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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The Maryland Department of the Environment in June rescinded an offer to settle for $130,000 Quantum Loophole’s environmental violations related to constructing fiber optic infrastructure, citing the “ongoing nature and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 ...
Bowie Baysox Manager Roberto Mercado Offers Updates On Top Prospects
It’s been an up-and-down season for the Bowie Baysox, who sit 9.5 games out of first place in the Eastern League Southwest with a 40-46 record. First-year manager Roberto Mercado, who spent the previous two seasons as the skipper for High-A Aberdeen, has had the opportunity to work with quite a few promising young players in the Orioles’ farm system the past few seasons.
Today* in Corgis*** around Town
Thanks to Derek for sending from Union Market. ***This series features any pets in a backpack/bag/vessel. On metro, or not. Corgi, or not, and often NOT a corgi but the series started with corgis and I can be obstinate…send your finds to [email protected]
84 Lumber to present Capitol Christmas tree
EIGHTY FOUR, Pa. — 84 Lumber, a privately held building materials supplier, will sponsor the 2024 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, marking the third year the company has been presenting what is known as "The People's Tree." This year's tree will travel over 4,200 miles from the Tongass National Forest...
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.
Gary Giddins, Chucho Valdés & More to Receive NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship
Marshall Allen, Marilyn Crispell, Chucho Valdés, and Gary Giddins are set to receive the NEA Jazz Masters Fellowship. They will be honored on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at a free concert at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. in Washington, D.C.Diane Warren & Jimmy Jam to Be Honored at 2024 Carousel of Hope Ball Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD, chair of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) said in a statement: “We are delighted to welcome these four luminaries to the ranks of NEA Jazz Masters. They have each in their own way played a crucial role in...
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.
Homecoming for Hootie and The Blowfish As They Return For Two Local Concerts in August
Hootie and the Blowfish will be returning to the area with two local concerts in August. The first will be in Columbia, MD at Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 3rd followed by a show in Bristol, VA at Jiffy Lube Live on August 17th. This is somewhat of a homecoming as half of the band, Mark Bryan and Dean Felber, are graduates of Seneca Valley High School in Germantown.
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.
Initiative 83 Looks Close to Making the November Ballot. Can Opponents Still Derail It?
Adam Eidinger may have questionable fashion sense, but he undoubtedly knows his way around a D.C. ballot initiative. So when he says backers of Initiative 83 have collected the most petition signatures in D.C. history, Loose Lips tends to believe him. The D.C. Board of Elections has until July 31...
Clif Porter named AHCA/NCAL’s next president and CEO
Clifton J. “Clif” Porter II, the current senior vice president of government relations for the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, will become the groups’ next president and CEO, it formally was announced this morning. He will succeed Mark Parkinson, who in February announced his...
W&L headlines VaSID All-State awards; Schleusner, Malik picked to first team
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced the All-State College Division women's basketball teams for the 2023-24 season, with Washington and Lee earning three of the four major awards. Rising junior Mary Schleusner was named State Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the...
Sheepskin Gifts and Alpaca Too returns to Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
It's Christmas in July at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Sheepskin Gifts and Alpaca Too has been a seasonal tenant at the mall in recent years, popping up during the holiday shopping season from mid-fall to mid-winter. But the apparel store is making an early return to the mall. Few people are thinking about warm clothing as thermometers reach 100 degrees and higher today, but alpaca wool is known for its ability to wick moisture away from the skin during the summer season. Look for Sheepskin Gifts and Alpaca Too on Level 1, at the center of the mall.
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...
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