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National Park Service explores ending reversible lanes along Rock Creek Parkway
The National Park Service is exploring eliminating the one-way reversible lanes in place during morning and evening rush hours along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway in D.C., citing crash data and safety concerns. In an 81-page Transportation Impact Assessment, completed with the U.S. Department of Transportation, the agency reviewed the...
100 years ago, Sharpsburg was invaded again — by 3,200 Marines and 100,000 spectators
It's been 162 years since the tranquil farmlands around Sharpsburg were invaded by two massive armies in a battle that had national and international consequences. But did you know there was another military exercise on the site of the Battle of Antietam in 1924? It was the year a force of U.S. Marines invaded...
IHS Celebrates World Water Week, Holds Events Across Indian Country
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During World Water Week from August 25−29, the Indian Health Service (IHS) is hosting events across Indian Country to highlight successful projects funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and to recognize the importance of improving water and sanitation infrastructure in tribal communities. These events will also celebrate the 65th anniversary of the IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction Program (SFC) and its unique and successful history.
Homeschoolers get ready for new school year with curriculum, supplies swap
SHEPHERDSTOWN — Homeschoolers from across the region lugged cardboard boxes and bags full of used curriculum and other supplies to the Shepherdstown Public Library on Aug. 15. The goal for this event, the Homeschool Curriculum & Supplies Swap, was for families to share items that they no longer needed...
DMV high school football preseason top 10
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s a new season of high school football, and it kicks off next week! Before week 1 begins, take a look at the DC News Now sports department’s high school football preseason top ten teams in the DMV. 1. Good Counsel – Last season: 10-1 (Won WCAC title) After winning […]
Violence interrupter agencies continue work despite Councilmember Trayon White's arrest
WASHINGTON (7News) — 7News is following the fallout from the federal investigation into D.C. Councilmember Trayon White after he was accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to pressure city workers to renew certain contracts for "violence interruption programs." In the wake of those charges, organizations...
‘I’m not that person’ | DC ANC Clayton Rosenberg apologizes for stealing from pandemic relief programs
WASHINGTON — DC Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Clayton Rosenberg was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for wire fraud. Before becoming a commissioner, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia said Rosenberg and his co-conspirators submitted fraudulent applications to steal from multiple pandemic relief programs.
DC public charter school, citing financial crisis, closes only days before classes begin
WASHINGTON (7News) — Earlier this week, Eagle Academy Public Charter School representatives attended a D.C. Public Charter School Board meeting hoping to convince members to merge their school with another charter school. Representatives of Eagle Academy admitted during this meeting that by the end of the 2024-2025 school year, due to years of falling enrollment, they would be in a tough financial position.
Violence intervention program CEO steps down days after Councilman Trayon White's arrest
WASHINGTON (7News) — As 7News continues our coverage of Ward 8 CouncilmemberTrayon White’s bribery charges as they relate to Violence Intervention work in the city, 7News has been taking a closer look at the organizations that provide those services. 7News found Life Deeds, Inc. as the only group...
‘Liz’ Bobo, Maryland’s first female county executive and environmental advocate, surprised by dedication
Elizabeth “Liz” Bobo was surprised in June when she learned County Executive Calvin Ball had named two baseball fields at Centennial Park West in her honor. What surprised her wasn’t the dedication itself, but the fact that the fields had synthetic surfaces made of AstroTurf. Bobo was Maryland and Howard’s first female county executive. She’s also a staunch environmentalist who, she recalled, ...
Sweet & Sassy leaving its longtime Leesburg location
Sweet & Sassy — a longtime kids spa and salon at the Village at Leesburg center — will be leaving the center at the end of next month. Sweet & Sassy has offered haircuts and hair styling, makeovers, spa treatments, and even ear piercing since it first opened a decade ago.
Sprouts supermarket announces October opening in Leesburg
The much anticipated new Sprouts Farmers Market — an organic and natural foods grocery store — has announced the planned opening date for its new Leesburg store. The official date is Friday, October 11. The Sprouts store is currently under construction in the Battlefield Shopping Center off Edwards...
Jury-duty questionnaires coming to Arlington homes
Approximately 35,000 randomly selected residents of Arlington and neighboring Falls Church soon will be receiving juror-questionnaire postcards from the Arlington Circuit Court. Those receiving the questionnaires are required by law to respond online within 10 days. Responses will be used to qualify residents for jury duty during calendar year 2025.
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