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Washington places 2nd at Jr. High golf match
Forty-four junior high golfers gathered at The Greens Golf Course on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Washington Court House with a chance to compete in the first league match of the year. With the start of a new season, it offered the players a chance to compete, develop camaraderie with...
Jody Frisch, Entertainment and Washington PR Pro Who Worked for WGA, SAG-AFTRA, Craig Anderson Prods., Dies at 68
Jody Frisch, a longtime communications executive who worked for decades in Hollywood and Washington, D.C., died Aug. 21 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles of pancreatic cancer. She was 68. Throughout her career, Frisch worked for such organizations as the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA. From 2006 through 2009 at WGA, a period that encompassed the guild’s 100-day strike in late 2007 through mid-February 2008, she served as director of public policy and government affairs. She worked for the guild in D.C. and L.A. She later moved on to SAG-AFTRA as a strategic communications and public affairs executive in...
Lubbock Teen Walks 1,600 Miles from the Hub City to Washington D.C.
Forrest Gump who? In efforts to raise awareness for social security reform, this Lubbock High School senior made an incredible trek to Capitol Hill. Eliseo Jimenez, 17, decided to walk over 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. in the name of social security reform. According to the nonprofit New...
The Weekend Scene: National Book Festival, Opera in the Outfield and more things to do in the DC area
Subscribe to The Weekend Scene newsletter to get our picks delivered straight to your inbox — every Wednesday. Sometimes, it feels like you can't leave home without spending a bunch of money. But if you're on the hunt for free and cheap stuff to do in the D.C. area, this weekend has lots of good news for you.
Congratulations to Gallaudet faculty receiving tenure
Read these profiles to learn about their innovative research and years of service to Gallaudet. Dr. Collins became part of the Gallaudet community in 2003 as a Hearing Undergraduate (HUG). She believes immersion in American Sign Language (ASL) and working with deaf communities has greatly influenced her teaching approach. Collins fondly recalls her early connections with Deaf church members in Atlanta and remembers when Deaf people vetted potential interpreters and encouraged them to get professionally trained.
Judge Rules Probable Cause In A Shooting Case
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Eric Glover ruled there was sufficient evidence for probable cause that a suspect committed a shooting during a hearing on Aug. 22. Tyquan Wiggins, 19, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon...
Today’s Rental was chosen for the window and the washer, obviously
This rental is located at 3146 16th Street, NW near Irving Street. The Craigslist ad says:. “$2,350 / 1br – 869ft2 – Patio plus Large 1BDRM for ONLY $2350!. Welcome Home to a modern, avant-garde community that gives you an immediate sense of home and comfort. The building is built with service in mind. Technology that is functional and convenient makes life just a little easier….
Maine man pleads not guilty to Jan. 6 charges
WASHINGTON — A man from Kittery has pleaded not guilty to several charges related to the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Lincoln Deming pleaded not guilty Wednesday in federal court in Washington, D.C., and is due back in court on Oct. 2. Deming is charged with civil...
State Board of Ed to discuss proposed early education literacy policy
The Maryland State Board of Education will host a hearing Tuesday to hear public comment on a proposed statewide K-3 literacy comprehension policy. The Maryland State Department of Education released the second draft of the policy on Wednesday. The board will discuss the proposed policy at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday during the board’s regular monthly meeting. At 3:30 p.m., the board will conduct an ...
Asian American Center awarded $3.9M to expand apprenticeship programs
The Asian American Center of Frederick was one of several Maryland organizations to get money from the U.S. Department of Labor for new apprenticeship opportunities for underrepresented communities. AACF, a nonprofit community organization, was awarded nearly $4 million to establish more registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programs for immigrants, according to a news release from ...
More details emerge on Capital Bikeshare
Fairfax County offered more details on the Capital Bikeshare stations coming to the Mason and Braddock districts at a virtual community meeting on Aug. 22. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation is planning to add 16 Capital Bikeshare docking stations to Annandale, Seven Corners, and Bailey’s Crossroads, but they won’t be installed until late 2025 or 2026, said transportation planner Hannah Cacner.
DC Man Charged In Brutal Murder Of Capitol Heights Girlfriend
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. – The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit charged a suspect in connection with the murder of his girlfriend. The suspect is 65-year-old William Snipes of Washington, DC. He’s charged with the murder of 60-year-old Sharon Moore of Capitol Heights. The victim...
Senator Carozza Urges State to Postpone Approval of US Wind Project in West OC Harbor
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Maryland State Senator Mary Beth Carozza is urging the Maryland Board of Public Works to delay the approval of a proposed offshore wind project in Worcester County. In a letter to the board, Carozza requested that the state postpone the issuance of a license that U.S. Wind requires to move forward with the project.
Maryland named most foul-mouthed state, Virginia ranked fourth
MARYLAND - Maryland has been named the number one state that swears the most, according to a new study. A study released by Wordtips tracked the number of swear words posted on the social media site X, analyzing 170 million geotagged posts to determine the most and least foul-mouthed state. Virginia was named the fourth state that swears the most, with Louisiana being second, and Georgia being the third.
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