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2024 Presidential Race: Joe Biden Drops Out, Kamala Harris Drops In
Washington (DC News Now) — President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would not seek re-election. He then endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris, as the democratic nominee. Sarakshi Rai is the Director of Audience Development and Head of Social Media at The Hill. Rai joins Capitol Review if this was the right move for […]
July 26 Humidity Drops But We Have A Growing Drought And Some Wildfire Haze
The stalled front is on the move. As it began to push south, the expected thunderstorms were underwhelming. Now we have concern for the growing drought as dry weather will take us through the weekend. However, we did time out this pleasant weather for the weekend. The only glitch might...
New outdoor gallery brings Southwest DC underpass to life
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you are looking for public art to explore in D.C., a new outdoor art gallery is adding a pop of color to the Southwest community. Featuring 11 murals, the Gallery of Southwest unveiled its new work of art honoring local Southwest heroes on July 18. The unique landscape gives […]
Car wheel thefts raise concerns around Prince George's County community
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. — A woman who just recently moved to Prince George’s County is sounding the alarm about car wheels being stolen in her neighborhood. Dasia Holmes took steps to secure her car. “I have two tire locks, an AirTag, a wheel lock,” Holmes told WUSA9.
Black health survey launches in Frederick County
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Black Health Equity Coalition is asking the Black community to participate in a health survey – and this year, the coalition received a grant to help fix problems mentioned by participants. Dr. Denis Rollins is the Executive Director for the Black Health Equity Coalition. She said in […]
INDECOM probing shooting on 5 by police in Negril encounter
Jamaica: The island nation observed another incident of fatal shooting by members of the police department in the locality of Negril. In the fatal incident, five male suspects were shot, among whom four were killed in an encounter by the police officers. The dead individuals were the suspects in a case of robbery to which the involved policemen were responding.
Arson suspect identified in double attacks on DC apartment in just over 24 hours
Police have released the identity of the suspect taken into custody after setting fire to a Southeast D.C. apartment building twice within 24 hours. Authorities took 53-year-old Michael Hawkins, of D.C., into custody after a second fire broke out at an apartment building in the 2100 block of Suitland Terrace in Southeast on Friday morning.
7Salutes: Local volunteers make Honor Flights trips memorable
WASHINGTON (7News) — Since 2005, the Honor Flight Network has provided nearly 300,000 of our nation’s heroes with an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. But the monuments aren’t the only significant sights they encounter, countless unsung heroes make these journeys memorable. From the moment they touch...
Notes: WBJ explains the ‘complicated’ maneuvering to push Alexandria residential development forward
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high of 86 degrees and a mild northeast wind at 7 mph. For Friday night, clear skies will prevail with a low of 68 degrees, as an east wind at 5 mph dies down in the evening. 🚨...
Two rescued after car plunges off 75-foot embankment in Southeast D.C.
WASHINGTON (7News) — Early Friday morning, first responders pulled two people from a car that jumped over a railing and fell off a steep embankment in Southeast D.C., D.C. Fire and EMS Department (DC FEMS) officials confirmed this morning. Shortly after a call came in to DC emergency services...
United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation Welcomes Lisette R. Bergeron to Advisory Committee
Herndon, Virginia | July 23, 2024 – The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is pleased to announce the addition of Lisette R. Bergeron, Vice President and Division Manager for Spatial Solutions at Leidos, to its esteemed Advisory Committee (AdCom). Lisette R. Bergeron brings a wealth of experience and...
Mayor Bowser celebrates legacy of legendary civil rights leader John Lewis
D.C. leaders gathered at the John A. Wilson Building on the evening of July 17 to celebrate the John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action. Lewis, who died on July 17, 2020, was well known for his persistent work as an American civil rights leader and legislator. “We have...
Water Advisory issued for these Maryland lakes
WHEATON-GLENMONT, Md. — Residents of Montgomery County, be advised: harmful blue-green algae has been detected in Lake Needwood and Lake Frank within Rock Creek Regional Park, posing serious health risks to both humans and pets. Officials urge anyone visiting the lakes to be cautious. On Friday, we found Raphael...
Owings Mills Man Charged in Gold Bar Scam Targeting Elderly, Montgomery County Police Report
An Owings Mills man, aged 52, has found himself in the grips of the law, arrested on charges stemming from his alleged involvement in a series of gold bar scams targeting the elderly, Montgomery County Department of Police reports. One victim, a 74-year-old man from Bethesda, informed authorities on July...
Adam Porter Tapped to Co-Lead the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing
Adam Porter has been named co-executive director of the University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing (UM-IHC), effective July 28, 2024. Porter is a professor of computer science at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) and has served since 2015 as executive director of the Fraunhofer USA Center Mid-Atlantic, an applied research center affiliated with UMCP.
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