s in, who’s not, and the deadline to join the race
It’s not too late to run for the advisory neighborhood commission serving Van Ness, Forest Hills, and parts of North Cleveland Park and Chevy Chase. So far, ANC 3F incumbents Teri Huet (ANC 3F02), Mitch Baer (3F03), and Courtney Carlson (chair, 3F06) have told Forest Hills Connection they are running for another two-year term. Marilyn Slatnick (3F01) says she will not run. Adrian Iglesias (3F05) has not yet decided. Claudette David (ANC 3F04) has not responded.
News Bytes: Mansion Tax, GU President Suffers Stroke
The District Council passed the city’s $21-billion budget for fiscal 2025 on June 12. The new budget contains a property tax hike, introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, on homes valued at more than $2.5 million. . The D.C. Policy Center wrote: “The so-called ‘mansion tax’ would separate class 1...
‘My Own Pizza’ coming to former Flippin Pizza space on Connecticut Ave!
Good news pizza fans – the folks from My Own Pizza (menu here), same owners as Z Burger and Maman Joon, are bringing pizza back to the former Flippin Pizza space which closed back in April 2023. Some renderings:. STAY TUNED for an opening date.
Hayward man sentenced for Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol
Jonathan Bonney, 40, of Hayward was sentenced Friday, July 12 by Judge Amit P. Mehta of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, after a rally for former President Donald Trump. For four misdemeanor offenses, Bonney was sentenced to 12 […] The post Hayward man sentenced for Jan. 6 attack on US Capitol appeared first on Wisconsin Examiner.
MKSK Announces New Leadership Team in Washington DC Office
MKSK is pleased to announce that Principals Tim Bragan and Joe Chambers are the new leaders of our DC studio. Tim and Joe have worked together for over a decade, designing and managing various projects in the DC region and beyond. Also new to the leadership team are Senior Associate Xibei Song and Associate Gaelle Gourmelon, who bring an expanded mix of project expertise and leadership skills.
What went right and what went wrong in the first half
The All-Star break offers a time for reflection, a chance to hit the pause button and consider everything that’s happened over the last 3 1/2 months. It’s a lot easier to think about the big picture when you don’t have a game to worry about from the night before or another coming the following day.
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association’s Washington visit. Pictured left to right: Keith & Karen Miller, Daniel & Lacy Bennett, Ken & Shannon Hale, Jared & Renee Hicks, Daniel & Kristy Lonsberry, Sally & Tyler Murchison. To report an issue or typo with this article – CLICK HERE...
Help these DC Little Leaguers continue their historic seasons
WASHINGTON — It's been a historic year for Capitol Hill Little League. All three teams (12U, 11U and 10U) won their respective divisions and are DC champs. Now, Capitol Hill Little League is trying to represent the District at the Little League World Series. The younger teams are heading to Massachusetts and Rhode Island to play in regional tournaments, while the 12U team goes to Bristol, Connecticut.
NCPG Launches Tribal Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the only national non-profit organization that seeks to reduce the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction, has unveiled its newly established Tribal Advisory Council. While NCPG has worked with tribal gaming entities for many years, the formation of the Tribal Advisory Council represents a deeper level of collaboration to address matters of responsible gambling and problem gambling that are of importance to Native American communities.
Double Shooting in D.C. Leaves One Dead, Another Hospitalized
WASHINGTON, DC — A fatal shooting in Southeast D.C. has resulted in one man’s death and another hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to reports of the…
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