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There’s a severe kidney shortage. Should donors be compensated?
Martinez Majors, Sr. of Alexandria Virginia, 65, had no idea his kidneys were failing. Then, three years ago, a severe case of edema landed him in the hospital. “I was bloated. My legs looked like somebody took an air hose and just plugged it into my body,” he says. “The blood tests came back. Whoever the doctor was who was on duty told me, ‘You have chronic kidney disease.’”
Washington Spirit vs. Kansas City Current: Preview, time, and how to watch
After a loooong summer break, the Spirit are officially back in Washington and headed into a regular season stretch that could threaten their hold on third place. Their first opponent is Kansas City Current, the scoringest team in the league who lead the Spirit by one point and whose only loss came at the hands of the unstoppable and unbeaten Orlando Pride.
Gas prices: Lowest in months as another day of decreases hit the pumps
Gas prices dropped again on Monday, as the average price for a gallon of regular gas fell to $3.351, according to AAA. This was a decrease from the average price for a gallon of regular gas last week, when it was $3.411, and a month ago, when it cost $3.519 per gallon. Monday’s price for […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Revised job numbers stir up confusion
Washington Examiner Economics Reporter Zachary Halaschak joins Magazine Executive Editor Jim Antle to discuss the revised job numbers, which have stirred up confusion. They also talk about GOP vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and his interesting comments about Republicans, former President Donald Trump, and labor unions, his admiration for one Democratic official, and […]
Josh Harris: 2030 “realistic target” for new Commanders stadium
The Commanders have installed a new head coach and new starting quarterback this season, but the wait for a new stadium will last a while longer. Commanders owner Josh Harris discussed where things stand in the team’s push for a new home before Sunday’s preseason game against the Patriots. Harris said the team has “conversations going with multiple jurisdictions” in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. and that there is “a lot of good stuff going on” while citing 2030 as a target date to have a new building in place.
“Faces” loom large in Richmond Highway Corridor art projects
More public art is coming to the Richmond Highway Corridor. This past week saw the initial implementation of two separate projects involving unique twists on human faces. At the Hybla Valley Community Center, international mural artist Giuseppe Percivati — known professionally as Pepe Gaka — spent Aug. 24 in an aerial lift painting the outline of a young boy’s face on the east side of the building.
Men's Soccer Set to Host Howard On Monday Night
Howard (0-1-0( at UMBC (0-0-1) | Monday, Aug. 26, 7:30 PM | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets | Program. Junior midfielder Joseph Picotto headed in a cross from graduate student defender Hans Nesheim in the 87th minute to give UMBC a 1-1 draw against the Maryland Terrapins on Thursday evening at Retriever Soccer Park.
City of Alexandria closes park, street near JD Vance's home for safety
Residents in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood are sad that a beloved park is closing until further notice, as the U.S. Secret Service says its necessary for security around the home of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, who is running for vice president alongside Donald Trump.
Forecast for Patriots vs. Commanders is best case scenario before roster cuts
The Patriots finish their 2024 preseason schedule with a road game in Landover, Maryland, to play the Washington Commanders on what is looking like a nearly perfect night. The last two games against the Panthers and the Eagles were anything but, with rain making the game more difficult for the players to perform well and the coaches to evaluate the team.
JMU Women’s Soccer gets a late goal to earn a draw at Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (JMU Athletics) – A late goal by senior Sophia Verrecchia evened a competitive duel with Maryland, 1-1, earning James Madison women’s soccer a draw on the road at Ludwig Field on Sunday afternoon. Both teams move to 1-1-2 in 2024 with the draw. Neither side...
Women’s Soccer Topples Towson, Williams Earns First Career Win
TOWSON, Md. – The George Washington women's soccer team earned its first victory of 2024, defeating Towson 3-0 on Sunday evening. The victory marks the first career win for GW head coach Jeremy Williams. HOW IT HAPPENED. 24th Minute: Graduate Lauren Prentice tallied the evening's first goal after heading...
Summary of the Washington Capitals 1977-78 Season: Struggles Continue
With the Washington Capitals celebrating their 50th anniversary, NoVa Caps is summarizing each of the previous 49 seasons, from earliest to most recent. The 1977-78 season was the fourth NHL season for the Washington Capitals. Their record in 1977-78 was 17-49-14 in 80 games for 48 points which was fifth...
August 31 | Clay Sculpture and Storytime Youth Workshop
Bring the family to participate in a workshop for children feauturing a storytime and creating their own clay sculptures. Play and Thrive DC will present the inspiring tale of "Look, Look, Look at Sculpture," which follows the adventures of three curious mice as they explore a museum filled with magnificent sculptures. Participants will learn about the creative process of making sculptures and choose to replicate a sculpture from a set of beautifully illustrated sculpture cards or dive into the freedom of creating their own unique designs. With clay and sculpting tools at their disposal, they will explore various techniques of molding, shaping, and detailing their pieces.
New Lane Place pedestrian bridge opens to public
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A pedestrian bridge destroyed over three years ago has reopened to the public. The Lane Place pedestrian bridge crosses over D.C. 295, connecting Lane Place Northeast and Meade Street. The old bridge collapsed in June 2021 after being struck by a truck. Since then, people have had to travel hundreds […]
Keith Lee Says D.C. Food Scene Is Heavily Centered on Alcohol: 'I Don't Drink, so I'm Hungry'
Keith Lee believes the food scene in Washington, D.C., is hampered by the heavy alcohol use by consumers. Over the weekend, Lee shared a video discussing the food scene in D.C. According to Lee, he had a difficult time looking for a restaurant as all the eateries were "geared directly towards alcohol," and he felt a way that if you weren't someone who consumes liquor, finding spots to eat would be a problem.
DJ Herz and CJ Abrams help the Nationals knock off the Braves 5-1
ATLANTA (AP) — DJ Herz struck out eight in five sparkling innings, and the Washington Nationals beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. CJ Abrams had two hits and two RBIs for Washington. Jacob Young also had two hits and scored two runs. Herz...
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