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MPD Provides Rapid Response to Spike in Georgetown Crime
The week of July 15 saw unusually high levels of criminal activity in Georgetown. The Metropolitan Police Department’s Second District rapidly mobilized to address the short-term spike in crime head on with a significant increase in officer presence and the ongoing dispatch of its Mountain Bike Unit. MPD Commander Savoy, Captain Haskis and Lieutenant Merzig have been extremely responsive to community groups, such as the Citizens Association of Georgetown, ensuring the neighbors and other stakeholder in the community are aware of any updates in real time. Community groups are working with MPD to support additional safety measures to deter, prevent and prosecute criminal activity.
Defendant Deemed Competent for Trial In Domestic Shooting
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Citing a report from the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein deemed a shooting defendant competent to stand trial on July 19. Keith Robinson, 58, is charged with assault with intent to...
San Alejo to Open Montgomery County Location
San Alejo, a Salvadoran restaurant with its first location in Hyattsville, will be expanding to include a Montgomery County location at 7643 New Hampshire Ave in Takoma Park. The restaurant will be taking over the space that was previously home to No. 1 China in Takoma Langley Crossroads. San Alejo...
The first Rizzo Family Foundation charity event was a star-studded, smashing success, raising over $125,000 for local kids in need!
When Rizzo Foundation Board Member, David Jones, contacted me in early June about attending the first RizKids charity event, we immediately penciled in July 21 on our calendars and signed up immediately. This was the inaugural event that Mike and Jodi Rizzo planned for their newly established Rizzo Family Foundation, and this one had two components: charity blackjack, and a barbecue for those who just wanted to eat and mingle.
North Bethesda among best US suburbs, Travel + Leisure says
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Of all the communities in the DMV, only one made the list of the 10 Best U.S. suburbs, according to a recent ranking by Travel + Leisure. It’s North Bethesda. The magazine looked at feedback from realtors and livability rankings to put together its list: 10 Best U.S. […]
Jersey Mike’s opening Cumberland County location this week
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A new Jersey Mike’s is slated to open its doors later this week in Shippensburg. According to Jersey Mike’s, they will be opening a new location at 40 Shippensburg Shopping Center later this week on Wednesday, July 24. In celebration of the new...
July 22 | Wordplay at Honfleur Gallery [SP]
Share your work, promote your projects and create community. Wordplay is always fun, fascinating and surprising! Poetry, spoken word, a complete short story, hilarious standup, an entire new play, one act of a new play, an a cappella song series, and a science fiction... opera?. WOW. All of that has...
Theatre Review: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘The Rover, or the Banish’d Cavaliers’ presented by Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy
For the first time in its 24 years in existence, Shakespeare Theatre Company is presenting the final performances of the STC Academy’s Master of Fine Arts program on one of the theatre’s main stages. The Repertory productions are Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and the 1677 Restoration comedy, “The Rover, or the Banish’d Cavaliers,” by Aphra Benn. The actors in this year’s class are strong talents, and we can expect to see them trodding the boards at STC and other top theatres in no time. With few exceptions, they prove to be exceptional performers. That said, the two shows selected for the Academy Summer Repertory have a few issues.
Silver Spring’s Zinnia wins RAMMY Award for best beer program of the year
Editor’s note: This article, originally published at 11:38 a.m., July 22, 2024, was updated at 3:04 p.m., July 22, 2024, to add comments from Zinnia’s owner Chris Brown and Colada Shop’s owner Daniella Senior. Zinnia, a modern American restaurant and bar with brunch, dinner and late-night offerings,...
‘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. MPD said the […]
Apparel brand Area Stars recognized for LGBTQ+ support, certified LGBTBE by national chamber
Scott Sussman (L) and AJ Majumdar, co-founders of Area Stars. (Photo provided by Area Stars) The clothing brand, Area Stars has recently been recognized by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce as an LGBT Business Enterprise. Area Stars says it has always had a mission statement of inclusivity and diversity, even before it became “the right thing” to believe in.
Alexandria School Board Members want a raise
It’s no secret that being a member of the Alexandria School Board is stressful work with little financial reward. Now, a number of School Board Members want that to change. Outgoing Board Member Tammy Ignacio isn’t seeking reelection but wants future School Boards to get higher pay. “We...
ADVISORY: “VERY LOUD NOISE” May Be Produced From NSWC Dahlgren Division Range Testing This Week
DAHLGREN, Va. – NSWC Dahlgren will conduct range testing July 25 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Testing has potential to produce VERY LOUD NOISE in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren. Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone (MDZ), as described in 33 CFR 334.230, will be restricted during testing.
Small Business Spotlight: Chillin' with Dolcezza Gelato
WASHINGTON (7News) — Violeta Edelman and Robb Edelman, founders, of Dolcezza Gelato joined us on Good Morning Washington to celebrate their milestone anniversary and celebration National Ice Cream Day. Dolcezza is celebrating 20 years of bringing Argentine-style gelato to the DMV with a new flavor. The Chocotorta is a...
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