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Ryan Zimmerman among those inducted into DC Sports Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON — The latest class of the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame was inducted on Sunday at Nationals Park before the Nats took on the Cincinnati Reds. Nine people were honored. One of the big names on that list was former Nats star Ryan Zimmerman. The World Series champion...
Local Bounti expands distribution to Sam’s Club
"The past several months have been pivotal for Local Bounti with the commencement of commercial operations at our new growing facilities in Washington and Texas," Local Bounti President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Valiasek said in a news release. "The incremental capacity afforded by these facilities is critical in our effort to provide our retail customers consistent access to fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce."
Meet Up and Coming Funny Guy Ismael Gaynor
Ishmael Gaynor, hailing from Yonkers, NY by way of Washington, DC, started his stand-up comedy career in Washington, DC. He grew up in the entertainment business where his father and mother worked in the music and fashion industry respectively. Their grind rubbed off on him. He has quickly risen through the ranks of both the NYC and Washington, DC comedy communities with his gut-busting, conversational style and his tell-it-like-it-is approach. He has won 25 comedy competitions and 30 comedy festivals.
Around the Beltway: ✈️ Netanyahu arrives
✈️ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to touch down in D.C. today and will address Congress on Wednesday. Multiple rallies and demonstrations are planned in conjunction, including a gathering tomorrow of Israeli hostages' families on the National Mall, and a Wednesday protest advocating for Netanyahu's arrest that's expected to draw thousands downtown. (Washington Post)
‘Foggy Bottom Stalker’ | Police arrest man accused of stalking woman in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that officers took a man, whom some dubbed the “Foggy Bottom Stalker,” into custody on July 21. Police said 39-year-old Delonta Deon Spriggs of Northeast is accused of stalking a woman in the Foggy Bottom and Georgetown community in Northwest D.C.
Springfield man sentenced in assault on officers in U.S. Capitol breach
A Springfield man was sentenced July 19 to 18 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. "His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count...
Bethesda Interview: Meet David Leonhardt of The New York Times
David Leonhardt is a morning person. He feels freshest writing when the sun is rising and often goes to a coffee shop in Bethesda, where he’s lived for more than 15 years, to work on The Morning, The New York Times’ flagship daily newsletter that he runs. A...
Meet Past and Present DC-Area Olympians and Paralympians
Triple-jump world indoor champion Thea LaFond first came to Washington as a child, when her family relocated from New Jersey for her father’s job with the Department of Agriculture. “I have extremely fond memories of summers on the Mall, meeting him during his lunch break, popping in and out of Smithsonian museums,” LaFond says. “The area is a huge part of who I am and my story.”
Maryland lottery awards nearly $28.6 million with multiple million-dollar winners
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Two Maryland Lottery tickets worth $1 million each were sold last week in Frederick and Gaithersburg, a player in Cumberland hit Multi-Match for $560,000, and 25 Bonus Match 5 tickets sold at the same time at the same shop in Glenarden are worth a cumulative total of $576,900 according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming.
Pop-up exhibit to display remains of 18th-century ships found in Arlington
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Alexandria celebrates its 275th birthday this year! From April to September, the city is hosting several events to highlight its rich history and recognize this milestone. One event on July 26 is the unique pop-up archaeology, the “Buried Ships of Robinson Landing.” The...
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT Comes to the Stranahan Theater
The American Theatre Guild, with Nickelodeon, GEA Live and Senbla, is thrilled to announce that AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT will take the Stranahan Theater stage on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at StranahanTheater.com. The tour will kick off in the United...
85-Year-Old Leesburg Cyclist Fatally Struck by Car, Driver Cooperates with FHP Investigation
An 85-year-old bicyclist from Leesburg lost his life on Sunday afternoon after a collision with a car. The accident occurred at approximately 3:39 p.m. on Palm Tree Trail, just north of Beach Park Road, when the man was struck from behind by a vehicle, as reported by Leesburg-News. The cyclist was heading northbound when the incident took place.
Review: HA HA HA HA HA HA HA at Woolly Mammoth Theatre
Steeped in a European existential sensibility, with healthy doses of theatre of the absurd, and an eerie ambience, --performance artist Julia Masli alternately entrances and provokes the audience with her finely honed comedic skills in the deliciously interactive production entitled ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. This highly unique...
T.J. Oshie 2023-24 Report Card
Next up on our Washington Capitals report card series is T.J. Oshie. He's another veteran that finally had the chance to suit up for 1,000 games and there was a beautiful ceremony with his family back in March. How did he finish after his ninth season with the Caps? Let's find out.
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