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Online sports betting in DC on hold until Mayor Bowser approves the budget
Online sports betting in Washington, D.C., is suspended until at the latest July 25 — the deadline for Mayor Muriel Bowser to sign the city’s budget for fiscal 2025. It is the fiscal 2025 budget that will give authorization for online sports betting to take place, but in the meantime sports betters must place their […]
Draft tracker: Nats finish 2024 MLB Draft (final update)
The Nationals conclude the 2024 MLB Draft today with 10 selections. Through their first 11 picks, the Nats have selected three shortstops, two catchers, an outfielder, a third baseman and four pitchers (three righties and one lefty). Shortstop Luke Dickerson, the second-round pick, is the only high school player so far.
Woman accused of crashing stolen car near DC Superior Court found unfit to stand trial
WASHINGTON (7News) — The D.C. woman who stole a vehicle from a District hospital and crashed it into the U.S. Attorney's Office in Northwest with another woman inside has been declared incompetent to stand trial, a judge declared Tuesday morning. Inside a courtroom near where Kayla Brown, 22, crashed...
Bowie native to compete on "Big Brother"
(WBFF) — A physical therapist and former college football player from Bowie will appear on this summer's edition of Big Brother, per the show's cast release. Cam Sullivan-Brown, 25, was announced as one of 16 contestants on the 26th (main series) season of the reality competition. The last one standing will receive $750,000.
State rescinds offer to settle Quantum Loophole fiber optic ring violations for $130K
The Maryland Department of the Environment in June rescinded an offer to settle for $130,000 Quantum Loophole’s environmental violations related to constructing fiber optic infrastructure, citing the “ongoing nature and severity of the violations,” according to a letter from the department. The settlement offer was made in November to resolve violations of titles four, five and nine in the ...
Washington D.C. Homes Damaged as Severe Storms Topple Trees and Down Power Lines
Residents in the District are picking up the pieces after severe storms led to at least 10 homes being damaged by fallen trees. The storms, which hit yesterday, prompted DC Fire and EMS to respond to numerous calls for help as trees were reported to have fallen on homes and power lines were downed, according to DC News Now. Areas struck included the 6100 block of Sligo Mill Road Northeast, and the 3300 block of Stephenson Place Northwest, where trees had struck a garage and a house, respectively.
Extended Heat Emergency in DC, Residents Urged to Stay Cool
The DC Mayor's Office has issued an Extended Heat Emergency through tomorrow, July 17. Residents are urged to stay cool and check on seniors and neighbors during this time. If you see someone in need, you can contact the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311. For any immediate safety risks, call 911.
Women’s Soccer Welcomes 12 Newcomers Ahead of 2024 Season
WASHINGTON – First-year head coach Jeremy Williams and the George Washington women's soccer team announced the addition of 12 newcomers to the program ahead of the 2024 season. The incoming class consists of 11 first-years and one transfer student. "We're excited to integrate our newcomers into the team and...
Taco Bell Cantina in Chinatown “They should be opening any day now…”
Thanks to DE for sending: “Progress on the Taco Bell cantina in Chinatown. They settled their dispute with ANC 2F this week and have been approved for a retailer’s license by ABCA. They should be opening any day now…hopefully.”. STAY TUNED.
The most recent Linnean Park trail work was also a teaching moment
If you’ve walked the Linnean Park trail in the past couple of months, you may have noticed some improvements. For those, we can thank volunteers who have adopted the park, a pair of trail maintenance experts, the DC Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE), and a group of young people being trained in the skills needed for green infrastructure jobs.
They Might Be Giants to embark on east coast run of ‘The Big Show Tour’
They Might Be Giants will continue The Big Show Tour on the East Coast with stops in Philadelphia, Washington DC, Brooklyn, and Boston in December. The band have extended their ongoing 2024 “The Big Show Tour” with the new dates, continuing the multiple-nights-per-city structure. The added dates include...
PETERSEN SELECTED BY NATIONALS IN 8TH ROUND OF MLB DRAFT
IOWA CITY — University of Iowa junior Sam Petersen was selected by the Washington Nationals on Monday in the 8th Round of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft. Petersen was the 230th pick overall. Petersen is the 31st player drafted under head coach Rick Heller. The Huxley, Iowa, native...
Capital Fringe Festival’s second week: What to expect
The Capital Fringe Festival is back in action across D.C. giving area artists a chance to shine. “Capital Fringe is 19 years old this year — this is our last teenage year,” festival director Julianne Brienza told WTOP. “It is one of the only opportunities we have in...
DC residents push back on natural gas infrastructure build-up
Washington D.C. residents are pushing back on a plan to build out existing fossil fuel infrastructure. Washington Gas' $12 billion Project Pipes plan called for upgrading existing infrastructure throughout the nation's capital despite the district's 2045 carbon neutrality goals. Environmentalists worry this will waste ratepayer's money and not address ongoing gas leaks.
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