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Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor
“Mr. Vance is far more of a converted MAGA Republican, and that’s very appealing to not only Mr. Trump, but to the constituencies he is trying to reach out to,” Karen Hult, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech, told 8News.
Montgomery Co. passes bill to enforce tenant safety regulations after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire
The measure was prompted by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex that took the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz last year. “We were working with members of the public and listening to their stories and what they went through during that event, and realized there was so much we could do here at the county (level) to make sure that there was better preparation for emergencies and better information sharing,” said Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart, who sponsored the legislation.
City of Falls Church Crime Report: Week of July 8-14, 2024
Larceny from Building, W Broad St, July 5, 6:32 PM, an unknown suspect stole an orange Domane Al 2 Rim Trek bicycle with a basket on the front. The suspect is described as a male wearing a grey hat with a white towel under his hat, and a dark t-shirt and dark pants. (Delayed report.)
Don’t Miss Out: Area Weekend Events
Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. This weekend, don’t miss out on farmers markets, a play, outdoor music, a night market, a Christmas in July vendor event, and the Tea in Neverland event.
IT Staffing Agency Traps Tech Workers in Their Jobs, Federal Suit Alleges
A Virginia-based IT staffing agency is accused of “trapping” its employees in their jobs and demanding payments of up to $30,000 if they leave before completing 4,000 hours of work, according to a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Labor filed in the Eastern District of New York last week. On its website, Smoothstack promises […] The post IT Staffing Agency Traps Tech Workers in Their Jobs, Federal Suit Alleges appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Three DC Lululemon stores robbed in under two hours: police
WASHINGTON - Detectives are searching for four suspected thieves who robbed multiple Lululemon stores on Wednesday, committing three robberies in less than two hours. The first incident occurred at 10 a.m. at the Lululemon located in the 1900 block of 14th Street Northwest. About 30 minutes later, Metropolitan Police Department...
2 wanted after dispute leads to shooting in Chinatown leaving 1 injured: Police
WASHINGTON (7News) — Authorities are looking for two men after a person was injured in a shooting in Northwest D.C. Wednesday night, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Around 8:30 p.m., officers responded to an alley near the 600 block of H Street in Chinatown for the report...
The Mather Welcomes Residents to Its Luxury Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia
TYSONS, VA — Mather has announced in a press release that its luxury life plan community, named The Mather, has opened its doors in Tysons, Virginia. The $500 million, 293-apartment residence is situated on nearly four acres. The Mather, for those age 62+, boasts 38,000-square-feet of amenities including multiple restaurants, a bar/lounge, public/private park spaces, fitness center with Theragun technology, group fitness and Pilates studio, luxury wellness spa, outdoor yoga terrace, and more. The Mather also features biophilic design, artwork and antiquities from around the world, wellness-forward experiences, and high-tech services woven throughout the community.
Title:Hoya Highlight: Bidtah Becker (SFS’93)
Chief Legal Counsel for the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. My current title is Chief Legal Counsel for the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. Although that is my title today, I’ve been around so long, everybody just knows Bidtah can probably answer questions about natural resources or water. I’m the go-to institutional memory!
More city office space being converted for residential use amid sustained popularity of remote work
Remote work continues to be a preference for a significant number of U.S. workers. That means there are empty office spaces left over from what appears to be largely a thing of the past for many corporate employees: commuting to an office for work. Moody's said there is a shadow...
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 […]
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