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Two buildings in D.C. receive grants to preserve Black culture
Two D.C. sites are receiving grants to preserve African American culture in the U.S.Why it matters: The Ira Aldridge Theater at Howard University and the Masjid Muhammad mosque near Shaw each won grants of $150,000 from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund.The big picture: Sites across America representing Black history "have been overlooked and undervalued," says Brent Leggs, the group's director.The fund announced $3 million in grants on Thursday to help preserve 30 sites nationwide. The Ira Aldridge Theater. Photo courtesy Visual14 via African American Cultural Heritage Action FundZoom in: Ira Aldridge was a 19th-century Black actor famed for...
One Killed One Critically Injured in D.C. Late-Night Shooting
WASHINGTON, DC—A fatal shooting incident in Southeast resulted in one death and left another person critically injured. D.C. Metro Police Department officers were dispatched just before 2:30 am Tuesday to…
Medicaid, child care spending add to state’s looming fiscal woes
Maryland faces nearly $1 billion in projected budget deficits driven by as much as $800 million in projected Medicaid shortfalls over two years. The post Medicaid, child care spending add to state’s looming fiscal woes appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Longtime Washington, DC, Broadcaster Heading To Bluegrass Hall.
Longtime broadcaster Katy Daley, who spent time at WMZQ Washington, DC (98.7) during the 1980s, enters the Bluegrass Hall of Fame at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Bluegrass Music Awards ceremony on Sept. 26 in Raleigh, NC. Daley also worked at American University’s public WAMU-FM Washington, DC (88.5). She receives the honor alongside bandleader/educator Alan Munde and dobro player Jerry Douglas.
Big blossoms in peak bloom in DC at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens’ Lotus Festival
This year, the theme is on the art of the lotus and water lilies. The lotus is “a very sacred flower in the Chinese culture, as well as Asian cultures,” said Sheena Foster, executive director of the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. During the festival, there will be...
SCAM ALERT: DC Police is warning the public about scammers impersonating officers
WASHINGTON — A new scam has grown traction in the DC area. Scammers are now reportedly impersonating MPD officers via phone and email. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, scammers are replicating real government phone numbers to appear real. The group is targeting victims and telling them that an arrest warrant has been issued on their behalf for failure to appear in court or for jury duty.
DC police: 1 dead after double stabbing in Georgetown Safeway parking garage
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that two men were stabbed in a Safeway parking garage on Wednesday. MPD officers were called to a hospital just before 12:30 p.m., where two stabbing victims had taken themselves for treatment. One man died at the hospital. Police said that the other man […]
Amazon Fresh Opening in Alexandria This Month; Fresh Market to Open 2 NoVA Stores
Amazon Fresh plans to open its new grocery store in Potomac Yard on Thursday, July 25. The 50,000-square-foot grocery store at 3801 Richmond Hwy. takes over what used to be a Shoppers Food Warehouse in the popular West End shopping center. The store will offer delivery and pickup. You will...
JD Vance owns a $1.5M home in Alexandria. Here's what his neighbors have to say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Ohio Senator JD Vance, who owns a home in Alexandria, is stirring reactions in the community. Del Ray is considered a left-of-center community, now home to a clearly right-of-center candidate to be the next vice president of the United States. JD Vance is not putting Del Ray on the map, but his decision to buy a home here was the talk of this community Tuesday.
Washington, D.C., man in crash on I-81 in Virginia; exits vehicle and hit by tractor trailer
A pedestrian was struck by a tractor trailer early Sunday morning on Interstate 81 in Shenandoah County. The person, who was in the northbound travel lane of I-81 when hit, had been in a crash before exiting his vehicle. Harry L. Martin, 45, of Washington, D.C., suffered life-threatening injuries. He...
FPD: Fredericksburg man charged after police seized cocaine, marijuana, $17k, gun during drug investigation
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — Fredericksburg police said a man was taken into custody after authorities seized several drugs including half a kilo of cocaine during an extensive investigation. According to the Fredericksburg Police Department (FPD), on July 10 multiple agencies including the FBI Fredericksburg Regional Narcotics Task Force arrested 28-year-old Tai’eric Lewis, of […]
Man Arrested After Shooting on Chesapeake Bay Bridge
QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY, MD - An Anne Arundel County man is facing multiple felony charges after a non-contact shooting on the bridge. Maryland Transportation Authority Police say on June 8, around 11:45 p.m., the driver of a black Jeep fired multiple shots toward a silver Mitsubishi while driving recklessly across the westbound span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Police say the driver then exited the Jeep and pointed a gun at the driver of the Mitsubishi.
Fairfax County leaders break ground on affordable housing units in McLean
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County leaders and housing officials will soon break ground on a new multifamily housing complex with plans to bring more affordable housing to the McLean area, according to a statement from SCG Development. Wednesday morning, roughly 100 people gathered on 1700 Old Meadow...
Emerson College/The Hill poll results show Trump up 2 points over Biden in Virginia
Ahead of the 2024 Presidential election and state elections, Your Local Election Headquarters is looking into how Virginians will vote and how they feel about the state of the country, the Commonwealth and the government.
Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside
The Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor will promote a region that generally encompasses the Blacksburg, Roanoke, Danville and Martinsville metropolitan areas. The post Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
City of Falls Church Crime Report: Week of July 8-14, 2024
Larceny from Building, W Broad St, July 5, 6:32 PM, an unknown suspect stole an orange Domane Al 2 Rim Trek bicycle with a basket on the front. The suspect is described as a male wearing a grey hat with a white towel under his hat, and a dark t-shirt and dark pants. (Delayed report.)
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