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Baked by Oscar shines in Small Business spotlight
Washington, D.C. (7News) — Good Morning Washington's small business spotlight featured Baked by Oscar on Friday. Head baker and CEO Bernard Hannibal Jr. Joined the crew to talk about why he started the company in homage to his father. You can order from Baked by Oscar and learn more...
Ridge View Student’s Representation Of South Carolina At Ala Girls Nation
Ridge View High School’s Jada-Love Roper has been chosen as one of the 100 high school seniors to attend the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The program, established in 1947, aims to impart exceptional civic education to its attendees, introducing them to the workings of the federal government.
Bay Paddle Recap: A Wild Weekend on the Water
At 6:30 a.m. on a breezy Saturday morning, you might think the Kent Island Yacht Club would be a quiet place to be. Not if its the morning of the 2024 Bay Paddle! With four events going on simultaneously, over 200 racers from all across the country gathered at the Club for the annual event that has has become a highlight for paddlers all over the mid-Atlantic.
MPD searching for man accused of hitting officer with object during DC protest
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is working to identify a man who was accused of hitting a police officer with an object during a protest in Northeast, D.C. Police said just after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, officers were assisting law enforcement partners in the Unit block of Massachusetts Avenue, Northeast. That’s […]
Michael Lipitz Is GW’s Associate Vice President and Director of Athletics
George Washington University President Ellen M. Granberg announced Friday that Michael Lipitz has been named the university's associate vice president and director of athletics, effective Aug. 19. Lipitz, a seasoned athletics administrator who has demonstrated a commitment to driving results in competition, the classroom and the community, has been director...
Today* in Hawks*** around Town – A Rafter of Turkeys!!
Thanks to Nick for sending: “Family of wild turkeys in Forest Hills by soapstone park.”. If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Booz Allen Hamilton has added 2,500 employees in the last year
McLean, Virginia-based government consulting giant Booz Allen Hamilton, one of the largest employers in the D.C. region, continues to grow its ranks of consulting professionals, with the addition of 800 new employees in the second quarter. In the past year, Booz Allen has grown its head count by 2,500, or...
Meet the minds behind The Black Sheep's Bacon Tower
WASHINGTON (7News) — Christopher Foley, General Manager of The Black Sheep Restaurant and Daniel Lozano, Executive Sous Chef joined us to share some good eats on the menu. Find out what it takes to make their famous Bacon Tower. The Black Sheep is located at 9935 Discovery Blvd. in...
Toll Brothers Apartment Living Signs Major Retail Lease at Vermeer, a Luxury Mixed-use Multifamily Community Opening in Washington DC
Toll Brothers Apartment Living, the rental division of Toll Brothers, Inc., the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, announced the signing of Gold’s Gym as its first retail tenant at Vermeer, a luxury mixed-use multifamily community located at 113 Potomac Avenue SW in Washington, D.C. The deal was...
Wildfires prompt expanded fire restrictions on BLM lands across Washington
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash.-The Bureau of Land Management is expanding public use fire restrictions in all counties across the state starting July 26. Restrictions on fires, vehicle use, smoking and shooting are expanding on BLM-managed public lands in Washington due to recent wildfire activity and an increase in human-caused wildfires, according to a BLM press release.
Third man accused of homicide in Oakton arrested in DC, police say
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, arrested a third person in connection to Saturday’s homicide in Oakton. Authorities said they arrested 20-year-old Wilmer Adli Guzman, of no fixed address, in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday in connection to the murder of Nicacio Hernandez Gonzalez, 47, of Fairfax.
Antinori Now Sole Owner of Col Solare Winery
Tuscany’s Marchesi Antinori has purchased sole ownership of Col Solare, the Washington winery the two companies launched as a 50-50 partnership in 1995. The sale includes the brand, a winery and 29 acres of vines, mostly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon. Col Solare production is approximately 5,000 cases. Marchesi Antinori is a family-owned company that traces its roots back to the 14th century and it established Col Solare in 1995 as a 50-50 joint venture with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. The two companies have worked together since then to establish the estate’s wines, building a dedicated winery and planting the estate vineyard on Red Mountain in 2006. The new acquisition comes a year after the Italian producer took on full ownership of Napa’s Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, another partnership between Antinori and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. The sale price was not disclosed.
Affordable Rental Opportunity– Opening Fall 2024
Affordable Rental Opportunity– Opening Fall 2024. 610 Park Road NW, Washington, DC 20010 – Park View Neighborhood. *Minimum income limits do not apply if the household receives mobile housing assistance (VASH, Section 8, MRVP, etc.) HH Size50% AMI60% AMI80% AMI. 1$54,150$64,980$86,640. 2$61,900$74,280$99,040. 3$69,650$83,580$111,440. 4$77,350$92,820$123,760. 5$83,550$100,260$133,680. 6$89,750$107,700$143,600. 7$95,950$115,410$153,520. 8$102,150$122,580$163,440.
Big 26 Baseball Classic pitting Pa. vs. Maryland lands at FNB Field
Pennsylvania is hoping to regain an advantage over Maryland Friday as the Big 26 Baseball Classic opens at FNB Field, the home of the Harrisburg Senators. The All-Star showcase, featuring prep standouts in the Class of 2025 and ‘26, is operated by the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Event Authority.
Metropolitan Police Seize 42 Illegal Firearms in One Week in Washington D.C.
The streets of Washington D.C. saw a substantial amount of illegal firearms taken out of circulation last week, as the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) placed numerous individuals under arrest while gathering up a collection of weapons that included various pistols, assault rifles, and even a BB gun, their efforts detailed in a recent report.
5 teens suspected in Capitol Hill armed robbery
WASHINGTON - Authorities say five teens, one who was armed with a handgun, are suspected in a late-night armed robbery in D.C.’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Police responded to the 1100 block of Constitution Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Thursday where the robbery took place. No injuries were reported. Investigators are...
‘It’s definitely a letdown’: Repeat thefts cause another CVS in DC to close
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Another CVS in Washington, D.C. is officially closed and a representative with the company has a theory why: repeat thieves. It’s unclear if thefts contributed to the closure of the shop on Kennedy Street NW, which has been slated to close for more than a month and officially shut its […]
Lusby Community Gathers For Vigil Of Local Teen And Suicide Prevention
LUSBY, Md. – Families came out to remember Jaden Simpson, a 15 year old, who took his life on July 7, 2024. On Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 p.m. at the Basketball Court & Garden inside the Chesapeake Ranch Club, a suicide prevention and vigil was held. While it was a somber event, the theme was “let your light shine.”
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