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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...
Affordable Rental Opportunity– Opening Fall 2024
Affordable Rental Opportunity– Opening Fall 2024. 610 Park Road NW, Washington, DC 20010 – Park View Neighborhood. *Minimum income limits do not apply if the household receives mobile housing assistance (VASH, Section 8, MRVP, etc.) HH Size50% AMI60% AMI80% AMI. 1$54,150$64,980$86,640. 2$61,900$74,280$99,040. 3$69,650$83,580$111,440. 4$77,350$92,820$123,760. 5$83,550$100,260$133,680. 6$89,750$107,700$143,600. 7$95,950$115,410$153,520. 8$102,150$122,580$163,440.
Local entrepreneur Nakornsri Sintaisong jets through struggle to success
BETHESDA, Md. (FOX 5 DC) - Nakornsri Sintaisong is the founder of District Exotic Jet Cars, a luxury recreational watercraft service in Woodbridge, Virginia. The fairly new attraction is an adventurous take on business and came with great struggle and risk. But Sintaisong is built to achieve against all odds.
ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria
Another somewhat slow week for local government reporters, but at the very least there was the Traffic and Parking Board approving street changes. There was still plenty of news elsewhere around Alexandria, though, with the Police investigating a vehicle-related death at the former Landmark Mall construction site and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria continuing to investigate the deaths of three dogs at the Potomac Yard PetSmart.
Construction worker struck and killed by vehicle in Alexandria, police say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — A construction worker was struck and killed by a vehicle at a construction site Wednesday, according to the Alexandria Police Department (APD). On July 24 around 7:32 a.m., APD was called to a construction site in the 5700 block of Duke Street for a report of an injured person.
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.
Fairfax School Board members divide up liaison assignments
The Fairfax County School Board assigned members July 18 to these standing committees for the 2024-25 school year:. • Audit Committee: Ryan McElveen (At-Large), chairman, and members Robyn Lady (Dranesville), Ilryong Moon (At-Large) and Marcia St. John-Cunning (Franconia). • Budget Committee: Kyle McDaniel (At-Large), chairman, and Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock),...
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
Hyundai owners can update software, get free steering locks at anti-theft event
Montgomery County police and Hyundai Motor America are teaming up for another clinic for Hyundai owners to receive an anti-theft software upgrade and a steering wheel lock to help prevent their cars from being stolen. The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 2 and 3...
Standing tall at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Standing at 6 feet, 9 inches tall, U.S. Army Spc. Malachi Hamber is the tallest current Tomb Guard soldier at Arlington National Cemetery and possibly the tallest soldier in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Guard’s history.
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...
JD Vance Resides in Proximity to an LGBTQ+ Bar in a Gayborhood of Washington D.C.
When I first heard about J.D. Vance, the Appalachian LARPer and Republican candidate for Vice President, I didn’t think we had anything in common. However, recent news reports have shed light on surprising similarities between us. It turns out that Vance lives in a gayborhood in the D.C. area and even brought baked goods to a trans friend after their top surgery.
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