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‘Turandot’ Takes Centerstage in Washington National Opera’s ‘Opera in the Outfield’
Washington National Opera’s Opera in the Outfield returns to Nationals Park on August 24 with a screening of WNO’s sold-out production of “Turandot” from May 2024. The evening will be hosted by WNO General Director Timothy O’Leary and WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and sponsored by Mars.
Flood funding available through Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
County residents, property owners, common interest communities (CIC) and places of worship may now be eligible for financial assistance with their floodproofing and mitigation efforts through the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMAP). The program took effect on July 1, through a partnership between the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) and the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District (NVSWCD). It has been noted in the Resilient Fairfax Plan that due to climate change, the County can expect an increase in heavy rainfall events that surpass the capacity of the stormwater management system, which will lead to more flooding. Official say FMAP will be an invaluable resource to many who need assistance to protect their property.
Officials to rename SRR office, finish GWPD arming rollout
Officials will rename Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities and launch a new website next month, the office’s director announced Monday. SRR Director Christy Anthony said at a Campus Plan Advisory Committee meeting that effective Aug. 1, the office will become the Office of Conflict Education and Student Accountability, a title that she said better reflects the staff’s efforts to address student conflicts and violations through coaching and mediation. Anthony said the new name and website will not reduce the office’s operations and functionality, adding that Foggy Bottom community members can continue to report off-campus misconduct on the new website.
Officer involved in fatal shooting during mental health crisis response will not face charges
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday that there isn’t sufficient evidence to pursue any charges against D.C. officer Claude Jackson for his role in the fatal shooting of Clifford Brooks on Jan. 24. During a nearly seven-month investigation, The U.S. Attorney’s Office and Metropolitan Police Department's...
Robbery Spree Concludes: DC Man Receives 13+ Year Sentence for Pharmacy Crimes
Following a 2021 spate of drugstore robberies in Virginia and Maryland, a man was handed a prison term of more than thirteen years on Wednesday. The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) reports that Floyd Neal, 31, of Washington, D.C., pled guilty in March to three counts of drug trafficking-related interference with commerce by robbery and aiding and abetting, as well as using, carrying, and having a handgun during the commission of this act.
Shafan Naeem Used Instagram To Target Minor Online: Police
Shafan Naeem was arrested over the weekend in Woodbridge following an investigation into the solicitation of a minor, officials say. An investigation determined that Naeem used the social media app to communicate with a child sending inappropriate images and involving the solicitation of sexual acts by the 22-year-old man, according to the Prince William County Police Department.
Man Exposed Himself, Made Crude Gestures Toward Woman In Virginia, Police Say
A 27-year-old woman got an eyeful on Wednesday morning when she was walking in Prince William County and found a man exposing himself and making inappropriate gestures in a parking lot, police say.Officers were called shortly before 8:45 a.m. on July 17 to the 4100 block of Dale Boulevard in Woodbr…
MCPD District 3 Commander: “Don’t Victimize Our Businesses”, Following Arrest of Suspect Who Stole From a Local Business While Illegally Possessing a Handgun
District 3 Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Commander Jason Cokinos wrote “Don’t steal… especially while illegally possessing a handgun.” following the arrest of a suspect on Thursday. Cokinos wrote, “Our [MCPD] downtown Silver Spring 3rd District officers take retail theft seriously.Today, our day shift officers quickly...
Free Minds Book Club Celebrates Councilmember Charles Allen
Jan Lipscomb is a parishioner at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and is the leader of the Incarceration Ministry. If you have any questions, please reach out to her at incarcerationjustice@stmarks.net. The Incarceration Justice group at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church welcomed the Free Minds Book Club for a soulful celebration...
Lululemon closes another DC store amid string of thefts
Another popular clothing store is closing in the District - after being targeted by thieves time and time again. The Lululemon location on 14th Street NW will have its last day on Sunday, July 21. The chain won't confirm if the closure is crime-related - but the announcement seems to...
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