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Restrictive Zoning Laws Exacerbate the Housing Shortage Crisis in D.C.
Washington D.C.’s housing crisis worsens as restrictive zoning laws hinder efforts to meet ambitious construction goals. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) set an ambitious goal to build 87 housing units daily, aiming for a total of 320,000 units from 2020 to 2030, to combat Washington D.C.’s growing housing crisis and support the region’s expected population growth.
Two Victims Hospitalized After Calvert County Shooting
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximately 9:41 p.m., deputies from the Calvert County Patrol Bureau responded to the 1600 block of Mint Court in Prince Frederick, for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a middle-aged male had been struck in the...
No A/C, broken refrigerators, leaking ceilings and other problems at Southeast DC apartments
WASHINGTON — D.C. is under another heat emergency through Wednesday and weathering these temperatures is a challenge even with a working air conditioner at home. Some residents at the Skyline Apartments in Southeast DC, say they don’t have that luxury. “For a week now my A/C unit has...
Dog with deformed nose slated to be put down at Baltimore shelter finds special connection with her rescuer
Two-and-a-half-year-old Jasmine was found in a Baltimore, Maryland field during the recent heat wave and arrived at the Baltimore County Animal Services as a starving stray. She weighed in at 68 pounds when a dog of her build and size should have weighed no less than 90 pounds. But …...
Brief lockdown at Prince William County hospital as man shot was brought in
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said officers are investigating after a man was shot in Woodbridge Sunday evening. Police said that at around 6:40 p.m., officers responded to a reported shooting at the 14100 block of Bay Vista Drive. Police located a man with a […]
Maryland Weather: Alert Days continue for intense heat & humidity with storms chances
BALTIMORE -- WJZ First Alert Weather Days continue through Wednesday for dangerous heat and humidity. Some storms are possible.Excessive Heat Warnings continue for the entire WJZ First Alert Weather viewing area through 8 pm. More excessive heat warnings and advisories are likely Tuesday and Wednesday. Everyone should be taking heat precautions including drinking plenty of water, taking breaks in the A/C, avoiding direct sunlight, and checking in on pets and the elderly. Highs today will top out around 100°. BWI is headed for 101° and the previous record is 102° set in 1995. Tuesday's high temperatures will reach the lower 100s,...
Pet Owners Warned To Keep Animals Away From Potomac River Due To Algae Mats
An alert was issued by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources cautioning that the algae - which was collected from Williamsport to Riley Lock - could be harmful to animals if ingested. According to officials, "the algae has the appearance of mats of fine, green cotton and can be found...
NXT Best: Farmers markets and art shows, tributes to Patsy Cline and Stone Temple Pilots
Are you ready for some hot summer entertainment? Whether your idea of fun involves theater, music, festivals, outdoor activities or learning something new, we've got your entertainment guide right here in NXT Best! Andy Offutt Irwin Monday, July 15 - 7 p.m. ...
One killed, another seriously injured in Anne Arundel County crash
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — One person was killed and another is seriously injured after a crash in Anne Arundel County on Sunday night. On July 14, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to Friendship Road near Fairhaven Road for a single-vehicle crash. The investigation revealed a...
Petition asks UMD to reverse decision on hiring former MCPS chief McKnight
An online petition is calling for the University of Maryland to reverse its decision to hire former Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Monifa McKnight, saying that giving her a leadership position is “unacceptable and immoral.” [WTOP]. Sculpture of gold medalist Dominque Dawes to be unveiled in Silver Spring.
Woman Arrested After She is Found Sleeping in Vehicle She Allegedly Stole
Chief Antonio DeVaul from the Takoma Park Police Department announced the arrest of Nancy Slaughter, 40, of no fixed address, for allegedly stealing a car that was reported stolen in Prince George’s County and found in Montgomery County with Slaughter asleep inside. Per Takoma Park Police: “On July 13...
‘If it weren’t for Prince waking me up, we would all be dead’ | Cat that died in house fire credited with saving people in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) said a cat died and a family was displaced after a house fire in Gaithersburg on Sunday morning. Crews said that at about 4:20 a.m., they responded to the 600 block of West Side Dr. for a house fire with people […]
Police identify woman killed in Fort Dupont Park
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it has identified the woman who died after being shot in Fort Dupont Park Saturday afternoon. MPD said that on July 13 at around 2:30 p.m., police were dispatched to the 3300 block of Fort DuPont Drive in Southeast for reports of an unconscious […]
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