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Washington, DC Metro System Fast Facts
(CNN) — Here’s some information about Washington, DC’s subway system, generally called the “Metro.” The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates Metrorail, the third largest heavy rail system in the United States, and oversees the country’s sixth largest bus system. Facts. There are currently...
South Carolina man who assaulted officers during Capitol riot sentenced to 40 months in prison
WALHALLA, S.C. (WCBD)- An Upstate South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the U.S. Capitol riot was sentenced on Thursday to three years in prison. A U.S. District judge sentenced 30-year-old Thomas Andrew Casselman, of Walhalla, S.C., to 40 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered him to […]
Lululemon closes another DC store amid string of thefts
Another popular clothing store is closing in the District - after being targeted by thieves time and time again. The Lululemon location on 14th Street NW will have its last day on Sunday, July 21. The chain won't confirm if the closure is crime-related - but the announcement seems to...
Northwest D.C. Police Seek Public's Help Identifying Suspect in Retail Theft on F Street
Local authorities are reaching out to the public for assistance in locating a suspect involved in a retail theft that occurred in Northwest D.C. The incident, which was reported by the Metropolitan Police Department, took place this past Tuesday and has prompted a search for individuals responsible for the theft.
Penn State hockey adds Army to 2024-25 schedule, to play in Washington D.C.
Penn State men's ice hockey will face Army on Thursday, December 12 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. it was announced on Wednesday. JOIN TODAY AND GET 30 DAYS FREE! | THE LIONS DEN FORUM | PENN STATE FOOTBALL 2025 RECRUITING CLASS | PENN STATE BASKETBALL RECRUITING. The matchup...
Southeast shooting leaves 2 dead, 2 hurt including child, DC police investigating
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police are investigating after a shooting in Southeast left two people dead, and two more hurt, including a toddler, on Thursday. In a post on X, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said the shooting took place in the area of 22nd Street and Alabama Avenue, SE. D.C. officers on […]
11 new murals at Southwest DC underpass celebrating local history now open to public
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — A new mural gallery by the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) is finished and was unveiled Thursday morning during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "Art brings us together in a beautiful way and it helps us tell a story that sometimes, when we're no longer here to...
JUST IN: Lululemon Leaving 14th Street Location on Sunday!!
Our time at this location is coming to an end. We’ve loved being a part of this community and are grateful to have been here! Come and check us out before we close our doors for the final time on Sunday, July 21st. You can visit us at F...
Klein brothers plead guilty for role in 2021 riot at U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two brothers pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony and misdemeanor charges stemming from their conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Jonathanpeter Allen Klein, 24, of Pendleton pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to one count of civil disorder and one count of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers.
Longtime Washington, DC, Broadcaster Heading To Bluegrass Hall.
Longtime broadcaster Katy Daley, who spent time at WMZQ Washington, DC (98.7) during the 1980s, enters the Bluegrass Hall of Fame at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Bluegrass Music Awards ceremony on Sept. 26 in Raleigh, NC. Daley also worked at American University’s public WAMU-FM Washington, DC (88.5). She receives the honor alongside bandleader/educator Alan Munde and dobro player Jerry Douglas.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Rage at a Reporter Signals MAGA’s Dark Future
Surprise, surprise: The Republican convention is turning into a festival of media bashing. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene did something that deserves special attention: After fielding a question about J.D. Vance that displeased her, Greene erupted, repeatedly dressing down the reporter in strikingly vicious terms. Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake, meanwhile, used her convention speech to similarly smear the press. All this is a bad omen: If Donald Trump wins the election, the assault on the press is going to shift into authoritarian overdrive. We talked to Media Matters senior fellow Matt Gertz, who explains why a Trump crackdown on the press could get alarmingly far. Listen to this episode here.
Maryland construction workers celebrate $1 million lottery prize
FREDERICK, MD—A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses, and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
Maryland board approves $148 million in cuts to boost Medicaid and child care funding
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions to balance its budget and direct additional funds toward child care and Medicaid. Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) has highlighted these two priorities as crucial for his administration, aiming to revitalize the state’s stagnant economy. Chaired by Moore, the Board of Public Works implemented cuts across […]
DC man facing sentenced to 6 years for drug trafficking scheme in Southeast
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man was sentenced to six years in prison Wednesday for his participation in a long-running drug trafficking conspiracy in the District, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to court documents, a law enforcement partnership including the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Narcotics Enforcement...
Governor Moore Attends Inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps Member Commencement
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week attended the inaugural Service Year Option and Maryland Corps member commencement. Together with member participants, Governor Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and members of the Moore-Miller Administration, City of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, members of the Maryland General Assembly, and host site partner representatives from across the state gathered to celebrate the milestone achievement.
Amid Book Bans and Board Elections, Maryland Schools Embrace Science of Reading
This is part one of a three-part series spotlighting school leaders across Maryland who have recently implemented high-quality literacy curricula. Frederick Briggs is Chief Academic Officer of Wicomico County Public Schools in Salisbury; below, he reflects on the process of adopting high-quality instructional materials with a strong focus on content knowledge during an age of […]
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