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MPD Seeks Public Help in Northeast Shooting and Armed Robbery Case
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently seeking assistance from the public in apprehending a suspect linked to a recent shooting and armed robbery incident. The crime, which unfolded in the early morning hours inside a residential building, has since left one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the official...
River Club opens on Georgetown waterfront this weekend
River Club, a waterfront restaurant in Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River, opens Saturday. The restaurant is opening in redesigned space that was formerly home to Bangkok Joe’s, which closed last year. The newly designed space has three indoor dining rooms and an outdoor terrace. River Club’s...
Maryland takes control of historic Pimlico Race Course as it prepares for makeover
BALTIMORE -- The state of Maryland has officially taken ownership of Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course as it plans to redevelop the venue.The Stronach Group transferred ownership on Monday to the state which will begin demolition to make Pimlico a year-round site for thoroughbred racing.All racing, training and wagering operations at the home of the Preakness Stakes will cease on Sept. 1. Site work and demolition is expected to start this fall.The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes will be held at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. The race will move to Laurel in 2026.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure in May to rebuild Baltimore's historic but antiquated race course and transfer the track to state control.Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.The process involves Maryland taking over control of the track, building a training center and eventually closing Laurel Park to shift full-time racing to Pimlico.The plan includes renovating the track surface and grandstand, adding additional stalls and a new training track, as well as redevelop the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood.
Kennedy Center to host exhibition spotlighting disabled artists
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. In Washington D.C., the public reception for the art exhibition Interchange is being hosted by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as part of the Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program.
WCSC hosts 10 for summer 2024 DC internships
Seven Eastern Mennonite University students, two Viterbo University students and one Goshen College student are gaining professional experience this summer at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC). The center, located in the nation’s capital since 1976, is a program of Eastern Mennonite University. The semester-long experience is also...
"The cheapest insurance you can have" says head of UMD Shock Trauma
If you’re banged up in a car crash somewhere in the Free State or if you’re shot on the street, chances are you’ll be transported quickly -- maybe by helicopter -- to the R Adams Cowley Shock-Trauma Center at the University of Maryland. The sixty-five hundred badly injured patients admitted there each year get the highest level of trauma care in the U.S. But even though it’s the heart of Maryland’s exceptional Emergency Medical Services, the Shock-Trauma center has struggled for money.
‘This is literally life or death’: DC council member expresses frustration with 911 call center problems
Frustrated D.C. residents continue voicing concerns and fears over the District’s 911 call center, saying their calls are still being dropped or never answered. One D.C. council member says she wants answers. Ward 1 Council member Brianne Nadeau said she’s seen an uptick in complaints from her constituents. For...
Alexandria swears in new fire chief from Rochester, New York
Alexandria swore in Felipe Hernandez Jr. as the city’s new fire chief in a ceremony at City Hall yesterday (Tuesday). Hernandez, previously the fire chief for the City of Rochester, New York, will lead the Alexandria Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. “This is a great fire department,” said...
Sweltering Fourth of July Expected in Washington D.C. with Highs of 94 Degrees and Possible Storms
Washington D.C. gears up for a sweltering Independence Day with temperatures expected to peak at 94 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. The federal city's weather forecast promises a mixed bag of sunshine, clouds, and potential thunderstorms over the coming week, with a 50 percent chance of precipitation on the Fourth of July. NWS reports that the heat index may climb as high as 100 degrees, prompting residents to find ways to stay cool amidst the celebration.
“NRP Group To Begin Construction On Fully Affordable Housing Apartment Serving Washington, D.C.’s NoMa and Union Market Neighborhoods”
“The NRP Group, a vertically integrated, best-in-class developer, builder, and manager of multifamily housing, in partnership with Marshall Heights Community Development Organization, Inc. (MHCDO), has closed on construction financing for Emblem, a 115-unit, entirely affordable housing community in the middle of the thriving NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. The community will be entirely reserved for families and individuals earning up to 30% and 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws
The Office of State Prosecutor failed to use a competitive bid process to purchase the system. State auditors said the agency also failed to provide a written justification for using a sole source contract when it spent more than $131,000 on the system between 2020 and 2023. The post Auditor: State Prosecutor ran afoul of procurement laws appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Two From DC Charged in Roxbury Store Burglary
ROXBURY, NJ – Two of four people suspected of burglarizing the Couture Traders store in Ledgewood last month have been charged in relation to the incident, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO). It said both suspects, Marcus K. Gallmon, 20, and Andre Harrison, 22, are from Washington, DC. They were charged on June 21 with theft by unlawful taking, conspiracy, burglary, criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools, resisting arrest, obstruction and hindering, said the prosecutor’s office.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Both are scheduled to appear July 29 before state Superior Court Judge...
Fireworks to Light Up Night (and Day) Skies
While most cities will blast off fireworks on the Fourth of July, Alexandria has its own celebration later this month. Alexandria’s 275th birthday party (and the United States’ 248th birthday party) is set for Saturday, July 13. Alexandria was founded in 1749 and re-chartered in 1852 (after a...
DC Fourth of July celebration road closures and parking restrictions
Washington, D.C. will be jammed packed this week as the country prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. Special closures and security access points are in place on the National Mall and Memorial Parks ahead of the annual fireworks display. Medical aid stations, restrooms, and other amenities are also in place for the festivities.
Notes: Animal control investigating death of dog boarded at Potomac Yard PetSmart
☀️ Today’s weather: Sunny skies and a high near 88 will be accompanied by a south wind at 5-10 mph. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 72 and a south wind at 6-10 mph. On Independence Day, expect partly sunny skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, a high near 96, heat index values as high as 101, a south wind at 5-7 mph, and a 50% chance of precipitation.
PHOTOS: Baby trumpeter swans grow to half the size of their parents at Maryland Zoo
BALTIMORE, Md. (DC News Now) — Look at them go! In just one month, the two young trumpeter swans at the Maryland Zoo have grown to be half their parents’ size. In an update posted Tuesday on the X platform, the zoo shared photos of the young swans — also called cygnets. On June 3, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. NEWS – Victim’s bike thrown on metro track and stabbed, suspect still at large
A violent incident occurred at the Metro Center station in Washington, D.C., where a suspect stabbed a man and subsequently threw a bike onto the tracks in front of an oncoming train. The attack left the man critically injured. Metro officials and law enforcement responded promptly to secure the area...
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