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WASHINGTON, D.C. NEWS – The need for organ donations in the District remains high
In 2023, a record 46,000 lifesaving organ transplants were performed, yet the need remains high with 103,884 people on the National Transplant Waiting List. Nearly 4,000 of these individuals are in the D.C. area, as reported by Infinite Legacy, a nonprofit facilitating organ, tissue, and eye donations in Maryland, D.C., and Northern Virginia. The demand is most critical for those suffering from end-stage organ failure, particularly kidneys, with 86% of those on the waiting list in need of one. Tragically, every eight minutes, another person is added to the list, and 16 people die daily waiting for a transplant.
The First Phase of Pike & Rose Opened Approximately Ten Years Ago
Located at the key intersection of Rockville Pike and what’s now Josiah Henson Parkway (then Montrose Parkway) Pike & Rose opened its first phase approximately ten years ago– in 2014. Named after Rockville Pike and Montrose Parkway, the project was described as a “pedestrian-oriented, urban-minded, mixed-use neighborhood across...
Maryland state delegates host African Diaspora town hall in Silver Spring
SILVER SPRING, Md. — While many enjoyed a sunny stroll around downtown Silver Spring, Metassebia Kefelegn headed straight to the Civics Building to learn more about her representatives. Kefelegn, originally from Ethiopia, moved to Montgomery County in 2002. As a member of the Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America...
Maryland overcomes big deficit, evens Big 26 Baseball Classic series with Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania seemed poised to again take down Maryland at the Big 26 Baseball Classic before the visitors roared back. Overcoming a 6-0 deficit, Maryland evened the three-game series at FNB Field, erupting for six runs in the bottom of the sixth to collect a 9-8 decision. If you purchase a...
Teenager injured in Prince George's County shooting: Police
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (7News) — A shooting left a teenager injured in Prince George's County Saturday afternoon, according to the Prince George's County Police Department. Officers said they responded to the 6800 block of Walker Mill Road in Capitol Heights, Maryland, for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a teenager suffering from gunshot wounds.
DC police arrest, charge man for construction site burglaries
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police arrested a man for separate burglaries at construction sites in D.C. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that 28-year-old Antonini Flores-Diaz, of no fixed address, is facing two counts of burglary two. The first burglary happened on Friday, July 24 around 7:20 a.m. MPD said that Flores-Diaz went into […]
DC Fire and EMS engage community at Potomac Gardens event.
DC Fire and EMS in Washington, D.C. participated in the Potomac Gardens 202 Pop Up for Peace event. The outreach staff had a fire safety table, the Hands on Hearts team taught hands-only CPR, and Truck 7 from Barracks Row was present. The department emphasized the importance of community engagement and highlighted that every day is a community day.
MPD seeks help identifying suspects in $10,000 beverage truck robbery
WASHINGTON (7News) — Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are asking for help identifying two suspects who robbed employees of a beverage distributor as they were offloading a truckload of merchandise. MPD officials arrived on the 3700 block of Minnesota Avenue, NE at 10:35 a.m. on Friday to...
U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access
Virginia was the first in the nation to submit a proposal and plans for a share of $42.5 million. The post U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access appeared first on Cardinal News.
Maryland city named 4th best place to find job
HOWARD COUNTY, Md. - This Maryland city has been one of the best places to find a job, according to a new report by WalletHub. The personal-finance website released its 2024 report on the best and worst places in the United States to find a job. Columbia, Maryland secured the fourth position nationally. Washington, D.C. was listed at seventeen.
Pynk Saffron Spice Boutique Opens in Takoma D.C.
All-natural spice boutique Pynk Saffron is now open at 6902 4th St. NW in D.C.’s Takoma neighborhood. According to Laura Barclay of Main Street Takoma, the shop is owned by Debra Harrison, also known as ChefDeb, a nutrition coach and culinary artist known for her vegan and Mediterranean dishes, which are enhanced with her salt-free spice blends.
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