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Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor
“Mr. Vance is far more of a converted MAGA Republican, and that’s very appealing to not only Mr. Trump, but to the constituencies he is trying to reach out to,” Karen Hult, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech, told 8News.
Men’s Swimming Sweeps VaSID Major Awards, Garners 20 All-State Citations
FERRUM, Va. - The Washington and Lee University men's swimming team swept the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) major awards, earning 20 All-State citations, including 14 first-team selections. Rising junior Dalton Jobe was named the Commonwealth's Swimmer of the Year, also earning first-team All-State honors in free distance, free sprint,...
Workers at DC's main airports win paid sick leave, continue fight for more benefits
WASHINGTON (7News) — For four years, service workers at D.C.'s main airports have been leading a campaign in hopes of receiving basic employee benefits. Now, the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA) is enacting a first-ever policy that would provide paid sick leave to airport workers. The major win is a relief to many, but the fight is not yet over.
Montgomery Co. passes bill to enforce tenant safety regulations after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire
The measure was prompted by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex that took the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz last year. “We were working with members of the public and listening to their stories and what they went through during that event, and realized there was so much we could do here at the county (level) to make sure that there was better preparation for emergencies and better information sharing,” said Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart, who sponsored the legislation.
Occoquan Resident Publishes New Bible Study Work
Occoquan resident Brenda Seefeldt recently published a new Bible study work entitled Trust Issues with God, which has been chosen as one of Barnes & Noble’s “Best Books of 2024 (So Far).”. Features include four weeks of personal study to be completed in four group sessions and four...
D.C. Council Weighs Tax Break to Boost Stalled Project Near Navy Yard
The D.C. Council is set to weigh a tax break that could help kickstart a delayed mixed-use project near the Washington Navy Yard. Councilmember Charles Allen, D-Ward 6, recently introduced legislation to grant a tax abatement, with several conditions, to the developer of a vacant parcel at 1333 M St. SE, reported the Washington Business Journal.
DC police arrest man for Independence Day burglary 2 years ago
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police arrested a man for committing a burglary two years ago on Independence Day in Northwest. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said on July 4, 2022, Kevin Stoutamire, 39, of Northeast, allegedly went into someone’s home in the 300 block of West Lane Keys and took stuff. On Monday, […]
MS Surface Pro 9 improves NAVFAC Washington’s construction project oversite operations
The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Washington has taken a leap forward in technological efficiency with the implementation of the Microsoft (MS) Surface Pro 9. Under a pilot program, 25 devices were distributed throughout the various Facilities Engineering Command Washington locations. The objectives, through a partnership between Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) and Command Information Office (CIO), are to revolutionize mission capabilities in both the field and office environments, enhance productivity and streamline workflows.
DC man facing sentenced to 6 years for drug trafficking scheme in Southeast
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man was sentenced to six years in prison Wednesday for his participation in a long-running drug trafficking conspiracy in the District, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to court documents, a law enforcement partnership including the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Narcotics Enforcement...
Washington senior having a purrfect softball career
Becca Varhula is good at a lot of things. The senior at School Lane Charter is one of the top students in her school. She’s a fantastic athlete, a hard worker and great teammate. But she knows the feeling of failure only too well. It’s a great feeling of...
The Mather Welcomes Residents to Its Luxury Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia
TYSONS, VA — Mather has announced in a press release that its luxury life plan community, named The Mather, has opened its doors in Tysons, Virginia. The $500 million, 293-apartment residence is situated on nearly four acres. The Mather, for those age 62+, boasts 38,000-square-feet of amenities including multiple restaurants, a bar/lounge, public/private park spaces, fitness center with Theragun technology, group fitness and Pilates studio, luxury wellness spa, outdoor yoga terrace, and more. The Mather also features biophilic design, artwork and antiquities from around the world, wellness-forward experiences, and high-tech services woven throughout the community.
DC charter school launches program to help mitigate poverty among lower-income families
WASHINGTON - A D.C. charter school has launched a pilot program aimed at mitigating the effects of poverty by giving 15 of its families $2,400 during the next school year. The program launched this summer at the Social Justice School in Northeast D.C. is in partnership with Mother’s Outreach Network, which is a non-profit advocating for economic stability and racial justice.
Bethesda’s Dolcezza gelato shop to give away free scoops Sunday
Dolcezza, a local chain of gelato shops, is preparing to give away free scoops Sunday, including at its downtown Bethesda location, to celebrate the 20th birthday of the business, according to its owners. Co-founder Robb Duncan told MoCo360 Tuesday that the giveaway is Dolcezza’s way of saying thank you to...
Senator Murray Visits Gray Wolf River, Discusses Her Wild Olympics Bill with Local Leaders
ICYMI: Senator Murray, Rep. Kilmer Celebrate Their Wild Olympics Bill Passing through Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee. Sequim, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined U.S. Forest Service staff, advocates, and local officials to visit and hike the Gray Wolf River and discuss her Wild Olympics Wilderness & Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, which would set aside the first new wilderness on Olympic National Forest in nearly three decades and the first-ever protected wild and scenic rivers on the Olympic Peninsula. The legislation would permanently protect more than 126,500 acres of Olympic National Forest as wilderness, along with 19 rivers and their major tributaries, a total of 464 river miles, as Wild and Scenic Rivers. The trail Senator Murray hiked today travels through forest that would be protected as wilderness and is within the Gray Wolf Wild and Scenic River corridor.
Title:Hoya Highlight: Bidtah Becker (SFS’93)
Chief Legal Counsel for the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. My current title is Chief Legal Counsel for the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. Although that is my title today, I’ve been around so long, everybody just knows Bidtah can probably answer questions about natural resources or water. I’m the go-to institutional memory!
Caught on camera: Package theft victims in Fairfax targeted by man posing as an Amazon driver
FAIRFAX, Va. — Brittany Smolka was looking forward to her $500 iPad. Instead, someone stole it from her front door right after it was delivered – by someone wearing an Amazon vest. The incident happened on Star Opal Drive around 11 a.m. on Thursday. Smolka's surveillance video showed...
Republican states adopt more voter list maintenance bills than states with Democratic trifectas and divided governments
Fourteen states adopted new laws related to maintaining accurate voter registration rolls in the first half of 2024. Ten of these bills came from states with Republican trifectas, two from states with Democratic trifectas, and two from states with divided governments. New laws in five states expand data-sharing procedures or...
Railroad Earth Unveil New Year’s Eve Plan
Photo Credit: John R Wisdom — Railroad Earth have unveiled its plans for New Year’s Eve. The East Coast-bred bluegrass band will take their live show to two locations over the course of three nights as they ease into 2025, beginning on Dec. 29 at Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., prior to follow-ups at The Jefferson Theater in Charlottesville, Va., on Dec. 30 and 31.
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