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Former DCist journalists plan to launch new local news site
A group of former WAMU and DCist journalists is raising money to launch a new nonprofit local news outlet. Why it matters: Washingtonians mourned the closure of beloved longtime site DCist earlier this year, which provided critical area reporting at a time when local news outlets are in decline. The...
8-Year-Old Cancer Patient Inspires Service Members as 'Pilot for a Day' at Air Force Base
Eight-year-old Clyde Hicks donned a flight suit and stepped into a military training room at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Then, he and his father put on virtual reality headsets, and Clyde took them on a simulation helicopter flight all over Washington D.C., soaring over iconic landmarks. The military technology made the flight seem real, and Clyde’s dad was terrified. But Clyde wasn’t.
Evers Home could be nominated for World Heritage List
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced that she has authorized the National Park Service (NPS) to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia and Washington, DC to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The site in Mississippi […]
NATO summit a mixed success, even with decidedly less drama
After Ukraine-related tensions nearly derailed last year’s NATO summit in Vilnius, U.S. and other diplomats worked hard to ensure that last week’s meeting in Washington, D.C., went off with far less drama, three European diplomats said. There were “no big surprises, because [it] was well-prepared in advance,” one...
American Express is opening one of its fancy Centurion lounges in a new airport
American Express announced Tuesday that it will be bringing one of its high-end Centurion airport lounges to a new location. The credit card company is opening a new edition of the franchise at Washington, D.C.’s Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday. Suggested Reading. “The Centurion Lounge is one...
Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest For Stolen Vehicle
Montgomery County Police District 3 Commander Jason Cokinos announced that an arrest was made for a stolen vehicle on Monday evening after a traffic stop in Silver Spring. Per Cokinos, “Around 6PM tonight a proactive @mcpnews 3rd District Officer made a traffic stop on a vehicle in Silver Spring. An investigation revealed the vehicle had been stolen from a Silver Spring community member. The vehicle was recovered and the suspect was arrested and charged.”
Massive Attack Announces 1st U.S. Headline Concerts Since 2019
British collective Massive Attack confirmed details of four East Coast tour dates. The October shows surround the band’s previously announced appearance at the III Points festival in Miami and will be Massive Attack’s first run of U.S. concerts in five years. The brief jaunt starts on October 17...
Meet the moms who document the relationship between their sperm donor and their son
A couple from Washington, D.C., opted for a known sperm donor when they decided to expand their family. When the donor met their son for the first time, the moms documented their meeting and have followed the relationship they have developed ever since, sharing various sweet moments on social media.
U.S. DOE Selects Two Winners in Prize to Train Workers for Skilled Jobs in Solar Manufacturing Workforce
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Prize Will Help Train Manufacturing Workers for a Surge of New Facilities. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the winners in the first round of the American-Made Upskill Prize for the Solar Manufacturing Workforce (Upskill Prize). The two selected teams will receive up to $500,000 each to implement comprehensive workforce training plans, aiming to support high-quality employment prospects and skill sets that can be utilized for career growth and various opportunities within the solar manufacturing industry. DOE also opened a second round of the prize for new applicants.
Draft tracker: Nats finish 2024 MLB Draft (update IV)
The Nationals conclude the 2024 MLB Draft today with 10 selections. Through their first 11 picks, the Nats have selected three shortstops, two catchers, an outfielder, a third baseman and four pitchers (three righties and one lefty). Shortstop Luke Dickerson, the second-round pick, is the only high school player so far.
Gaithersburg Family Credits Pet Cat Prince with Life-Saving Alert in House Fire
In a tragic yet heartrending incident in Gaithersburg, Maryland, a cat named Prince is being credited with the life-saving alert that roused a family from their slumber as flames began to envelop their home. According to WUSA9, a family member who wished to remain unnamed expressed their profound gratitude, stating, "If it weren't for Prince waking me up, we would all be dead." The feline's actions afforded them a chance to contact 911 and escape the life-threatening situation. Tragically, Prince succumbed to smoke inhalation.
19-year-old suspect arrested for targeting 82-year-old Maryland woman in gold bar scam: police
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - A 19-year-old from New York has been arrested for targeting an 82-year-old Silver Spring woman through a government-imposter related gold bar scam, according to police. The suspect has been identified as 19-year-old Zhenyong Weng, of Brooklyn, N.Y., who has been arrested for allegedly targeting an 82-year-old...
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