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How do MD nursing homes rate on vital issues? Find out with federal tool
Between 2020 and 2040, Maryland’s population over 60 years old is anticipated to increase by 27 percent from 1.37 million to 1.79 million, according to the state’s plan on aging. And while the majority of older adults nationally (93.5 percent) do not live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, according to one statistic on the website of the National Institutes of Health, a not unimportant number of individuals do live in such facilities. ...
July 31 Back To The Heat Dome And A Few Days With Scattered Late Day Storms
The dog days of summer are here. A stubborn weather pattern will continue to bring us humidity and high heat. Some morning showers have shown up in Southern PA along a weak cold front. The storm chance will be small and more likely near the Bay this afternoon. The odds will continue to increase into Saturday, then just plain hot into next week.
Ongoing arcing insulator problems disrupt Metro service, investigation underway
WASHINGTON (7News) — Riders on the Metro Red Line had a tough morning rush hour Wednesday, as an electrical issue called an arcing insulator led Metro to close both Van Ness-UDC and Tenleytown. The arcing insulator happened in the southbound tunnel between Tenleytown and Van Ness. Metro stopped all...
Metro GM talks about ridership, challenges and where a future station could be
Metro General Manager Randy Clarke just marked two years on the job. On his watch, the transit agency has recovered ridership after the pandemic, opened rail service to Washington Dulles International Airport and installed new faregates to try to prevent fare evasion. News4 checked in with Clarke to talk about...
Professor Angela Gilmore Joins the David A. Clarke School of Law as Interim Dean
“I want to thank all the members of the law school community for their patience and cooperation as we worked through this important decision and planning process. Professor Gilmore provides UDC with an amazing opportunity, and we look forward to supporting and working with her,” said Chief Academic Officer April Massey, Ph.D.
NEW: Heat Advisory issued for Arlington
Another stretch of dangerously hot weather is on tap. The National Weather Service just issued a Heat Advisory for Arlington and surrounding jurisdictions including D.C., Alexandria, Fairfax County and Falls Church. With air temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s expected, paired with heat index values of up to 107, forecasters say...
Alexandria man connected to July rideshare assault facing charges
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — An Alexandria rideshare driver accused of sexually assaulting a passenger in mid-July is facing charges, according to the Alexandria Police Department Wednesday. Ahmed Nasseri, 33, was arrested Sunday after police said he picked up a passenger on July 19 and assaulted the victim near the...
MPD Seeks Information on Suspect in Early Morning Burglary in Northeast
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently on the lookout for a burglary suspect following an incident in Northeast. The crime occurred in the early hours of July 30th, and the police are appealing to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest. According to a press release...
Gov. Moore attends groundbreaking for State Police tactical services building
ANNAPOLIS – Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday joined the Maryland Department of State Police and Maryland Department of General Services for the groundbreaking at the new Maryland State Police
Lisa Gartner joins WaPo as a deputy editor on the long-term investigative team
Lisa Gartner is joining The Washington Post as a deputy editor on the long-term investigative team. She comes to The Post from the San Francisco Chronicle, where, states The Post, “she has served as investigations editor since 2020, overseeing a group of reporters on a string of high-impact, award-winning stories and projects.
The Power of Her Song: Remembering Bernice Johnson Reagon
Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon knew the power of song. She learned it singing in her childhood Baptist church. Later, as an activist in the civil rights movement, her songs helped to change the world. “Song was a way of giving people courage,” says Karen Spellman, who first met Reagon in...
Heat Emergency in Washington, D.C. on July 31: Stay Safe!
A Heat Emergency will be in effect in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, July 31. It is important to stay hydrated, avoid prolonged sun exposure, and look out for seniors, neighbors, and pets during this time. If you encounter someone in distress, you can contact the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311. In case of an immediate safety risk, call 911.
Moore makes state Supreme Court appointment
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore recently appointed of Peter K. Killough to the Supreme Court of Maryland's Fourth Appellate Judicial Circuit. The governor's office made the announcement July 25. "Judge Killough is a public servant in every sense. He has dedicated over a decade of his life to serving the people of Maryland, and we are grateful that he has raised his hand, once again, to make our state better,"...
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.
Notes: Construction starting on Inova Hospital at Landmark in August
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with highs reaching near 95 degrees accompanied by a west wind at 6 to 8 mph. For Wednesday night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am, turning partly cloudy with lows around 76 degrees. The southwest wind will be around 6 mph before becoming calm in the evening, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
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