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Washington Spirit owner pledges millions to women’s sports, including USA Women’s Rugby
Kang will earmark $50 million in seed funding and matching contributions though her new nonprofit, London-based Kynisca Sports International. The nonprofit’s goal is to eventually raise $100 million to support women’s sports. She cofounded Falls Church, Virginia-based government contractor Cognosante, which was acquired by Accenture Federal Services this...
Meet ‘Mr. Green’ – again – at ANC 3F’s Aug. 5 meeting on its medical cannabis dispensary application
The Van Ness neighborhood’s first introduction to Mr. Green, a business now applying to the DC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) for a medical marijuana license, was over a few days in March. A “Coming Soon” banner appeared at 4302 Connecticut Avenue, indicating a recreational cannabis gifting shop would be moving in.
How to Create Housing Co-ops: A Washington, DC, Policy Story
The following is a transcript of the video above, from our webinar “Remaking the Economy: How Policy Can Help Tenants Purchase Their Homes.” View the full webinar here. Over time [Washington] DC TOPA [Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act] has enabled the development and preservation of more than 16,000 affordable housing units. And then the 99 limited equity co-ops or more than 4,000 units of affordable limited equity cooperatives in the district—the majority of those were formed under TOPA.
Extreme heat returns to DC region Wednesday; isolated afternoon showers, thunderstorms
WASHINGTON - The extreme heat is returning to the Washington, D.C. area as humidity builds and temperatures climb into the upper-90s on Wednesday. FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes says expect a mostly sunny day with highs near 96 degrees. Heat index readings that combine temperature and humidity are expected to reach at least 100 degrees.
‘Crime is out of control,’ rages Target shopper as store forced to close after thieves smashed up front in horror attack
A TARGET customer claims crime is running rampant in one important US city. Consumers had to cancel their shopping plans after damage to the store forced its closure. On July 29, 2024, Fox meteorologist Jennifer Delgado took to X to report on crime at a Washington DC Target. She shared a photo and video showing […]
VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC
LOUISVILLE, Ky., — Through the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) resolutions process yesterday, we reaffirmed our commitment to support the state of Israel with the passage of Resolution No. 414. I want to bring to your attention to why this is so important. You may have seen anti-war protesters...
With Taste and See Kitchen Ministry, Blandford hopes to spread food and faith
This year in the Kentucky Holy Land, Taste and See Kitchen Ministry is taking Jesus’ message to feed the hungry to heart. Described by founder Jamie Blandford as something along the lines of Meals on Wheels, he and his wife Sharon, after reaching out earlier in the month to contacts in the Marion, Washington, and Nelson tri-county area to identify those in need of a good meal will cook up homemade microwavable meals to be delivered on the third Saturday of a month.
Southeast DC neighborhood rallies to stop violence, boycott liquor store
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s been one week since three women were shot on a street in Southeast. Now, the area’s neighborhood association says it’s had enough, rallying for change and boycotting a liquor store. “Stop the killing and shut ’em down,” one man shouted into a megaphone. The Nelson Place Block Association along […]
Vandals who defaced Union Station wanted by US Park Police
U.S. Park Police are asking the public for help identifying multiple individuals they say were responsible for vandalizing statues and monuments around Union Station in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to D.C.
Woodrow Wilson HS educates fall athletes and parents on cardiac emergency plans
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Sports can be a great way to keep your heart healthy. But what happens when the heart fails during normal physical activity? Woodrow Wilson High School is educating fall sports athletes and their parents on how to handle a cardiac emergency. This is a result of the West Virginia Legislature mandating […]
Middle School Students Complete Summer School with Project-Based Learning
Teachers, parents and community members who attended the "Math Matters in the Garden Showcase" saw 2-D and 3-D renderings of a sustainable community garden that students created. The post Middle School Students Complete Summer School with Project-Based Learning appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Community looking forward to tech incubator coming to Union Market
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Union Market could soon be known for more than just restaurants and warehouses. “Definitely did not have a clue that it would turn into what it’s turning into right now,” said neighbor Gerardo Cruz. Capital Factory, which has its headquarters in Texas, is working on a tech incubator at Union […]
Perdue AgriBusiness agrees to $12 million settlement with the Maryland Department of Environment
Baltimore — Perdue AgriBusiness LLC and the Maryland Department of Environment agreed to a $12 million settlement for air pollution violations at their Salisbury soybean facility. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and Maryland Department of Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain announced the settlement Wednesday. At issue was Perdue's withdrawal of an initial permit application in 2017 to create new equipment, then failing to reapply before expanding its operations with new equipment in 2022. The complaint filed at Wicomico County Circuit Court said the use of unauthorized equipment increased air pollution emissions in the region.Perdue is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore and operates grain,...
To Maximize the Impact of Curriculum Mandates, Follow the Science of Reading
This is part two of a three-part series spotlighting school leaders across Maryland who have recently implemented high-quality literacy curricula. (See our prior installment) Gary Willow is Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Washington County Public Schools in Hagerstown; below, he shares how the district nurtured homegrown expertise and built community support to ensure […]
Join and Register for the DC Area Drupal Meetup on August 1st
The DC Area Drupal Meetup Group has announced the relaunch of the Drupal Maryland and Drupal DC Meetups, alternating monthly between DC and Maryland. The first event is on August 1, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT, at Launch Workplaces in Gaithersburg, Maryland, located at 9841 Washingtonian Blvd.
Head to WTMD’s First Thursday Festival, or risk FOMO.
WTMD’s First Thursday Festival returns tomorrow. The homegrown affair takes place every summer at the Canton Waterfront Park and features artists from Maryland. Tyler LaPorte, afternoon host and WTMD Interim Program Director, joins Midday to discuss the the upcoming event and what visitors can expect.
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