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Construction crews hit valve causing gas leak outside MacArthur High School
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — First responders in D.C. said the smell of gas was prominent on Thursday morning outside of MacArthur High School after a gas leak. In a post on X, D.C. Fire and EMS said crews were called to the leak around 9:15 a.m. On the scene, first responders learned Washington Gas […]
Worker-led nonprofit newsroom launched by WAMU/DCist alumni
WAMU and DCist alumni have launched The 51st — a worker-led nonprofit newsroom that will serve the District of Columbia. This launch comes just five months after WAMU executives abruptly closed DCist, fired 16 workers and took the site’s archive offline. The 51st is the product of six people — all formerly employed by WAMU and/or DCist — who were alarmed at yet another community outlet being shuttered against the larger backdrop of local news being decimated nationwide.
Bullett to Be Inducted into DC Sports Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON, DC -- Maryland women's basketball legend Vicky Bullett will be inducted into the DC Sports Hall of Fame this Sunday, July 21 at Nationals Park. Nine individuals and one Team of Distinction make up the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The formal induction ceremony will be held at Nationals Park on Sunday prior to the Washington Nationals-Cincinnati Reds game. The ceremony is scheduled for approximately 12:30 p.m., followed by the game's first pitch at 1:35 p.m. Gates will open at 12:15 p.m. The names of all DC Sports Hall of Fame inductees are prominently displayed at Nationals Park, the site of the induction ceremony.
Police identify man stabbed, killed in Georgetown Safeway parking garage
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has identified a man stabbed and killed after a fight escalated in Northwest D.C. Police said that on July 17, at about 12 p.m., officers responded to the report of a fight inside of a parking garage at the Safeway in the 1800 block of […]
The Welcome Home They Deserved: Honor Flight Takes Veterans To D.C.
BY AMY MANLEY | MIRROR REPORTER — On Tuesday, June 11, Flag City Honor Flight completed its 27th mission, this time taking 87 veterans to Washington, D.C. Throughout breakfast, a briefing, the pledge, a prayer, the national anthem and boarding the plane, the veterans were repeatedly greeted with enthusiastic thanks for their service to begin their special day. A quiet group as a whole, the hangar still hummed with anticipation as they passed through security and stepped onto the sunshine of the tarmac and through the line of flag bearers from the West Unity Legion Riders.
Checking in on Keren’s reopening Status: “We hope to reopen in August.”
Keren has been closed for renovations due to a fire suffered back in February. Thanks to Rebecca for sharing the update from them:. “Friends! We have missed you and from all of the messages we have received it appears you have missed us too!. We hope to reopen in August.
What Data Do We Have on the 988 Mental Health Crisis Call Line?
We wrote about the 988 crisis line on Say Ahhh! shortly after its launch in 2022. Two years into implementation, we’d like to revisit the crisis line to see where things stand. As a refresher, 988 was designated as the new number for the national mental health crisis hotline,...
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...
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith Marks One Year in Her Role
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith has made history as the District's first Black female police chief, and has made significant strides in reducing crime and improving public safety, while also engaging with community members and faith-based leaders to build relationships and reduce violent crime. The post Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith Marks One Year in Her Role appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Massive Attack US shows on BrooklynVegan presale (password here)
Tickets for Massive Attack’s four US headline shows (Atlanta, DC, Boston and NYC) are on BrooklynVegan presale today from 10 AM – 10 PM with password BROOKLYNVEGAN:. October 17 – Atlanta @ Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre (tickets) October 22 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem (tickets) October...
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.
Eugene Tracy Hill, 31, Pleads Guilty to Numerous Offenses Related to Drug Trafficking, Machine Guns, and Other Firearms
WASHINGTON – Eugene Tracy Hill, 31, of Washington D.C., who utilized the street nicknames “Geno,” Cheese,” or “Doe,” pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; conspiracy to use, carry, and possess machine guns in furtherance of drug trafficking, and two counts of using, carrying, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.
Bar Louie Replacement ‘Sake Japanese Steakhouse’ is Now Open
It has been more than three years since we let you know that Sake Japanese Steak House is coming to the former location of Bar Louie at Wheaton Mall (11006 Veirs Mill Rd in Wheaton). The restaurant is now in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. The restaurant menu...
DeCarlos Wilkins, 24, Sentenced for Possessing a Smith & Wesson .45 While Distributing PCP, Crack, and Marijuana
WASHINGTON – DeCarlos Wilkins, 24, of Washington D.C., was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for distributing PCP, crack cocaine, and marijuana while in possession of a Smith & Wesson M&P .45 caliber handgun, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Chief Pamela A. Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
2024 National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards winners announced
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) is pleased to announce the winners of the Destination Zero National Officer Safety and Wellness Awards, which highlight agency-level achievements in the areas of officer safety and wellness. NLEOMF, whose mission is to honor the fallen, tell the story of American law...
Less heat, humidity Thursday following days of triple-digit temperatures
WASHINGTON - The Washington, D.C. region will finally get a much-needed break from the scorching hot temperatures on Thursday. Thursday’s conditions will be cooler than the previous several days with mostly sunny skies and highs near 90 degrees. It will also be considerably less humid. There is a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
Two buildings in D.C. receive grants to preserve Black culture
Two D.C. sites are receiving grants to preserve African American culture in the U.S.Why it matters: The Ira Aldridge Theater at Howard University and the Masjid Muhammad mosque near Shaw each won grants of $150,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.The big picture: Sites across America representing Black history "have been overlooked and undervalued," says Brent Leggs, the group's director.The fund announced $3 million in grants on Thursday to help preserve 30 sites nationwide. The Ira Aldridge Theater. Photo courtesy Visual14 via African American Cultural Heritage Action FundZoom in: Ira Aldridge was a 19th-century Black actor famed for...
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