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DC restaurant to pay over $526K in wage theft settlement
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Tuesday that Swahili Village M Street, a Kenyan fine-dining restaurant also widely known as “the Consulate,” must pay $526,973 to resolve a 2023 wage theft lawsuit. In the lawsuit, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleged that Swahili Village DC “systematically stole wages […]
Here's how long $1 million in savings lasts retirees in DC
WASHINGTON - A new study found that $1 million won’t last retirees long in DC compared to other states. The study, published by personal finance site GoBankingRates, found that $1 million dollars in DC would last retirees the third shortest amount of time of any state at 11 years, 10 months and 25 days. The District narrowly beat out Hawaii and Massachusetts at approximately 9 years, seven months and 11 years, eight months respectively.
Football Player From Maryland, 25, Will Star As Houseguest On New Season Of 'Big Brother'
Cam Sullivan-Brown, 25, a Bowie native who graduated from Saint Vincent Pallotti High School in Laurel before heading to Penn State to play ball, has been named as one of the 16 new contestants on the popular reality series. Sullivan-Brown was one of the most highly sought-after recruits coming out...
Washington Studio School | Artist Talk with Courtney Applequist Behind the Works of (M)other
Join them at Washington Studio School for an exciting artist talk by WSS faculty and practicing artist, Courtney Applequist as she discusses her works in her current solo show (M)other, now on view at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery. In this talk, Courtney will delve deep into her distinctive process of excavating and layering in her large-scale multimedia works. This exhibition explores the monumentality of ordinary relationships and the pliant nature of the self through a maternal lens, the complexity and power held within the concept of (M)other.
Dangerous heatwave hits DC area, setting new records
The Washington Metropolitan area is experiencing a dangerous heatwave, prompting warnings and precautions from officials. Currently, the area is on its third consecutive day of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. FOX 5's Caitlin Roth delivers the forecast.
‘It’s bizarre’: Community reeling after suspects ram into Silver Spring gas station in failed attempt to steal ATM
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) said it is investigating an attempted burglary after someone drove a vehicle into a Sunoco gas station and tried to take an ATM Tuesday morning. Police said that just after 2 a.m., officers were called to the 12000 block of Cherry Hill […]
Montgomery County Elrich and County Councilmember Albornoz to Celebrate Three-Time Olympic Medalist Dominique Dawes with Unveiling of Sculpture at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 23 – MocoFeed
Montgomery County Elrich and County Councilmember Albornoz to Celebrate Three-Time Olympic Medalist Dominique Dawes with Unveiling of Sculpture at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center on Tuesday, July 23. For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Tuesday, July 23. Noon. Just a few days before the 2024 Olympics kickoff in...
Multiple cars charred in Silver Spring parking garage fire
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) – A fire Monday evening in the Town Square Parking Garage damaged six cars and prompted evacuation after a car caught fire on the fifth level. Fire officials said the fire was accidental and no one was injured. They said a single car caught fire, spreading flames to five […]
Bethesda daycare, library evacuated after vehicle hits gas meter
BETHESDA, Md. (7News) — A daycare and a library in Bethesda were evacuated Tuesday evening after a vehicle hit a gas meter attached to the building, according to Montgomery County Fire and EMS officials. Crews responded to Davis Library on Democracy Boulevard between Old Georgetown Road and Fernwood Road...
New Superintendent Goes 1-on-1 with MCM on Virtual Academy, Transparency and School Safety
As Dr. Thomas Taylor takes the helm of Maryland’s largest school district, MCM sat down with the new superintendent to discuss topics including the virtual academy, budget process, transparency and school safety within Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). A county native, Taylor had his entire K-12 experience in MCPS,...
Tuesday Dots: The Wait is Over
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) July 16, 2024. Who else is running the first @EASPORTSCollege game at The Greatest Setting? pic.twitter.com/Hv7cVjIM37— Washington Football (@UW_Football) July 15, 2024. The Washington Huskies Entrance in @EASPORTSCollege ! u2614ufe0f. “The Apple Cup”. Ft. @UW_Football X @WSUCougarFB #GoHuskiesu2614ufe0f#BowDown#CollegeFootball25 pic.twitter.com/rllEgpZXGU— Jordon Rayy (@JordonRayy) July 14, 2024...
Disputed Plea Offer Delays Shooting Case
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A preliminary hearing in a shooting case was delayed in a dispute over the details of a plea offer before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on July 16. Damari McLaughlin, 17, is charged with aggravated assault...
Washington Nationals draft pitcher Gavin Bruni of Alliance, Ohio State in 2024 MLB draft
The Washington Nationals selected Alliance High School graduate and Ohio State pitcher Gavin Bruni in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. Bruni was the 500th overall pick, marking the seventh straight year a Stark County native was chosen in the MLB Draft. Massillon product and Kent State first...
Severance Motion in Mother-and-Son Homicide Denied
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan denied a motion to sever mother and son homicide co-defendants, during a July 16 hearing. Jaquell Jackson, 20, and Chakeatia Jackson, 39, are charged with second-degree murder while armed for their...
Defense Disagrees With Stabbing Defendant’s Competency Finding
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Andrea Hertzfeld granted a defense motion on July 16 to continue a stabbing defendant’s mental observation hearing until they can get a second opinion. Lenare Leath, 21, is charged with assault with...
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