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New chaperone policy in effect for kids under 15 years old at Six Flags
Six Flags has implemented a new chaperone policy, which started July 26. All guests 15 years old or younger must be with an adult who is at least 21 years old after 4 p.m., according to Six Flags’ Park Policies page. The change impacts all Six Flags parks, including...
Man steals $600 from person inside Southeast DC bank, police say
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. police are looking for a man who allegedly stole money from a person while they were inside a bank in Southeast, D.C. in June. On June 3, a man was inside a bank in the 600 block of Pennsylvania Avenue in Southeast, D.C. when he saw someone taking some money out. The man allegedly snatched the money, which amounted to $600, and fled the scene in broad daylight.
Suspect charged in fatal carjacking of Silver Spring woman
A man has been charged in a carjacking that left a Maryland woman dead after she was struck by her own vehicle. Jose Aguilar-Martinez, 21, has been charged with carjacking and is being held without bond at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in Virginia, according to a news release from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office.
Alexandria Black History Museum receives grant to jump-start next step in digitization project
A historical collection ranging from NBA player Earl Lloyd to Mayor Bill Euille could be going digital soon. The Alexandria Black History Museum (902 Wythe Street) is receiving a $99,772 grant to help digitize its extensive collection and make more of its exhibits available online. This is the second Museum...
Old Town chili spot Hard Times expansion to include new second-floor porch
Hard Times (1404 King Street) is scheduled to close sometime this year to undergo extensive interior renovations, but a new Special Use Permit said those plans could now include new second-floor outdoor porch seating. The SUP says the plan is to “add new second floor outdoor porch with seating for...
Blair Student Takes Home Silver Medal…But Not at the Olympics
Montgomery Blair High School student Kian Dhawan, of Silver Spring, has a silver medal to brag about. But it didn’t come at the Paris Olympics. Dhawan’s medal was awarded by The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) in its USA Biolympiad National Finals held at Marymount University in Virginia.
Delivery driver on scooter found shot and killed near DC's Catholic University
A man who worked as a food delivery driver to support his seven children and send money home to Venezuela was found shot and killed Monday night near The Catholic University of America’s campus in Northeast D.C. Ruben Muñoz-Romero, of Takoma Park, Maryland, was the victim, police said. He...
Calendar: Play Readings, Workshops, and Short-Run Theater Events in the DMV
Play readings and workshops offer a chance to see exciting new work at various stages of development. Want to see the next big thing while it’s still being crafted? Get in on the ground level and see the creative process in action. Featuring new plays and musicals by local and national artists, here are the upcoming play readings and workshops in the DMV.
Preview: Spirit faces Chicago Red Stars in Richmond for Summer Cup Clash
Richmond, Va. (07/30/2024) – The Washington Spirit will face the Chicago Red Stars on Wednesday evening in both sides’ final group stage match of the NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup. The match begins at 7:30 p.m. EDT at City Stadium in Richmond, Virginia and will be broadcast on Paramount+.
Maryland Women's Soccer Announces Game on Big Ten Network
COLLEGE PARK, MD -- The Big Ten announced its women's soccer television schedule for the 2024 season in a release on Tuesday. The Maryland women's soccer program will play one of its regular season games on the Big Ten Network when the Terps head to Champaign, Illinois to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sept. 29 at 3 PM.
Victim’s Girlfriend Refuses to Testify in Homicide Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe ordered a homicide victim’s girlfriend arrested and charged with contempt of court because she refused to testify on July 29. Bernard Matthews, 44, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder...
Green Day Kicks Off North American Leg Of ‘Saviors’ Stadium Tour At Nationals Park
After giving European fans the time of their lives, Green Day kicked off the North American leg of their “Saviors Tour” in front of 41,000-plus rockers at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on July 29. The band hailing from Northern California played a career-spanning 37-song set, which not only included songs from their latest studio album Saviors but also performances of iconic albums Dookie and American Idiot in their entirety.
Today’s Rental was chosen for the proximity to the development at Walter Reed, Silver Spring and the price, obviously
This rental is located at 7701 Georgia Ave., NW. The Craigslist ad says:. “$1,300 / 352ft2 – Available Now, Newly Renovated Studio, Tour Today. Full kitchens with breakfast bar, deep bath tubs, and a great location. 24 hour emergency maintenance available, on site staff, community room, and dry cleaners on site.
Arrest made after cash register stolen from DC restaurant: police
WASHINGTON - D.C. police have made an arrest after a cash register and other property were stolen from a restaurant in the District. Authorities say 35-year-old Victor Thomas Newcity was taken into custody Monday after a tip from a community member who recognized him from previously released surveillance camera images.