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HBCU Football: Bowie State is Ready for the 2024 CIAA Season.
The Bowie State Bulldogs, led by Coach Kyle Jackson, are ready to take on the 2024 CIAA season. Hear what the Bulldogs HC told us at CIAA Media Day. The post HBCU Football: Bowie State is Ready for the 2024 CIAA Season. appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Alexandria School Board Members want a raise
It’s no secret that being a member of the Alexandria School Board is stressful work with little financial reward. Now, a number of School Board Members want that to change. Outgoing Board Member Tammy Ignacio isn’t seeking reelection but wants future School Boards to get higher pay. “We...
Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery Drawing Workshop: Charcoal & Cardboard
Please join Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery for a free workshop led by their current gallery artist, Courtney Adair Applequist. The workshop takes place July 25 from 7-9 pm at 1632 U St. NW. Courtney Adair Applequist’s solo exhibition (M)other is on view at the gallery through September 8. The...
Classic Collision Acquires First Location in Maryland
Classic Collision has announced the acquisition of Two Guys Collision Center in California, Md. Two Guys Collision Center has provided high-quality collision repairs and superb customer service in St. Mary’s County for several years. The team consists of expert technicians with extensive knowledge and years of training to ensure that only the best repairs are completed daily.
Cookin’ up kudos: RAMMYS Gala celebrates with flair and flavor
WASHINGTON — In a night filled with glamour and gastronomy, the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards Gala recognized top culinary talents and innovative concepts, with winners chosen by both an anonymous panel of judges and the public. The awards ceremony was held Sunday night at the Walter E. Washington Convention...
‘Foggy Bottom Stalker’ | Police arrest man accused of stalking woman in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that officers took a man, whom some dubbed the “Foggy Bottom Stalker,” into custody on July 21. Police said 39-year-old Delonta Deon Spriggs of Northeast is accused of stalking a woman in the Foggy Bottom and Georgetown community in Northwest D.C. MPD said the […]
Metro seeks public’s input to ‘help shape transit’ in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments are seeking the public’s input to find ways to improve public transportation in the DMV. A post on the X platform from Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation said the 10-minute survey, “DMVMoves,” will gather information from […]
Theatre Review: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘The Rover, or the Banish’d Cavaliers’ presented by Shakespeare Theatre Company Academy
For the first time in its 24 years in existence, Shakespeare Theatre Company is presenting the final performances of the STC Academy’s Master of Fine Arts program on one of the theatre’s main stages. The Repertory productions are Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” and the 1677 Restoration comedy, “The Rover, or the Banish’d Cavaliers,” by Aphra Benn. The actors in this year’s class are strong talents, and we can expect to see them trodding the boards at STC and other top theatres in no time. With few exceptions, they prove to be exceptional performers. That said, the two shows selected for the Academy Summer Repertory have a few issues.
Small Business Spotlight: Chillin' with Dolcezza Gelato
WASHINGTON (7News) — Violeta Edelman and Robb Edelman, founders, of Dolcezza Gelato joined us on Good Morning Washington to celebrate their milestone anniversary and celebration National Ice Cream Day. Dolcezza is celebrating 20 years of bringing Argentine-style gelato to the DMV with a new flavor. The Chocotorta is a...
Apparel brand Area Stars recognized for LGBTQ+ support, certified LGBTBE by national chamber
Scott Sussman (L) and AJ Majumdar, co-founders of Area Stars. (Photo provided by Area Stars) The clothing brand, Area Stars has recently been recognized by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce as an LGBT Business Enterprise. Area Stars says it has always had a mission statement of inclusivity and diversity, even before it became “the right thing” to believe in.
Local Bounti expands distribution to Sam’s Club
"The past several months have been pivotal for Local Bounti with the commencement of commercial operations at our new growing facilities in Washington and Texas," Local Bounti President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Valiasek said in a news release. "The incremental capacity afforded by these facilities is critical in our effort to provide our retail customers consistent access to fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce."
Meet Up and Coming Funny Guy Ismael Gaynor
Ishmael Gaynor, hailing from Yonkers, NY by way of Washington, DC, started his stand-up comedy career in Washington, DC. He grew up in the entertainment business where his father and mother worked in the music and fashion industry respectively. Their grind rubbed off on him. He has quickly risen through the ranks of both the NYC and Washington, DC comedy communities with his gut-busting, conversational style and his tell-it-like-it-is approach. He has won 25 comedy competitions and 30 comedy festivals.
NielsenIQ launches expanded Liquor Channel Open State view
CHICAGO — NielsenIQ (NIQ) has launched its new Liquor Channel Open State view, an expanded and enhanced measurement of the Liquor Off Premise Retail Channel. This advancement broadens the scope of store coverage, refines universe statistical projections, and expands the measurement to encompass an aggregate of 31 states and Washington, D.C. (non-control markets).
Georgetown Basketball: Why Malik Mack is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
Big changes and renewed optimism were aplenty at Georgetown last offseason after the hiring of Ed Cooley, but year one ended remarkably flat. The Hoyas mustered just two wins in Big East play, with both of those coming against lowly DePaul. Finishing his debut season with just 9 wins wasn’t the start that Cooley was looking for, but are there brighter days ahead in our nation’s capital?
Man dies after being found shot in Southeast DC apartment
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) released the name of the person who officers found shot inside an apartment in Southeast on Sunday. Police identified the victim as 27-year-old Stephon Clemmons, of no fixed address. On July 21 shortly before 3 p.m., officers went to the 2600 block of Stanton Road, […]
Scattered showers, thunderstorms expected Monday across DC region
WASHINGTON - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Washington, D.C. region on Monday ahead of an unsettled week that brings the threat of storms each day. FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says showers will build from the south during the late-morning hours. Showers are likely and thunderstorms are possible...
Ryan Zimmerman among those inducted into DC Sports Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON — The latest class of the D.C. Sports Hall of Fame was inducted on Sunday at Nationals Park before the Nats took on the Cincinnati Reds. Nine people were honored. One of the big names on that list was former Nats star Ryan Zimmerman. The World Series champion...
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