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Football scandal triggers wave of school hires, abrupt removal of security chief
This past December, Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria posted an ad for a new head football coach. On Feb. 12, Darryl Overton, a championship football coach from across county lines at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, took the position, bringing with him an estimated 30-plus football players transferring to Hayfield from Freedom and at least three other area schools.
What’s Up in Alexandria This Weekend: Aslin Summer Games; Beats, Bites, and Brews in Old Town; and more
Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this weekend, Friday, July 26 through Sunday, July 28, 2024. Are you organizing an event? Submit events to ALXnow. Friday, July 26. Things To Do. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.: Mr. Lilo at Charles E....
Celebrating National Intern Day on Good Morning Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — In honor of National Intern Day, Good Morning Washington turned the spotlight on our summer interns at WJLA-TV. This summer WJLA-TV has 13 interns spread across the station, covering departments like News, Lifestyle, Sports, Production and Weather. Good Morning Washington current intern Michaela Scott and...
Quantum3D Held Technology Demo for Congressional Members and Staffers at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
Quantum3D, headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA, with operations in Orlando, FL, demonstrated its advanced simulation and training solutions at NTSA’s Capitol Hill Modeling and Simulation Expo on July 11th, at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, DC. The expo commenced with opening remarks from NTSA President Admiral Sean...
Judge Waives Shooting Defendant’s Probation Hearing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Michael Ryan canceled a shooting defendant’s probation hearing on July 25 pending continued good behavior on July 25. David Contee, 31, previously pleaded guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon for his...
Defense Questions Police About Missing Evidence in Carjacking Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno, a defense attorney questioned detectives about inconclusive or missing evidence in a carjacking and burglary investigation on July 24. Kenneth Phillips, 24, is charged with carjacking, aggravated assault knowingly while...
Charlottesville’s Dave Matthews in DC to protest Netanyahu
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Dave Matthews Band played their very first show together in March 1991 at Trax in Charlottesville to benefit the Middle East Children’s Alliance, and Matthews Wednesday was in DC protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. He said he’s ashamed his tax dollars went to Netanyahu being hosted by our government, and able to address Congress. He said Netanyahu is a barrier to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank being able to live happy, productive lives.
New Breakfast Burrito Spot Open in Georgetown
West Coast-inspired Monstera is now operating inside of Grace Street Coffee (3299 K St NW), serving up breakfast burritos on Wednesday – Sunday from 9 am – 3 pm. Menu highlights include the Breakfast Boi with house-made chorizo, bacon, barbacoa or cumin-roasted aubergine, scrambled egg, peppers and onions, cheese, salsa fresca, crema, crispy fries and salsa verde; and the Monstera with braised beef barbacoa oaxaqueña, house-made chorizo or cumin-roasted aubergine with Spanish yellow rice, peppers, and more. Get a side of guac and chips, rice, or beef barbacoa broth.
DC man found guilty of driving while high on cocaine with girlfriend on car hood
WASHINGTON (7News) — A DC woman tried to stop her boyfriend from driving while intoxicated, but ended up on the hood of the car for several DC blocks in early June, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Wednesday, a federal jury in DC found the boyfriend, 51-year-old Paul Camby,...
DraftKings, FanDuel are getting new competition for sports betting app options in DC
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — It appears sports gambling in Washington, DC may be expanding faster than first expected. On Thursday, DC’s Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) told WUSA9 it has received not one, but two Class C license applications since DC Council relaxed restrictions on which companies can offer sports betting in the District. OLG would not confirm the names of the two new sports betting applicants.
Georgetown inks trio of transfers from Harvard, Tennessee and Duke
WASHINGTON – Georgetown women’s soccer head coach Dave Nolan announced the singing of three transfers for the 2024 season. GU advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2023 after securing the programs fourth-consecutive BIG EAST Championship over Xavier in November. “We are very excited to...
Today’s Rental was chosen because I am powerless against loft options, obviously
This rental is located at 1807 Belmont near 18th Street. The Craigslist ad says:. “$2,131 / 1br – 690ft2 – Adams Morgans 1Bdr Loft Gem DC’s 1807 Belmont. Want to be near it all at a downtown location, but your preference is an intimate style enclave?. Need...
Weiss Earns Elite Certification Central Fort Bend Chamber leader part of latest Certified Chamber Executive class
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 24, 2024 — Kristin Weiss, CCE, IOM, President & CEO of the Central Fort Bend Chamber, has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Virginia, that has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry.
DNA Analyst Says Clothing Evidence Points Away From Homicide Defendant
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A DNA analyst testified before DC Superior Court Judge Anthony Epstein on July 24 relating her findings about two piece of clothings in a murder case. Jarvis Jackson, 40, is charged with first-degree premeditated murder while armed,...
DC Jazz Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary Across City Wards
The DC Jazz Festival in Washington, D.C. is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The festival features performances in all 8 wards of the city, showcasing the diversity of jazz music. It takes place in various settings including iconic venues such as Westminster DC, the Australia in the United States, the Carlyle Room, The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, The Kreeger Museum, Mr. Henry's, Franklin Square, and Takoma Station. The festival culminates on Labor Day weekend at The Wharf. You can find the full lineup at dcjazzfest.org. Support live jazz in DC.
U.S. Botanic Garden summer exhibit highlights unique displays
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The U.S. Botanic Garden is highlighting local organizations enriching their communities through plants. The four organizations being showcased are Building Bridges Across the River, City Blossoms, The Green Scheme, and Washington Parks & People. Devin Dotson, Senior Communications Specialist at U.S. Botanic Garden says the exhibit is a great way […]
HC Dan Quinn | 'He absolutely has worked really hard on that'
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn addressed the media before practice on July 25. Here is a full transcript of the press conference. "Number one, good to see you guys. I want to give you a quick recap, just some of the things I saw yesterday. The energy, the focus, the intent, almost everybody with something to prove. I felt on the first day, there was the good communication I wanted to see. So today, emphasis is going to continue with the red zone, we're also going to add some game and clock management things to the end. So you'll see that as we're working through some two-minute at the end of the half. So that'll be a part of what we do on just about every practice, and we'll start that today. So all that said, let's get it rocking."
JD Vance Resides in Proximity to an LGBTQ+ Bar in a Gayborhood of Washington D.C.
When I first heard about J.D. Vance, the Appalachian LARPer and Republican candidate for Vice President, I didn’t think we had anything in common. However, recent news reports have shed light on surprising similarities between us. It turns out that Vance lives in a gayborhood in the D.C. area and even brought baked goods to a trans friend after their top surgery.
B-CC High teacher’s lawsuit alleging false accusations of racism to continue
A Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School teacher’s lawsuit alleging he was falsely accused of racism is moving forward after a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge denied a motion to dismiss the case against B-CC Principal Shelton Mooney and the county school board. Now B-CC teacher Daniel Engler and his attorneys...
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