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NielsenIQ launches expanded Liquor Channel Open State view
CHICAGO — NielsenIQ (NIQ) has launched its new Liquor Channel Open State view, an expanded and enhanced measurement of the Liquor Off Premise Retail Channel. This advancement broadens the scope of store coverage, refines universe statistical projections, and expands the measurement to encompass an aggregate of 31 states and Washington, D.C. (non-control markets).
How will the Commanders utilize wide receiver Luke McCaffrey in 2024?
Luke McCaffrey has some big shoes to fill. He comes from a rich family tradition of NFL accomplishments and has a significant opportunity awaiting him with the Washington Commanders. There's also a lot to like about the way he transitioned smoothly to the team's increased demands over early offseason workouts.
5 difficult riddles the Commanders must solve at 2024 training camp
Dan Quinn and his accomplished coaching staff are looking to build on the positivity emanating from the Washington Commanders this offseason. The next step in this grand plan is training camp - the most important stage of preparations for the upcoming 2024 campaign. Quinn's got everyone on the same page...
Finnegan won't soon forget hectic, thrilling, successful week
Forgive Kyle Finnegan if he has trouble remembering what day it currently is, or where he’s been over the last week. A quick refresher course, then. On Sunday, Finnegan was with the Nationals in Milwaukee, having just pitched three straight days. On Monday, he and his family were in Hershey, Pa., enjoying their All-Star break at an amusement park. Until he got the call from Nats general manager Mike Rizzo he had just been selected as a last-minute addition to the National League’s All-Star team.
Georgetown Basketball: Why Malik Mack is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
Big changes and renewed optimism were aplenty at Georgetown last offseason after the hiring of Ed Cooley, but year one ended remarkably flat. The Hoyas mustered just two wins in Big East play, with both of those coming against lowly DePaul. Finishing his debut season with just 9 wins wasn’t the start that Cooley was looking for, but are there brighter days ahead in our nation’s capital?
Celebrating Excellence: 2024 RAMMY Award Winners
The 2024 RAMMY Awards have brought a new wave of excitement and recognition to the DMV’s vibrant dining scene. These prestigious awards, honoring the best and brightest in the local hospitality industry, highlight the exceptional talent and innovative concepts that make our region’s food and beverage scene truly outstanding. Here’s a roundup of this year’s winners:
The data behind this James Wood home run is fascinating
James Wood has already proved to be a valuable addition to the Washington Nationals. The No. 2 prospect in baseball is currently slashing .246/.319/.354 and hit a clutch home run Sunday afternoon.Wood's three-run moonshot broke a 2-2 deadlock with the Cincinnati Reds in the bottom of the eighth inning, putting Washington up 5-2 for the eventual win. James Wood has that oppo POP! pic.twitter.com/nhwlwTsnqr— MLB (@MLB) July 21, 2024 But what's more incredible is the data and coincidences behind the 21-year-old's second home run.In the Statcast era, only one other left-handed player has hit a home run ball to straightaway left field...
How to navigate political conversations at work or with friends and family
WASHINGTON (7News) — The political news cycle has been intense. The election is top of mind for most people but should it be the topic of conversation at work or amongst family and friends?. 7News’ Adrianna Hopkins talked with Johnny C. Taylor, the President and CEO of the Society...
‘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.
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra To Perform At North Point High School
WALDORF, Md. – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at North Point High School on August 2 at 7 pm as part of its Music for Mayland Tour. The 90-minute concert showcases an exhilarating blend of accessible classical masterpieces, from the timeless, infectious melodies of Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture and Brahms’s Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn to the contemporary vibrance of Montgomery’s Strum and Bellido’s Techno from Fiesta. Audiences will be treated to a rich tapestry of sounds and witness dazzling solos as performed by select members of the Baltimore Symphony.
Cardinal Gregory honors Father Clarence Rivers
During a Mass of Thanksgiving June 29 in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, archbishop of Washington, celebrated the life and legacy of Father Clarence Rivers (1931-2004), whose faith and creativity transformed Catholic liturgy and sacred music in the early 1960s and continues to inspire today.
One dead after Morgantown shooting involving 19-year-old suspect
MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A 19-year-old man is being sought by authorities for his involvement in a shooting incident which led to the death of a 21-year-old man this month. According to the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, Deputies responded to reports of a shooting at Mountain Valley Drive. Deputies located […]
RAMMY Awards 2024 Winners: Falls Church restaurant, chefs at Anju and Perry's take home top awards
Toasting to the best of the D.C. restaurant scene. The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the 2024 winners on Sunday evening during the RAMMY Awards. Some of the night's biggest awards went to Falls Church's Ellie Bird for New Restaurant of the Year and the team behind Long Shot Hospitality, which operates The Salt Line and Ometeo, among other restaurants.
Community Rallies Around Family After Tragic Housefire
Last Friday, around 55 firefighters responded to a house fire in the 11400 block of Neelsville Church Road in Germantown. An 80-year-old man was transported to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries, and a family of six has been displaced. A GoFundMe campaign has been created which has currently raised over $2,400 in donations.
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."
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...
Metro seeks public’s input to ‘help shape transit’ in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments are seeking the public’s input to find ways to improve public transportation in the DMV. A post on the X platform from Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation said the...
Victim’s Identity Released as Detectives Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash
A 45-year-old Germantown man has died following a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the 24800 of Old Hundred Road. Per Montgomery County Police: “At approximately 1:51 p.m., 5th District officers and Montgomery County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the location for the report of a collision between a motorcycle and a combine harvester.
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