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Outdoor trash problem in Southeast, DC addressed after WUSA9 report
WASHINGTON — Less than a day after a WUSA9 report highlighting a trash problem affecting neighbors in Southeast, D.C., work crews responded to help clean up the neighborhood. Residents in Southeast D.C. had a big mess on their hands. They reached out to WUSA9 after they said there'd been...
Maryland Attorney General Announces Conviction of Maryland Man for Illegally Selling Handgun in Baltimore City; Defendant Was One of 10 Charged in Seizure of 18 Kilograms of Cocaine
The Maryland Attorney General’s Office issued the following news release on Wednesday, July 3, 2024:. “Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced the guilty verdict of Tony Horne Jr., 43, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, on all charges, including the illegal possession and sale of a regulated firearm, relating to a long-term investigation into drug traffickers operating in and around areas in Anne Arundel County and Baltimore City, Maryland.
Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division aids in resolving disputes.
The Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division in Washington, D.C., offers services to help people resolve disputes through mediation and other dispute resolution methods. They assist parties both online and in-person. To access more information about the services provided by Multi-Door, visit their website at http://www.dccourts.gov/superior-court/multi-door-dispute-resolution-division. Source: D.C. Courts. Source Type: Community.
D.C. road closures and checkpoints for the NATO Summit
Image courtesy D.C. mayor's officeThe NATO Summit taking place July 9-11 means road and sidewalk closures for many blocks around the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and near the White House — before and after the summit.Why it matters: Residents will need to exercise patience and plan ahead.State of play: Around the convention center emergency no-parking will be in effect from Saturday at 6am until July 12 at 6pm.From July 8 to 11, a large screening perimeter will require drivers and pedestrians to pass through checkpoints, such as on Q Street between 11th and 7th Streets and at H...
Mayor Bowser Declares Extended Heat Emergency in Washington, D.C. Amid Scorching Temperatures
With temperatures soaring to potentially dangerous levels, Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated an Extended Heat Emergency in Washington, D.C., which will be in effect from Friday, July 5 through Tuesday, July 9. The Mayor's office is urging the public to remain cautious during this period as the thermometer is expected to register 95 degrees Fahrenheit or beyond. According to the announcement, the combination of high temperatures and humidity can lead to heat-related illnesses, and all residents are encouraged to utilize available resources to remain safe.
America desperately needs to bring back civics in education
Civil society has deteriorated over the last three decades as people have withdrawn from civic life. The root cause of this trend lies in our failed education system, which has substituted nation-building civic education with destructive activism. I’ve seen the results of this failed education firsthand in the classroom as a political science professor. Today’s […]
News You Can Use July 2024
Fire and Ambulance response times are at risk! Fire Chief cutting staffing at several Fire Stations! Beltsville! Calverton! Vansville! Laurel! College Park! Greenbelt! Berwyn Heights! Residents! Business Owners@ Employees! Your Lives! Homes and Businesses are at Risk! Seconds matter for a medical emergency! Seconds Matter with a Fire! Tell Friends and Neighbors to call and email! We Need to Stand Up! We Need to Stand Up Together! We Need to be Seen and Heard Together! Our Communities Matter! Our Businesses Matter! Our Homes Matter and Our LIVES MATTER! Keep PGFD Career Firefighters and EMT at Beltsville Volunteer Fire Station 31! We Need to Keep BVFD 31 FULLY STAFFED 24/7. We Need to KEEP Career Firefighters and EMT (Ambulance) at Greenbelt and Berwyn Heights Stations Too! Beginning July 1st Fire Chief Green is pulling County Fire and EMT from stations along the Route 1 and Maryland 201 corridor. Bunker Hill and Berwyn Heights are losing All of their County Fire and EMT. Greenbelt will only have EMT (Ambulance) 11 am - 11 pm. Moving forward there will be 3 Fully Staffed stations from College Park to Laurel. College Park, Beltsville and Calverton. Please Call and write.
Mayor Bowser Hosts Dazzling Second Annual 'Fourth of July in the District Concert' in Washington D.C.
Washington, D.C. residents were invited to celebrate Independence Day in style as Mayor Muriel Bowser teamed up with various organizations to host the second annual 'Fourth of July in the District Concert' according to a press release from DC.gov. For those seeking a patriotic bash, the free public event kicked off at 5:00 p.m. on Pennsylvania Avenue NW, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis, and a live broadcast by CNN starting at 7 pm ET.
Food for Thought: Washington, D.C. Fined $4.4M for Fumbling Food Assistance, Struggling Families Left in the Lurch
Mistakes and Missteps: Washington, D.C. Fined $4.4 Million for Food Assistance Errors. Families Left Hungry: District’s Struggling System Slows Down Food Aid. According to WashingTonExaminer, Washington, D.C. is being fined $4.4 million by the government because it makes too many mistakes when giving food assistance to people who need it. This is the second year in a row that Washington, D.C. has made too many mistakes. This means that 20% of the people who get help don’t get the right amount of money. This can cause families to go hungry because it takes a long time to fix the mistakes.
Public Statement Regarding Prince George’s County Summer Staffing Plan For Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department
GREENBELT, MD — The City of Greenbelt expressed concerns regarding Prince George’s County’s decision to reassign career firefighters from the Greenbelt Volunteer Fire Department, Station 835, effective June 30, 2024. This move, part of the County’s effort to address critical staffing shortages, will significantly impact the response time and services to the Greenbelt Community.
Metro reports highest Fourth of July ridership since 2015
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Metro said that those in the DMV celebrated Independence Day “in a big way.” Officials reported that it was the biggest Fourth of July for Metrorail since 2015, reporting more than 440,000 trips on Thursday. Metro said there were 66,000 trips at the Smithsonian Metro Station and also reported the […]
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