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University Of Maryland Agrees To Pay $500,000 To Resolve Allegations That It Failed To Disclose Foreign Research Support In Grant Proposal
Baltimore, Maryland – The University of Maryland, College Park (UMD) has agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by failing to disclose current and pending support from foreign sources for faculty members who were principal investigators (PI) or co-PIs of federal research grant proposals.
AW139 helicopter arrives at Joint Base Andrews
The Nuclear Emergency Support Team welcomed the arrival of its new AW139 helicopter at Joint Base Andrews, June 17, enhancing its nuclear emergency response capabilities. As a mission partner at Joint Base Andrews, NEST is a specialized unit under the National Nuclear Security Administration responsible for a full range of nuclear emergency response missions, to include preventive radiological detection, radiological consequence management, and nuclear forensic analysis. The AW139 will join...
EXCLUSIVE: An inside look at DC Water’s biggest, most expensive construction project ever
Drawing a straight line, the distance between Georgetown University and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is a little over five miles. If you hop in a car, it might take you 15 minutes to drive it, or if traffic is bad, it might take you 45 minutes or longer. Digging your way...
Miami Takeover Will Celebrate Go -Go Music in Miami Beach
Washington, DC, and Miami Beach will come together for the 16th Annual MIAMI TAKEOVER (MTO), a vibrant three-day celebration grounded in a legacy of culture and community from July 26-29, 2024. This highly anticipated weekend is dedicated to Go-Go music, spoken word, and community service. MTO weekend offers professionals and tastemakers of color a unique blend of parties, networking, community service, vibrant culture and diversity, and an authentic Miami experience. The theme of the weekend is to celebrate and share the vibrant and unique culture of DC, centered around its deep-rooted affinity for Go-Go music. Tickets are available at https://eventnoire.com/events/mto2024.
Honoring the Service of Janeen S. Miller: A Proclamation of Gratitude
Next week, the City of College Park will have the privilege of recognizing the extraordinary service of our esteemed City Clerk, Janeen S. Miller. As we gather to honor her contributions, it is fitting to reflect on her remarkable journey and the profound impact she has made on our community.
No A/C, broken refrigerators, leaking ceilings and other problems at Southeast DC apartments
WASHINGTON — D.C. is under another heat emergency through Wednesday and weathering these temperatures is a challenge even with a working air conditioner at home. Some residents at the Skyline Apartments in Southeast DC, say they don’t have that luxury. “For a week now my A/C unit has...
DC pools see huge attendance spike this summer
WASHINGTON — The DMV is in the grips of another heat wave. The WUSA9 Weather Team has issued a Weather Impact Alert for potentially dangerous heat through Wednesday. With higher humidity, it will feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. Another Weather Impact Alert will go into effect for high heat and strong to severe storms Wednesday.
Fallen trees damage at least 10 homes in the District
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS said they were at the scenes of 10 homes that were damaged by fallen trees during Monday’s storms. Just before 6 p.m., the department started receiving calls that were related to the severe weather passing through the region. Callers reported trees on homes and wires down. […]
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