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AdMo Vibe concert series lineup announced
WASHINGTON — AdMo Vibe is back in D.C.'s Kalorama Park this summer. The Adams Morgan Partnership BID announced the lineup for the concert series on Friday. The concerts will be held Wednesdays beginning on July 31 through Aug. 21. Rain date if needed is Aug. 28. Local acts will be playing a variety of genres including pop, folk, jazz, bluegrass and more.
Portland Parks Director Adena Long Joins National City Parks Alliance Board
In a move to further green urban landscapes and bolster city parks, Portland Parks & Recreation Director Adena Long has been elected to the City Parks Alliance (CPA) Board of Directors. The announcement, made following the board's June meeting, brings Long’s substantial public service experience to the national stage of urban park development and maintenance. According to a statement on Portland.gov, "I am honored to be selected to serve on the Board," says Director Long. “And excited to contribute to the advocacy efforts and vital resources the City Parks Alliance brings to urban park systems across the country."
Bethesda shopping center to get 118-unit housing development
The Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday approved plans by Bethesda-based builders W.C. & A.N. Miller Development Co. to build a 118-unit residential development at the Shops at Sumner Place in southwest Bethesda. Company President Robert Miller told the board before its unanimous vote that he is “excited about the...
Tallest structure in DC: It may not be what you think.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With a skyline that consists largely of memorials and monuments, there are a number of impressive structures in D.C. When it comes to the tallest, it may not be the one that first comes to mind. (PAUSE FOR YOU TO THINK OF ONE) If the image that popped into your […]
MPD Confiscates 42 Firearms in One Week, Encourages Public Tips in Combat Against Gun Violence
During an intense week of policing from July 8 to July 15, 2024, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington D.C. removed a staggering 42 firearms from the streets, as detailed in a recent report which sheds light on their ongoing efforts to target illegal weapons and curb violence in the community. The assortment of firearms ranged from handguns to assault rifles, several of which were accompanied by arrests on an array of charges including possession of unregistered firearms and ammunition, along with other more severe indictments.
Technology Leads to Arrest of Three Suspects Who Abandoned Stolen Vehicle
On Thursday night Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) 3rd District Officers (Silver Spring) were alerted by a license plate reader to a stolen vehicle entering Silver Spring from Washington DC. According to District 3 Commander Jason Cokinos, “The MCPD Drone as First Responder “RAVEN 1” along with officers began tracking...
Black Restaurant Week Is In Full Swing In Washington, D.C. And Baltimore
DMV foodies get ready, Black Restaurant Week Is Here. Black Restaurant Week, a multi-city tour highlighting Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, and caterers, has kicked off in Washington, D.C., the Metro area, and Baltimore. Black Restaurant Week will showcase more than 30 Black-owned restaurants. This year’s list features a variety of...
Woman Found Shot To Death Near Woods In Prince William County, Police Say
An 18-year-old woman was found shot to death near a wooded area on Thursday night in Prince William County, police say.Ashlin Yamileth Paz, who has no fixed address, has been identified by investigators as the person found with fatal gunshot wounds in Manassas overnight in what "does not appear to …
Fraudulent health claims and identity theft lead to prison sentence for Alexandria woman
Alexandria, Virginia – An Alexandria woman, Khin Phoo Ngon, also known as Karen Ngon and Kyaw Zaw Ni, was sentenced today to two years and two months in prison for repeatedly submitting fraudulent health insurance claims. Ngon illegally collected $128,748 in payments through these schemes. Fraudulent Claims and Illegal...
Stolen Shih Tzu 'Theo' reunited with owner, DC police seek suspect
WASHINGTON - Theo, a 2-year-old Shih Tzu, has been located and reunited with his owner after being stolen from a car in Southeast D.C. on Saturday. Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department are still seeking the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a person and vehicle of interest related to the incident.
West Grad Kay named senior captain for Vanderbilt dance team
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Alexis Kay overcame a double dose of doubts to end up as a senior captain of the Vanderbilt dance team. The West Carteret graduate wasn’t sure she would attend the Tennessee school, nor was she sure she’d try out for the team.
Silver Spring and Bethesda-Chevy Chase Residents are Invited to Join Councilmember Sayles Next Week for Her Final Two Community Conversation Events – MocoFeed
Silver Spring and Bethesda-Chevy Chase Residents are Invited to Join Councilmember Sayles Next Week for Her Final Two Community Conversation Events. From the Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles. Montgomery County At-Large Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles invites community residents to attend her final two Community Conversations on Wednesday, July 24, from 6...
BetMGM and Caesars launch mobile sports betting in Washington DC
The launch came two days later than the operators planned. US.- The District of Columbia now has a competitive mobile sports betting market after BetMGM and Caesars went live on Wednesday. The launch, which came two days later than planned, follows the DC Council’s approval of the 2025 budget including a provision to open the mobile sports betting market to up to seven operators.
A Tree of One’s Own: TFCH “Friends & Family” Program
Trees for Capitol Hill (TFCH) is a tax-exempt organization founded in 1991 with the mission of restoring the tree canopy on Capitol Hill. At the time, the District’s finances were in shambles and there was no budget for planting street trees. TFCH stepped into the void; many of the mature trees shading our streets were given their start by TFCH volunteers.
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