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LIST | July 26-28: What to do this weekend in the DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — This weekend is packed full of events throughout the DMV: from the DMV Made Festival, outdoor movies and sip & paint events, there's plenty to choose from. Check out the list below to see events near you. WASHINGTON:. Friday, July 26:. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at...
Man dead after Northeast DC shooting; police search for suspect
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man is dead after a shooting in Northeast D.C. Friday evening, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Officers said they were called to the 2100 block of I Street, Northeast around 3:50 p.m. When they arrived on the scene, officers found an injured man....
Missouri FFA officers advocate for agriculture in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON — Earlier this month Andi Belt was on her family farm in Leonard, Missouri, caring for sheep and gathering supplies for her freshman dorm room at MU. On the other side of the state, Gavin Rhode was feeding cattle and walking pigs. Last week, both of them were...
Is your home ready for severe weather ahead?
WASHINGTON (7News) — F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical appeared on Good Morning Washington to offer advice on preparing for what The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting to be an above-normal hurricane season. F.H. Furr highlighted three effective solutions: installing a whole-home standby generator, a...
Former Olympian, Maryland native Dominique Dawes reflects on U.S. women's gymnastics team's progress
SILVER SPRING, Md. — Maryland has produced its fair share of Olympic athletes. One of the most notable, is gymnast Dominique Dawes. She started in gymnastics at 6 years old, with no idea how far she would go or the barriers she would break down for future generations. "I'm...
Nick Lagalante excels in balancing work and graduate studies.
Nick Lagalante enrolled in the Master’s in Public Relations & Corporate Communications program at Georgetown University, while also working full-time. This accomplishment is noteworthy as he successfully balanced both responsibilities and thrived in his studies. He shared his surprise at taking on this challenge, reflecting on it as an unexpected turn in his adult life journey.
MPD searching for man accused of hitting officer with object during DC protest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is working to identify a man who was accused of hitting a police officer with an object during a protest in Northeast, D.C. Police said just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were assisting law enforcement partners in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast. That’s […]
Paul Camby, 51, Guilty of Driving with Girlfriend on the Hood of His Car
WASHINGTON –Paul Camby, 51, of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty by a jury of assault with a dangerous weapon and other charges, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves and Chief Pamela Smith, of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The verdict was returned in the late afternoon on July 24, 2024, following a trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in Annandale
Bring your furry friend to a Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Doggy games and contests – Show off your pup’s skills in a friendly costume competition. Sign up here. Meet...
Mubadala Citi DC Open brings top-tier tennis to Rock Creek Park
While athletes and sports fans around the globe are flocking to the Paris Olympics, some world-class tennis talent is coming right to D.C. The Mubadala Citi Open, the world’s only combined Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women's Tennis Association (WTA) 500-level tennis tournament, is returning to the District, promising a thrilling week of tennis, local food and drinks, fan experiences and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
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...
Claire's opening new location at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
Is coming back to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda in a new location. The ubiquitous mall piercing studio and gift shop has "improved our safety and sanitation procedures to give you a safe, clean, and happy piercing," the Illinois-based company says. Claire's will again go head-to-head with arch-rival Banter by Piercing Pagoda at the mall, giving potential customers - and in some cases, their nervous parents - a chance to comparison shop. When it opens, look for Claire's on Level 1 outside of Macy's.
Woman hurt in Southeast DC shooting
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Officers in D.C. are investigating a shooting that left a woman hurt early Friday morning. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that just after 1 a.m., officers were called to the 100 block of Ridge Road, SE after gunshots were heard in the area. There, police located a woman suffering […]
Silver Spring Man Sentenced to 27 Years for Attempted Murder in Rent Dispute
31-year-old Geofrey Gaitan of Silver Spring was sentenced to 27 years in prison this week for a near-fatal attack on his landlord in 2020, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. In April, a Montgomery County Circuit Court jury found Gaitan guilty after three trials. The previous...
State AGs ramp up scrutiny of alleged price-fixing in rental housing
In the past two years, more than 30 lawsuits have been filed in federal and state courts alleging that companies such as RealPage and Yardi are equipping corporate landlords with software algorithms that allow competitors to collude on rental housing prices. Algorithmic price estimates, in which landlords rely on complex data formulas to set rental […]
D.C. Approves Small Cell Change for Standalone Poles
The Washington, D.C., Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) Public Space Committee unanimously approved new amendments to its Small Cell Design Guidelines on July 18, allowing standalone poles for node use and approving three standard standalone pole designs. WIA said the rules align with its small cell guidelines that include detailed setbacks and requirements that the new pole aligns with existing streetlights.
Student-achievement notes, 7/25/24 edition
• The following local residents earned degrees during recent commencement exercises at the University of Wisconsin-Madison:. > From McLean: Alia Wilson earned a doctor of veterinary medicine degree. Brandon Liao earned a bachelor of science degree in computer sciences. Lucy Dubois earnded a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. Erin Schlegel earned a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering, Samantha Wayne earned a bachelor of arts degree in legal studies and sociology.
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