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Mayor Bowser Hosts Dazzling Second Annual 'Fourth of July in the District Concert' in Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. residents were invited to celebrate Independence Day in style as Mayor Muriel Bowser teamed up with various organizations to host the second annual 'Fourth of July in the District Concert' according to a press release from DC.gov. For those seeking a patriotic bash, the free public event kicked off at 5:00 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis, and a live broadcast by CNN starting at 7 pm ET.
Body discovered in Hyattsville parking lot, investigation underway
Hyattsville, Md. (7News) — The body of an unknown man was found in the parking lot of a Hyattsville, Maryland business Friday morning, according to police. Officials said the body was discovered on the 5300 block of Ager Road at around 9:40 a.m., and it's likely the person did not have a connection to a nearby business.
Heat wave hits DC: Advisory in effect as temperatures climb
WASHINGTON — It's another scorcher in the nation's capital. Temperatures are forecasted to reach the mid 90s but with the humidity, the heat index will make it feel like it's between 100 and 109 degrees. Therefore, D.C. has been placed under a Heat Advisory, activating the Hot Weather Emergency...
Fairfax Water: No quality concerns after use of Washington Aqueduct paused
Fairfax Water customers weren’t affected by the recent Boil Water Advisory that went out to D.C. and Arlington County residents before Independence Day. The utility, which serves almost 2 million people in Northern Virginia, suspended its use of the Washington Aqueduct early on Wednesday (July 3) before the advisory was issued later that day. Though D.C. and Arlington both lifted the advisory yesterday (Thursday), Fairfax Water says it hasn’t yet resumed getting water from the aqueduct.
Maryland Photography Alliance Juried Exhibition on Display in Gaithersburg
The Maryland Photography Alliance Juried Exhibition is on display now through September 8 at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park (506 South Frederick Ave) in Gaithersburg. The gallery’s viewing hours are Monday through Saturday, 8am-9pm and Sunday, 8am-5pm. Per the news release: “This exhibit features 47 images from the...
Marjorie Taylor Greene Buys DC Condo: What We Know
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, purchased a Washington, D.C. condominium in 2023, as confirmed by a recent House Financial Disclosure Report. 🏠 Why It Matters: Greene is an elected official representing the Georgia 14th district. It is of interest to voters to know where...
What's the cost of a summer barbecue? Experts say prices have reached a record high.
BALTIMORE - Summer barbecues are not immune to inflation and rising prices.According to the American Farm Bureau, a group of 10 is expected to dish out more than $70 this summer for a cookout, which is a new record high.That's an increase of 5% from 2023 and 30% from 2019.Firing up the girl on the Fourth of July came with a hefty price tag.The prices for meat, hamburger buns, potato chips, and even ice cream have skyrocketed, which forced many to celebrate on a budget."I think things are a little more expensive than they've been in the past," said Chiemeka...
Archbishop Spalding QB Malik Washington On Why He Committed To Maryland Football
Archbishop Spalding senior quarterback Malik Washington had it instilled in him from a young age to not take anything for granted. His goal in life is to “leave a legacy” that lasts. On June 28, Washington took a major step toward achieving that goal. The consensus four-star recruit...
America desperately needs to bring back civics in education
Civil society has deteriorated over the last three decades as people have withdrawn from civic life. The root cause of this trend lies in our failed education system, which has substituted nation-building civic education with destructive activism. I’ve seen the results of this failed education firsthand in the classroom as a political science professor. Today’s […]
Man killed in shooting near Anacostia Park
WASHINGTON - Authorities are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed Thursday night near a southeast D.C. park. Police responded to the 1900 block of Anacostia Drive just after 9:15 p.m. where the gunshot victim was found unconscious and not breathing. He died at the scene. Unbelievable:...
Notes: Old Town restaurant wins wine award
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with patchy fog clearing by 8am. The day will be partly sunny and hot, reaching a high of 97 and heat index values up to 107, accompanied by a southwest wind at 3-7 mph. Precipitation chances are 40%. For Friday night, there’s a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, with mostly cloudy skies and a low of 78. South wind will be around 6 mph.
Helluva Way(s) to Wake Up cont.
Thanks to D. for sending above from Dupont Circle. And thanks to OB for sending below from McLean Gardens:. It had been 2 days since our last stolen wheels report(s). You can see some MPD suggestions on ways to prevent a Helluva Way to Wake Up here. You can read a Witness Describing a Wheel Theft here.
Dupont Italian Kitchen Expanding into “the space next door”
The liquor license placard at Dupont Italian Kitchen says:. “Requesting an expansion of the licensed premises to include the indoor and outdoor space next door at 1633 17 th Street N.W. **Interior seating capacity will increase from 104 to 161. Sidewalk Café capacity will increase from 80 to 117. Total Occupancy Load will increase from 119 to 166.”
Beat the heat: Here's a list of cooling centers across the DMV
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — With temperatures expected to feel like 105 degrees on Friday, multiple cooling centers will be open to the public across the DMV. The National Weather Service has posted a heat advisory for the DMV starting at Noon and extending until 8 p.m. Residents are urged to stay cool, stay hydrated, and seek refuge in the cooling centers if needed.
1 killed, another hurt in separate Southeast DC shootings
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is investigating after two separate shootings left one man hurt and another dead overnight in Southeast D.C. MPD responded to the first shooting just after 12 a.m. in the 700 block of Upsal Street SE. There, a man was found suffering from gunshot wounds. He […]
'We definitely feel the love': Maryland Air National Guard 175th Wing members return on July Fourth
LINTHICUM, Md. — About 170 Maryland Air National Guard members returned home to a warm welcome just in time for July Fourth. The 175th Wing returned Thursday morning from a four-month deployment to the Middle East to cheers at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. From balloons to hand-made signs...
Firefighters in Fairfax County battle two overnight house fires
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Crews with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue were at the scenes of two house fires that broke out in Lorton and Annandale overnight. In a post made on X just after 11:30 p.m., the department said officials were at the scene of a house fire in the 8700 […]
Maryland senator wants 'binding agreement' with Commanders about future of Commanders field in Prince Georges County
GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — With the Washington Commanders first pre-season game fast approaching, fans aren’t just focused on what happens on the field. They also want to know where owner Josh Harris is going to build the new stadium he’s been talking about. Now, WUSA9 has learned...
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