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Live Nation Seeks to Move DOJ Antitrust Case to Washington, D.C.
Live Nation Entertainment Inc. is pushing for the Justice Department’s antitrust lawsuit, which seeks to dismantle its merger with Ticketmaster, to be transferred from New York federal court to Washington, DC. The company argues that the District of Columbia is the appropriate venue to address issues related to a 2010 consent decree that permitted the merger under specific conditions.
Date announced for Commanders' Darrell Green jersey retirement
WASHINGTON — Commanders fans will celebrate history for one of the team's greatest players. Darrell Green, who spent a record 20 seasons with the Washington franchise, will have his jersey retired during the Carolina Panthers game on Oct. 20 at Commanders Field. Known for his speed, Green is a...
Bruni Deserving Of Draft Opportunity, Plans to Sign…Minster Classic Baseball Gets High Marks From Outside
After four years at Ohio State, the Buckeyes Gavin Bruni was selected recently in the 17th round of the major league baseball draft. What remains to be seen is whether Ohio State’s loss is the Washington Nationals’ gain. I was out of town during the MLB draft, ten...
Metro lines resume normal service after smoke reported at Reagan National Airport
UPDATE 7/22, 9:15 p.m. — In an update, WMATA said normal service resumed at about 8:15 p.m. ARLINGTON COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Officials with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said some of its trains were single-tracking on Monday after smoke was reported at Reagan National Airport (DCA). In a post made […]
Reston Association extends lake equity study deadline to next summer
Reston Association has granted its Lakes Equity Working Group (LEWG) more time to complete its report on lake usage and accessibility until next summer. The group’s director, Irwin Flashman, told the Reston Association Board of Directors during their July 11 meeting that although the group has made progress, they needed more time to gather comprehensive data.
Virginia Dream FC soccer team wins another championship
The Virginia Dream FC soccer team, on the heels of becoming the United Premier Soccer League’s DMV South Conference playoff champions, also won another recent title. The Dream, based in Falls Church, defeated the host Annapolis Blues, 2-0, to win the men’s National Premier Soccer League’s Mid-Atlantic Conference crown. The win came after the Dream earned a 3-2 comeback victory over Alexandria Reds Pro in a semifinal match.
Dr. Keith Meister to operate on Washington Nationals pitcher
Keith Meister, MD, is set to perform elbow surgery on Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray on July 24 in Arlington, Texas. The extent of the injury will be determined during the procedure. Based on the severity of the injury, an internal brace procedure, Tommy John surgery or a hybrid procedure could be performed, according to a July 19 news release.
Washington DC VA Medical Center Motivates with Movement Quote
The Washington DC VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. has shared a motivational quote: "Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." The quote is by Caroline Myss. This message, tagged with #MondayMotivation, encourages people to embrace the power of movement for positive change.
Iowa Hawkeye Football Schedule Prep: Week 11 vs. Maryland
The 2024 regular season will near its end as the Hawkeyes make one final road trip to College Park, Maryland to take on the Terrapins. The Iowa Hawkeyes have met Maryland in four games, all since Maryland joined the Big Ten. While the Terps shocked Iowa in 2014, each of the past three games has gone to the Hawkeyes in comfortable fashion.
Purcellville Student Chosen as World Literacy Youth Ambassador
Sixteen-year-old Purcellville student Izabella Piatkowski has been named a 2024 Youth Ambassador for the World Literacy Foundation. She joins Leesburg’s Sarina Virami and a global group of 15–25-year-olds from 40 countries working to promote the importance of reading and writing, as well as to improve literacy outcomes for disadvantaged children.
Photo Essay – Touring the Navy Yard’s Navy Museum
Photo Essay – Touring the Navy Yard’s Navy Museum. The Navy Museum on the grounds of the Washington Navy Yard is readying to relocate to a proposed new building at 5th and M Street, SE, outside of the restricted area and open to the public. The new museum will be a showpiece of modern architecture and though it hopes to open in late 2025, the timing – and the cost – appears to be uncertain at present.
Lawmakers call for Secret Service director to resign following Trump assassination attempt
Bipartisan call for Secret Service director to resign following Trump assassination attempt. Republicans and Democrats came together on Capitol Hill Monday morning, calling on Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign. It comes after the House Oversight Committee’s hearing on the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Missed Connection – Lauinger Library, Georgetown University
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. On Friday afternoon, we were both in the elevator going down. After some mechanical weirdness you,. a young white redheaded petite woman said, “Oh, so the light...
Smallwood Village hosts Prince-Mont Division C Swim Championships
Last Saturday morning overcast, cooler conditions brought a modest reprieve to much of the intense heat and humidity that swimmers and onlookers had faced in recent weeks when Smallwood Village hosted the Prince-Mont Division C Swim Championships. Smallwood Village and Indian Head were both well represented in the boys and girls individual events and relays last Saturday morning and several of them performed well enough to earn a berth in this Saturday's Prince-Mont All-Star meet at Temple Hills. Prince George's Parks and Recreation won the...
Leveling the field: MoCo Lacrosse celebrates 25 years of expanding sport’s access
Hidden away from the oppressive heat on a Tuesday afternoon in mid-July, gaggles of young girls chased brightly colored balls with lacrosse sticks around the East County Community Center gym in Silver Spring, laughing and yelling as they tried to win a real-life version of the children’s board game “Hungry Hungry Hippos.”
Harding University Football honored at White House College Champions Day on July 22
SEARCY (KATV) — More than 30 members of the Harding University Bison NCAA II National Championship football team will attend the White House College Champions Day on Monday, July 22, in Washington, D.C. The event will honor all of the NCAA's 90 national champions from the 2023-24 school year...
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