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AfriThrive Uses State Grant to Increase Growth of African Specialty Crops
AfriThrive in Silver Spring was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of Maryland specialty crops. AfriThrive received $30,237.84 to support immigrant and refugee beginner farmers across three counties to cultivate, preserve and increase demand for African specialty crops. AfriThrive will use the...
Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
Moore Takes a (Hot Dog) Stand and Warnock Recalls His Baltimore Days in DNC Notebook
Governor Wes Moore (D) and Governor JB Pritzker (D) were seen savoring a classic Chicago-style hot dog on Thursday. They were joined by Illinois first lady Mary Kathryn Muenster, who observed the delightful moment. The photo captured the governors indulging in the iconic food, showcasing their appreciation for the local culinary culture.
Residents of new DC luxury apartment building complain of flooding, rising fees
Residents of a new luxury apartment building in D.C.'s NoMa neighborhood are furious after the building flooded and their utility fees continue to spike. Cielo resident Alessandra Torres said the leak started in her bathroom about 1 a.m. Thursday. She said she and her boyfriend bailed with buckets, but after a couple of hours, they faced a torrent. Beyond their door, it sounded like a babbling brook.
The Spotlight: Washington's juvenile justice crisis
This week's episode of The Spotlight with David Rose covers Washington's "broken" juvenile justice system, a vicious attack and robbery carried out by five juveniles, and the Mexican drug cartel's grip on western Washington.
Woman grazed by bullet after man shoots into home during argument in Fairfax County, police say
FAIRFAX, Va. — Police are on the scene of what they are calling a "domestic-related shooting" in Franconia Friday night. According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the shooting happened in the 5900 block of Saint Giles Way. Investigators say a man and a woman got into an argument...
The Ultimate CFB Talent & Development Dashboard
The newly developed College Football Talent Development Dashboard compiles player data from the 2014 recruiting class onward, utilizing 247 Sports data to assess talent development at UW Washington and other programs. This dashboard includes metrics like career scores, which reflect player performance while accounting for recruiting rankings, and offers insights into the correlation between star ratings and subsequent success. Notably, it captures the development outcomes of various programs, showcasing how Washington's players have exceeded expectations compared to their peers. Additionally, the dashboard allows users to explore current rosters and analyze how teams are stacking up ahead of the upcoming season.
Two Restaurants and a Nail Spa Were Burglarized Friday Morning
On August 23, Takoma Park police responded to three commercial burglaries. Police have provided the following information about the burglaries:. 7000 block of Carroll Avenue: At approximately 6:33 am, Takoma Park Police responded to the Solar Nails Spa for a commercial burglary. The front glass door to the business was broken out. It is unknown at this time if property was stolen. Investigation continues. Case #240039795 This incident occurred in Ward 3.
BREAKING: Former AU student gets suspended sentence, three years probation for Leonard Hall case
The former American University student who pleaded guilty to misdemeanor sexual abuse and second-degree burglary was sentenced on Friday to three years of supervised probation for crimes he committed on Oct. 31, 2022, in Leonard Hall. David Kramer-Fried, 21, received a suspended sentence of 15 months for second-degree burglary and...
Visiting the Silver Branch Brewing Company along Montgomery County's Tastemakers Trail
If you’re looking for something to do - head out to Montgomery County for the Tastemakers Trail. It’s a showcase of local beverage makers all weekend long. FOX 5’s Jennifer Delgado joins us live from Silver Spring.
2024 PFL Playoffs 3: Best photos from Washington
Check out these photos from the fights at 2024 PFL Playoffs 3, which featured featherweight and welterweight semifinal playoff bouts at The Anthem in Washington. (Event photos by Cooper Neill, PFL MMA) (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.) Mukhamed Berkhamov def. Ray Cooper III via decision - 2024 PFL...
Carr Properties Inks HQ Lease in Union Market District
Carr Properties announced that KIPP DC, a community of public schools, signed an approximately 16,000 square foot, long-term lease at Signal House, an office building located in the vibrant Union Market District of Washington, DC. KIPP DC was represented by Kamis O’Farrell Lawrence and Michael Goldman of Transwestern in the...
Mother of DC man beaten to death faces accused teenage killers in court
WASHINGTON — On Friday, Reggie Brown's 90-year-old mother sat in the courtroom surrounded by daughters, her granddaughter, and her great-granddaughter while listening to testimony from DC Police Detective Steven Hines and two others. Brown was found beaten to death on the night of Oct. 17, 2023, in the 6200...
DC Council to consider next steps regarding Trayon White
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said Friday that he would be launching a temporary committee to investigate the allegations made against Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White. White was arrested on Sunday on charges of bribery. A 37-page affidavit details four incidents of bribery and suggests White lived at a luxury […]
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