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Sat., July 27: Opening reception for Capitol Hill Art League Exhibit “CYCLES”
Saturday, July 27: Opening reception for Capitol Hill Art League Exhibit “CYCLES”. The Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) members were invited to submit 2 – or 3 – dimensional works in any media invoking the idea of Cycles. The resulting work includes repeating patterns, shifting of phases and perspectives, and many notions of the concept of Cycles.
Baked by Oscar shines in Small Business spotlight
Washington, D.C. (7News) — Good Morning Washington's small business spotlight featured Baked by Oscar on Friday. Head baker and CEO Bernard Hannibal Jr. Joined the crew to talk about why he started the company in homage to his father. You can order from Baked by Oscar and learn more...
Ridge View Student’s Representation Of South Carolina At Ala Girls Nation
Ridge View High School’s Jada-Love Roper has been chosen as one of the 100 high school seniors to attend the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The program, established in 1947, aims to impart exceptional civic education to its attendees, introducing them to the workings of the federal government.
Today* in Hawks*** around Town – A Rafter of Turkeys!!
Thanks to Nick for sending: “Family of wild turkeys in Forest Hills by soapstone park.”. If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Padilla Secures $200 Million to Bolster LA Transportation Infrastructure Ahead of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he secured an initial $200 million to establish a bus leasing program, regional traffic management systems, and dedicated bus lanes ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Senate Appropriations Committee approved the funding in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025. The Senate appropriations bill will now be reconciled with the House’s version before a final version can be enacted. The Senator traveled on a presidential delegation to Paris this week for the opening ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
LMI Receives $55M CMS Contract for Medicare Shared Savings Program Support; Zaki Saleh Quoted
LMI has entered into a five-year, $55 million contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide development and implementation support for the Medicare Shared Savings Program with the aim of increasing the engagement of accountable care organizations. LMI said Thursday that under the contract, it will help...
Gary Courtney Stewart Wanted For Assaulting Woman In MD
An alert has been issued by the Charles County Sheriff's Office as they attempt to locate a wanted man from DC who allegedly assaulted a woman. Officers were called at around 12:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 21 to the 2300 block of Alava Court in Waldorf, where there was an assault investigation involving 50-year-old Gary Courtney Stewart, who was able to flee the area before they arrived.
Nearly 50 Charges: 3 Officers Hurt, Suspect Crashes Into Cruiser In Springfield
Davey Quinones, 20, faces 46 charges, many of them felonies, after his arrest, Springfield police said. Police were investigating Quinones for allegedly having an illegal firearm with a 50-round drum magazine when he spotted the surveillance team on Lombard Street around 3:45 p.m. He jumped into a car and sped away, slamming into multiple vehicles as he made his hasty exit, authorities said.
Forecasters Warn of Potential Travel Disruptions and Power Outages in DMV Region due to Thunderstorms
AccuWeather forecasts thunderstorms on July 25 throughout the I-95 corridor, with “the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England.”. “The major metro areas of Washington, DC, and Baltimore are currently in the zone where...
Michael Lipitz Is GW’s Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics
George Washington University President Ellen M. Granberg announced Friday that Michael Lipitz has been named the university's associate vice president and director of athletics, effective Aug. 19. Lipitz, a seasoned athletics administrator who has demonstrated a commitment to driving results in competition, the classroom and the community, has been director...
Third man accused of homicide in Oakton arrested in DC, police say
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, arrested a third person in connection to Saturday’s homicide in Oakton. Authorities said they arrested 20-year-old Wilmer Adli Guzman, of no fixed address, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday in connection to the murder of Nicacio Hernandez Gonzalez, 47, of Fairfax.
Double-Fatal Crash at Route 301 and Popes Creek Road in Charles County, Maryland
FAULKNER, MD – Maryland State Police (MSP) continue to investigate a two-car crash on Wednesday that claimed two lives and sent another to the hospital in Charles County. The deceased are Norma Matthews, 81, of Lowell, Massachusetts, and Virginia Licata, 86, of Blackwood, New Jersey. Matthews was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical services personnel. Licata was flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to Capital Region Medical Center and pronounced deceased at the hospital.
Notes: WBJ explains the ‘complicated’ maneuvering to push Alexandria residential development forward
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high of 86 degrees and a mild northeast wind at 7 mph. For Friday night, clear skies will prevail with a low of 68 degrees, as an east wind at 5 mph dies down in the evening. 🚨...
Nonprofit awarded $39 million for forest management across South Carolina’s coastal plain
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina branch of a national nonprofit has received a multi-million grant for a forest management project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Friday that it was awarded $200 million to support projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in four states — South Carolina, Maryland, […]
Walmart and Aldi Produce Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Due to possible listeria concerns, officials have recalled several types of produce (including):. According to a recent Patch article, the FDA says the produce was "sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12." "According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut,...
DC Water engages in summer community outreach at various events.
DC Water in Washington, D.C. has been actively engaged in community outreach this summer, providing cooling stations and cold water from their Quench Buggy across the city. They have also shared information about their Lead-Free DC and customer assistance programs to keep residents informed. The organization has participated in events such as Capital Pride, The 32nd Giant BBQ Battle, The Annual DC Truck Touch, and the Mayor's Annual Senior Fest. Residents are encouraged to look out for DC Water at upcoming events to learn more about their initiatives.
Booz Allen Hamilton has added 2,500 employees in the last year
McLean, Virginia-based government consulting giant Booz Allen Hamilton, one of the largest employers in the D.C. region, continues to grow its ranks of consulting professionals, with the addition of 800 new employees in the second quarter. In the past year, Booz Allen has grown its head count by 2,500, or...
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