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Housing Development Leader Erik Johnson New CEO of Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Erik Johnson, a former leader of housing development in Connecticut, has been named the new CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority (ARHA). He starts in this position next month, following interim CEO Rickie Maddox. “I am honored to serve as CEO,” Johnson said in an ARHA press...
Alexandria and Arlington Democrats to converge on kickball field
While Alexandria and Arlington are widely known as Democratic strongholds in Northern Virginia, the real question is which locality’s Democratic leaders are better at kickball. All will be revealed at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, when the Alexandria Democratic Committee faces the Arlington Democrats at the Mount Vernon...
270 Firearms Collected During Rockville Gun Buyback Event
Turnout was so strong for the third annual gun buyback event Saturday Rockville City Police and the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office ran out of gift cards. Those voluntarily surrendering firearms – some showed up one hour before the start of the event – received a $100 Visa gift card for their handguns, rifles and shotguns. Those surrendering assault weapons and privately made firearms – ghost guns – received a $200 Visa gift card.
Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi to Open in September at Salamander Hotel in DC
The James Beard Award–winning chef treated those gathered for the Family Reunion in Middleburg to a taste of his new Afro-Caribbean dishes. Guests watched in anticipation as a platter of curried branzino sailed to long rustic tables inside Salamander Resort’s tented patio. They gathered in Middleburg for the fourth annual Family Reunion, an event where culinary luminaries and fans meet for food and fellowship.
DC region could see showers, thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening
WASHINGTON - Showers are likely on Monday, with a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 83 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 70%. We could see showers and thunderstorms on Monday night, likely before 11 p.m., followed by isolated showers...
DNC live coverage: President Joe Biden to take the stage tonight
Aug. 19—The Blueprint for Maryland's Future, the state's education reform plan, invests billions of dollars into public education over a decade, but that money is designated for very specific programs. School boards are left paying for other services with the remaining flexible funds and banking on county governments to approve huge requests above the legal funding requirement. Not all ...
Man charged in Va Beach stabbings and fatal MD crash in jail upon hospital release
PRINCE GEORGE’S CO, MD (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The man facing charges after allegedly stabbing his estranged wife and her juvenile daughter in Virginia Beach before taking off with their three children before crashing in Maryland appeared in a Maryland courtroom Monday. 36-year old Dana Plummer was released from the hospital and remanded directly to jail before his court appearance, and to the jail he has returned. He faces charges in Virginia Beach involving the stabbings and parental abduction.
Governor Wes Moore Delivers Keynote Address at the 2024 Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore delivered the keynote address during the closing session of the 2024 Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City. Per the State of Maryland: The governor spoke about progress made by the Moore-Miller Administration and the challenging work ahead to address budget shortfalls, strengthen Maryland’s economy and the critical value of partnerships to emerge stronger as a state.
Ellicott City flood sirens sound, but historic area doesn’t flood after heavy rains
Tense moments transpired in historic Ellicott City Sunday night as flood sirens sounded due to heavy rain in the area. Police blocked off the roads and a culvert started to breach. However, downtown was spared from floodwaters. Sunday night was only the fourth time sirens have gone off since they...
‘Antisemitic,’ anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti found at four more MCPS schools
Editor’s note: This article, originally published at 7:13 p.m. on Aug. 19, 2024, was updated at 9:55 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2024, to include comments from Superintendent Thomas Taylor. Montgomery County police are investigating “bias-related vandalism” after what was described as antisemitic and anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti was found at four...
Giametric Artist Talk: Securing Your Art’s Value
Securing Your Art’s Value: A “Giametry Lesson” about Wealth Planning. Now that you’ve preserved your artwork, what happens when you’re no longer here? As an artist or collector, how will your artistic legacy be managed? What actions can you take now to protect the value of your art and ensure that your work is handled according to your wishes?
Document: MPD Searching for a Suspect in Assault with Dangerous Weapon
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect involved in a shooting that occurred on Aug. 17 on the 3400 block of 13th Place, SE. One individual sustained injuries from the incident.
'Suspicious Death' Of Reston Man Found On I-395 In Alexandria Under Investigation: State Police
A 66-year-old man found in a BMW on the side of the road in Virginia died "from a severe injury," at an area hospital, according to the Office of the Medical Examiner following an autopsy.An alert was issued by Virginia State Police on Monday morning as they seek the public's assistance amid an inv…
Suspects arrested, others sought in high-end robberies in Tysons
Fairfax County police detectives, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Taskforce, have arrested a 24-year-old Pennsylvania man for his alleged role in a June robbery in Tysons in which suspects stole more than $60,000 worth of merchandise. During that robbery, which occurred at a high-end retail store in Tysons Galleria,...
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