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D.C. medical cannabis cultivators apply for $300k in total grants
The Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD) announced the opening of the FY2024 JustCannabusiness Medical Cultivators Grant program this month. The application period closed last Friday and will refund specific costs associated with licensees. This grant opportunity was designed to support D.C. medical cannabis cultivation businesses and increase the supply of medical cannabis in the District.
Student discounts to keep on your radar
Whether you’re a new Hoya or a campus veteran, here’s your ultimate guide for making the most of student life without breaking the bank. Maximize your experience at Georgetown by saving on movie tickets, fitness classes, and transportation in D.C.—all with just your student ID or email.
Thousands of bookworms flock to the capital to attend National Book Festival
Thousands of bookworms gathered at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Aug. 24 for the 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival. Two-time Emmy Award-winning television host Tamron Hall served as a headliner for this year’s festival among other authors. She hosted a discussion for her new cookbook co-written with Lisa Steiling, “A Confident Cook.”
Police arrest suspect in connection to Northeast burglary
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said officers arrested a man who burglarized a business in Northeast D.C. on Saturday morning. MPD said that at nearly 5 a.m., the suspect forcibly entered a business in the 1500 block of Benning Road. Once inside the establishment, the suspect tried to take property […]
Reporter’s Notebook: Revised job numbers stir up confusion
Washington Examiner Economics Reporter Zachary Halaschak joins Magazine Executive Editor Jim Antle to discuss the revised job numbers, which have stirred up confusion. They also talk about GOP vice presidential candidate Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) and his interesting comments about Republicans, former President Donald Trump, and labor unions, his admiration for one Democratic official, and […]
WTMJ Conversations: Twin Authors Leena and Leean Le Talk About the Horrors of Frank Nitty’s March to Washington
In the summer of 2020, twins Leena and Leean Le joined Milwaukee activist Frank Nitty’s march to Washington. What they experienced over those 24 days would change the course of their lives forever. Today, they sit down with WTMJ’s Libby Collins to talk about how they became involved with the march, the cult-like atmosphere that developed as they walked across the country, and the way that summer affects their lives to this day. All this and much more on this suspenseful edition of WTMJ Conversations! Listen in the player above.
Men's Soccer Set to Host Howard On Monday Night
Howard (0-1-0( at UMBC (0-0-1) | Monday, Aug. 26, 7:30 PM | Watch | Live Stats | Tickets | Program. Junior midfielder Joseph Picotto headed in a cross from graduate student defender Hans Nesheim in the 87th minute to give UMBC a 1-1 draw against the Maryland Terrapins on Thursday evening at Retriever Soccer Park.
Uncle’s Lottery Win Leads Powerball Fan To $50,000 Prize
EDGEWATER, Md. – Winning big prizes runs in the family for a southern Anne Arundel County man, who just claimed a $50,000 third-tier Powerball prize. He said his relative won a big prize from the Maryland Lottery decades ago and that inspired him to follow in his uncle’s Lottery playing footsteps.
Prince George's County Schools kicks off school year with new bell schedule, bus routes
BOWIE, Md. — More than 130,000 are heading back to class at Prince George's County Public Schools Monday. For many of them, that means new bus routes and bell schedules. PGCPS said that the majority of schools are seeing no change or only a 15 minute change in their start and end times, but 16% of schools are seeing a shift anywhere from 16 to 45 minutes.
MCPS touts hopeful start to new school year
Editor’s note: This article, published at 11:44 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2024, was updated at 1:34 p.m. on Aug. 26, 2024, to add more information. Students gathered and hugged outside Kensington’s Albert Einstein High School on Monday morning as they found their friends or walked together into the building to the sound of the high school’s marching band.
THE MAYOR'S REPORT: Good old school days in Greencastle
I really appreciate the comments that I receive regarding recent Mayor’s Report articles, either in person or by email. It’s another gorgeous Sunday afternoon as there’s been some serious porch sittin’ in progress yesterday and today. Roger and Bev Bitner just stopped by with grandson Rogue for a wonderful visit. Rogue (PFC Bitner) is on active duty in the U.S. Army stationed in Texas.
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