Calverton
LATEST NEWS
Montgomery County Residents Encouraged to Join State, Local Health Officials for Listening Session on Public Health Priorities on Tuesday, July 30 – MocoFeed
Montgomery County Residents Encouraged to Join State, Local Health Officials for Listening Session on Public Health Priorities on Tuesday, July 30. Maryland’s Commission on Public Health, in partnership with Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services, will host a public listening session for Montgomery County residents from 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, to share their thoughts and offer ideas related to public health improvements with the commission. The event will be held in the seventh-floor hearing room of the County Council Office Building, which is located at 100 Maryland Ave. in Rockville.
DC restaurant to pay over $526K in wage theft settlement
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Tuesday that Swahili Village M Street, a Kenyan fine-dining restaurant also widely known as “the Consulate,” must pay $526,973 to resolve a 2023 wage theft lawsuit. In the lawsuit, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleged that Swahili Village DC “systematically stole wages […]
Dangerous heatwave hits DC area, setting new records
The Washington Metropolitan area is experiencing a dangerous heatwave, prompting warnings and precautions from officials. Currently, the area is on its third consecutive day of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. FOX 5's Caitlin Roth delivers the forecast.
Washington Studio School | Artist Talk with Courtney Applequist Behind the Works of (M)other
Join them at Washington Studio School for an exciting artist talk by WSS faculty and practicing artist, Courtney Applequist as she discusses her works in her current solo show (M)other, now on view at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery. In this talk, Courtney will delve deep into her distinctive process of excavating and layering in her large-scale multimedia works. This exhibition explores the monumentality of ordinary relationships and the pliant nature of the self through a maternal lens, the complexity and power held within the concept of (M)other.
Fairfax County leaders break ground on affordable housing units in McLean
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County leaders and housing officials will soon break ground on a new multifamily housing complex with plans to bring more affordable housing to the McLean area, according to a statement from SCG Development. Wednesday morning, roughly 100 people gathered on 1700 Old Meadow...
Several trees in DC's Garfield Park to come down after woman killed by falling tree limb
WASHINGTON (7News) — The six trees deemed dead after last week’s inspections at Garfield Park will be scheduled to come down, according to a spokesperson. Workers for DDOT's Urban Forestry Division inspected every tree in the park last Thursday, a day after a tree limb fell on a woman, killing her.
Tuesday Dots: The Wait is Over
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) July 16, 2024. Who else is running the first @EASPORTSCollege game at The Greatest Setting? pic.twitter.com/Hv7cVjIM37— Washington Football (@UW_Football) July 15, 2024. The Washington Huskies Entrance in @EASPORTSCollege ! u2614ufe0f. “The Apple Cup”. Ft. @UW_Football X @WSUCougarFB #GoHuskiesu2614ufe0f#BowDown#CollegeFootball25 pic.twitter.com/rllEgpZXGU— Jordon Rayy (@JordonRayy) July 14, 2024...
Buildings Evacuated, Library Closed After Driver Causes Gas Leak In Bethesda
First responders were called to Davis Library on Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda at around 3:30 p.m. on July 16, where there was a reported gas leak after the crash, officials say. Crews from Washington Gas responded to the scene and were able to shut off the high-pressure gas line to...
Disputed Plea Offer Delays Shooting Case
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A preliminary hearing in a shooting case was delayed in a dispute over the details of a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on July 16. Damari McLaughlin, 17, is charged with aggravated assault...
Washington Nationals draft pitcher Gavin Bruni of Alliance, Ohio State in 2024 MLB draft
The Washington Nationals selected Alliance High School graduate and Ohio State pitcher Gavin Bruni in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Bruni was the 500th overall pick, marking the seventh straight year a Stark County native was chosen in the MLB Draft. Massillon product and Kent State first...
Tyra Banks’ SMiZE & Dream Ice Cream Makes D.C. Debut
Tyra Banks is bringing her SMiZE & Dream ice cream venture to Washington, D.C., with an exciting new pop-up. The supermodel’s frozen treats will soon be available to D.C. residents and visitors, featuring 10 flavors including the unique “Cap Hill Crunch” — a blend of Cap’n Crunch cereal-infused ice cream, toffee crunch, and cereal milk-soaked French toast pieces, according to Good Morning America. Banks announced job fairs on the SMiZE & Dream Instagram for her “scoop squad,” scheduled for July 15 and 16 at 2653 Connecticut Ave. This SMiZE & Dream pop-up follows the success of her dessert offerings in Los...
Judge Tables Modified Release Decisions for Shooting Co-Defendants
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Defense attorney Alvin Thomas asked DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe to modifyrelease conditions for shooting defendants during a July 16 hearing. Daniel Cary, 29, and Chantel Stewart, 33, are charged with two counts of assault...
Defense Disagrees With Stabbing Defendant’s Competency Finding
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld granted a defense motion on July 16 to continue a stabbing defendant’s mental observation hearing until they can get a second opinion. Lenare Leath, 21, is charged with assault with...
DC school tries paying families in truancy reduction effort
A school in Washington, D.C., is launching a program to address truancy by providing direct cash payments to families. At the Social Justice School in Northeast, 15 families are set to receive $2,400 each over three months through weekly payments on their debit cards. The charter school initiative will begin distributing the first payments later […]
Daily News Brief | July 17, 2024
Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Solar Energy Services, and Hospice of the Chesapeake. Today…
Competency Exam Ordered for Murder Defendant Who Wants New Lawyer
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan withheld ruling on a murder defendant’s request for new defense counsel on July 15 and order he complete a competency exam. Kevin Foster, 20, is charged with two counts of...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.