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New details in D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s case reveal possible F.B.I. informant
The Democratic National Convention ended Thursday night. A couple of high-profile elected officials from Maryland made primetime speeches this week. Also, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was arrested and charged with taking bribes and kickbacks. And in Virginia, kids going back to school will have to ditch their cell phones while in class. WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi discusses these top regional stories from this past week.
MCPS installing vape detectors at all high schools
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – Montgomery County Public School (MCPS) officials say they’re looking to wipe out vaping in high schools. MCPS said there will be some new equipment put in place. “We’re focusing on moving forward with the vape detection sensors for restrooms at the high schools,” said Marcus Jones, the chief […]
DC mayor responds to bribery charge against Councilmember Trayon White
CHICAGO - D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the federal bribery charge against City Councilmember Trayon White while speaking to FOX 5 at the Democratic National Convention. White is accused of accepting money in exchange for extending contracts for companies providing violence interruption services in the District. "Clearly, we're very concerned...
Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Schedule for Friday, Saturday
At 6 p.m. on Friday, August 30, the Ferris wheel starts turning and the grills start sizzling as the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival returns to the town center. Carnival rides, bingo, fair food, sporting events, music performances, the big parade and a chance to connect with your community and neighbors are all just around the corner. Here’s a quick guide to getting the most out of this beloved summer-ending festival. This issue covers the events for Friday and Saturday; next week’s issue will focus on events for Sunday and Monday.
Residents of new DC luxury apartment building complain of flooding, rising fees
Residents of a new luxury apartment building in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood are furious after the building flooded and their utility fees continue to spike. Cielo resident Alessandra Torres said the leak started in her bathroom about 1 a.m. Thursday. She said she and her boyfriend bailed with buckets, but after a couple of hours, they faced a torrent. Beyond their door, it sounded like a babbling brook.
High levels of blue-green algae found in two Montgomery County lakes
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Park officials are telling people to be careful at two lakes where they’ve found high levels of blue-green algae. Visitors of Lake Needwood and Lake Frank are being asked to avoid contact with the water and to make sure pets don’t come in contact with it […]
DC Mayor Bowser navigates fallout as Councilman Trayon White faces bribery charges
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Councilman Trayon White’s arrest on bribery charges includes allegations he accepted $156,000 in bribes in exchange for steering city government contracts. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who oversees two of the city offices identified in the federal indictment, took questions once before leaving for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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