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D.C getting ready for the Fourth of July
D.C preparing for the Fourth of July where you can find a free concert on the Capitol Grounds as well as fireworks near the Pencil and Lincoln Memorial. There will be scavenger hunts for many to enjoy as the Capitol Ground opens at 3 pm on the Fourth welcoming anyone to celebrate.
Former Flames Football player leads Washington, D.C., alumni chapter
Former Flames Football placekicker Philip “Chip” Bonar (’87, ’22) has helped kickstart the Washington, D.C., Liberty University Alumni Chapter since becoming its first president last summer. The chapter, which currently has 772 registered members, is open to alumni from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The group is...
Arlington officials warn of fireworks dangers ahead of July Fourth
ARLINGTON, Va. — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, fire officials in Arlington County are reminding people to celebrate safely. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission's latest annual fireworks report estimates 9,700 people went to an emergency room for injuries related to fireworks nationwide, and eight people died. The report also found there’s been a significant increase in fireworks-related injuries from 2008 to 2023. The report states there has been an increase of about 561 injuries each year.
Indoor ‘parkour’ gym for kids and adults replacing The Energy Club in Shirlington
An indoor playground business is opening a location aimed at both kids and adults in Shirlington. Scramble Parkour will be opening at 2900 S. Quincy Street, according to permits. It replaces The Energy Club gym, which closed last year amid a decline in membership. Scramble‘s two current locations — in...
Capitol Lens | Folk it up
Army veteran Lori Archiquette and members of Native American Women Warriors, a nonprofit group that helps active and retired Native American servicewomen, participate in the Smithsonian Folklife Festival at the National Native American Veterans Memorial in Washington on Monday. This year’s festival theme was Indigenous Voices of the Americas.
Cliff Holtz New CEO At American Red Cross
Cliff Holtz is the new president and chief executive officer of the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. Holtz joined the Red Cross in 2011 and assumed the role as president and CEO on July 1, following the retirement of Gail McGovern. Holtz was chief operating officer of the Red...
Where to find free food in D.C. this summer
Food insecurity — when someone doesn’t have access to enough healthy food to meet their needs — affects 11 percent of D.C. residents. As summer starts, the problem grows worse for many families because school breakfast and lunch programs come to an end. And with food costs still rising across the United States, people are feeling the burden of food insecurity in a notoriously expensive District. Despite the challenges of accessing healthy and low-cost nutrition, many local groups and advocates are helping D.C. residents find free and affordable food this summer. A patchwork system of shelters, charitable organizations, and nonprofits has sprouted in D.C. to help residents access hot meals, find healthy ingredients, and qualify for nutritional assistance programs. Here are some places to look for food and food assistance this summer.
Non-Fatal Stabbing Case Postponed Pending Competency Finding in a Murder Case
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Jennifer Di Toro agreed on July 2 to reschedule a status hearing in a non-fatal stabbing case until the defendant’s competency is determined in a murder case. Larry Odoms, 62, is charged...
Former Maryland basketball standout Donta Scott lands first NBA opportunity
Jahmir Young isn't the only recently-graduated Maryland basketball player you'll be to watch in the NBA Summer League. Donta Scott will also get his chance to impress scouts on a big stage this month. Scott will play for the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Sam Gordon reported.
Defendant Says He Wants a New Lawyer Who Can Represent Him Better
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. After a stabbing defendant requested new counsel and waived rights to a speedy trial, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz set a trial date for Aug. 13. Antonio Nicks, 32, is charged with assault with a dangerous...
Fourth of July Fun at the Capital Jewish Museum
Meet other local families for a day of Fourth of July fun including specialty crafts, music, food and more at a free event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. This family Independence Day celebration will be held on the museum’s newly opened rooftop terrace on Thursday, July 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities were designed with children ages 3 to 10 in mind. Families will have the opportunity to learn about Jewish Revolutionary War history from representatives from the National Museum of American Jewish Military History.
Two county youth return from D.C. trip
Danielle Blankenship and Emily Faulkenberry, students from Turner and Marietta, respectively, recently returned from the Oklahoma Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C. The duo was sponsored by Red River Valley Rural Electric Association. Each year, the cooperative sponsors a contest for high school juniors in their service area, and two...
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DC voters inch toward defying mayor with huge shake-up for elections
A petition calling for ranked choice voting in Washington, D.C. elections has been turned in with over 40,000 signatures, none of which came from Mayor Muriel Bowser, who does not approve of the proposed ballot initiative. If approved, Initiative 83 will appear on the ballot this fall and voters will decide whether they want ranked […]
Charles officers seek whereabouts of alleged shooter
A woman who allegedly shot someone in the hand is currently being sought out by Charles County police. The Charles sheriff’s office Domestic Violence Unit is actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating Danielle Sicam Alicka, 27, of Hughesville. She is wanted in connection with multiple charges including home invasion, armed robbery and first-degree assault. ...
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