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DC Mayor Bowser activates heat emergency for Wednesday
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As the summer heat continues to hit the DMV, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated a heat emergency for Wednesday. The emergency will go into effect at 2 p.m. This comes as temperatures are expected to hit the high 90s. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors or visit cooling centers […]
Green Line disrupted after man hit by train at Fort Totten Metro Station
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Several first responders worked to recover the body of a man who died after a train hit him at the Fort Totten Metro Station on Wednesday. In a post on X around 11:20 a.m., the DC Fire and EMS Department shared that agencies including the Metro Transit Police Department were […]
Cameron Station residents holding ’emergency town hall’ in response to S. Pickett Street plans
Move over Seminary Road, there’s a new “road diet” fight brewing. S. Pickett Street is a four-lane roadway running between Duke Street and Edsall Road in the West End and — crucially for this story — runs adjacent to the Cameron Station neighborhood. The Alexandria’s...
5 Art Festivals and Fairs in the DC Area You Need to Check Out
September 14–15 location_on Alexandria. At Old Town’s premier art event, in picturesque John Carlyle Square, you can browse jury-selected creations including sculpture, painting, jewelry, pottery, textiles, and more by artists from around the country. Admission: Free. DC Art All Night. September 27–28 location_on Throughout DC. language Website.
Kennedy Center announces second annual free Local Theatre Festival
The Kennedy Center announces the return of the Local Theatre Festival at The REACH on Saturday, August 24, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. This free, day-long event celebrates the DMV’s (DC, Maryland, Virginia) rich theatrical community, and highlights the innovative work of local theater companies and playwrights. This year’s...
Dan Rodricks: These Black golfers played through segregation on Maryland greens. They became champions. | STAFF COMMENTARY
Things turned out pretty well: Al Wilson and Tim McCready, who learned to golf back when racist laws kept most Black people off Maryland greens unless they were caddies, ended up hitting thousands of long, sweet drives and teaching hundreds of men and women to do the same. The bonus: They’ve been best friends for nearly 60 years, since their days on the Morgan State University golf team, and ...
MM 7.31: Maryland volleyball solidifies nonconference schedule
Maryland volleyball has finalized its nonconference schedule for the 2024 season, the team announced Tuesday. The Terps will play 11 nonconference opponents this season in addition to their 20 Big Ten contests. Their nonconference play begins with a tournament in Baton Rouge, La., hosted by LSU, where they will face Troy, LSU and New Hampshire.
Student-achievement notes, 8/1/24 edition
• Garrett Bennett of Vienna earned a master of science degree in biotechnology, biosecurity and biodefense; Delvauhn Palmer of McLean earned a bachelor of science degree in cybersecurity management and policy; Eric Kruger of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration; and Noah Sorah of Vienna earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration during recent commencement exercises at the University of Maryland Global Campus.