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Primark opens first store in Virginia
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Primark, the international clothing retailer from Ireland, opened its doors to DMV customers on July 16 in the Tysons Corner Center, its first Virginia location. The Tysons Corner Center said the store officially opened at 11 a.m., welcoming its first customers with a free tote bag and complimentary […]
New poll shows Trump leading in 'battleground' Virginia
(The Center Square) — Another pre-shooting poll conducted before the New York Times/Siena College poll, whose results were released Monday, shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump flip-flopped, with Trump leading Biden by 3%. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Summer 2024 Commonwealth Poll, conducted between June 24 and July 3, revealed 39% of respondents indicating they would vote for Trump if they had to vote then and 36% saying they would vote for Biden. The Times/Siena College poll, conducted in the days just prior to...
Montgomery County police to hold drone program meeting with Bethesda-Chevy Chase community
BETHESDA, Md. - Bethesda-Chevy Chase is next on the list of community town halls to discuss the Montgomery County Police Department’s newer drone program. A meeting with the County Executive, 2nd District Police Commander, and Councilmember is planned for Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School auditorium.
Grandview Senior Living: Your Vibrant Bethesda Future
Bethesda, Md. (7News) — Discover distinctive senior living at The Grandview, a planned continuing care retirement community opening Fall 2025 in the heart of Bethesda, Maryland. As part of the Erickson Senior Living family, The Grandview is committed to fostering an active, engaged, and vibrant lifestyle for its residents....
MPD provides delivery lockers for Amazon Prime Day
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Millions of customers are expected to take advantage of the deals for the last day of Amazon Prime Day. However, thieves are as eager as customers to scoop up packages. A report from Security.org said in 2023, 44% of American customers were victims of a stolen package at some point in […]
Georgetown Stories 2024-2025 cast applications closing soon. Apply now!
Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is closing applications for the Georgetown Stories 2024-2025 cast in just over one week. The Georgetown Stories team consists of students who produce content for the university's digital platforms, sharing their experiences and stories. The application deadline is July 26th, and interested students can apply at https://bit.ly/3W1U5hl.
Carjacking Defendant Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann granted a carjacking defendant’s motion to waive his preliminary hearing on July 16. Larry Fisher, 31, is charged with armed carjacking for his alleged involvement in a carjacking that took...
This Weekend: Lotus and Water Lily Festival at Kenilworth
Temperatures are set to cool to the high eighties this weekend –just in time for the 2024 Lotus and Water Lily Festival, happening from July 19 to July 21 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The ponds are set to burst into clouds of pink with towering lotuses and acres of vibrant water lilies. Join the National Park Service for three days of art, history, food and entertainment.
Librarians share several programs as people find ways to stay cool during extreme heat
BLADENSBURG, Md. (DC News Now) — With the extreme heat over the past few days, families are looking for ways to beat the heat. Local librarians said they’ve noticed more people coming in to enjoy the AC. One of those locations seeing an increase in visitors is the newly built Bladensburg Branch Library. Employees said […]
Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project
RICHMOND, VA — Gov.Glenn Youngkin today announced the allocation of $30.1 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) to the City of Suffolk for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project to support the Port 460 Logistics Center Development in Hampton Roads. This project is said to be vital to the future growth of the […] The post Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia
Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, offered freedom to any enslaved laborers who enlisted with the British. After the war, those Black Loyalists were evacuated to Canada, where their legacy is still honored today. The post About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
News Bytes: Mansion Tax, GU President Suffers Stroke
The District Council passed the city’s $21-billion budget for fiscal 2025 on June 12. The new budget contains a property tax hike, introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, on homes valued at more than $2.5 million. . The D.C. Policy Center wrote: “The so-called ‘mansion tax’ would separate class 1...
What went right and what went wrong in the first half
The All-Star break offers a time for reflection, a chance to hit the pause button and consider everything that’s happened over the last 3 1/2 months. It’s a lot easier to think about the big picture when you don’t have a game to worry about from the night before or another coming the following day.
Montgomery County Council Passes New Tenant Safety Laws for Apartments
The Montgomery County Council passed new tenant safety regulations on Tuesday, prompted by a deadly February 2023 fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex in downtown Silver Spring. The fire claimed the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz and her two dogs. Council Vice President Kate Stewart authored and introduced...
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association
BOM Bank attended the Louisiana Bankers Association’s Washington visit. Pictured left to right: Keith & Karen Miller, Daniel & Lacy Bennett, Ken & Shannon Hale, Jared & Renee Hicks, Daniel & Kristy Lonsberry, Sally & Tyler Murchison. To report an issue or typo with this article – CLICK HERE...
Montgomery County country clubs saw pandemic-era revenue growth
Bretton Woods Golf Club in Germantown, Bethesda Country Club in Potomac and Congressional Country Club in Bethesda are among the nonprofit country clubs that saw the largest revenue growth in the Washington area during the pandemic. [Washington Business Journal]. Multiple cars damaged in Silver Spring parking garage fire. Half a...
MM 7.17: 8 Maryland women’s lacrosse alumni to compete in professional league
This is a Maryland Minute, a short story followed by a roundup of Terps-related news. Meghan Ball and Emily Sterling are set to join six other former Terps in the Athletes Unlimited Professional Women’s Lacrosse League that starts on Thursday. The league began in 2021 and follows a format in which teams are redrafted weekly. Abby Bosco, Lizzie Colson, Marge Donovan, Megan Douty, Erica Evans and Grace Griffin all played in the league in 2023 and are returning for the 2024 season. Only North Carolina has more representatives than the Terps in the league. All the league’s games take place...
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