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Jazz and symphony sounds: DC's Labor Day weekend hits all the right notes
WASHINGTON — Forget the grill — this Labor Day weekend, D.C.’s cooking up something hotter: a weekend of jazz beats and symphonic treats that’ll have you dancing like no one’s watching. Whether you're into smooth jazz, sweeping symphonies, or simply in it for the free festivities, the District's got you covered.
DC to cancel nearly $42 million in medical debt for low-income residents
WASHINGTON — Thousands of low-income D.C. residents will start receiving letters on Friday informing them that their medical debt has been wiped out. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office says nearly $42 million in debt from local hospitals will be canceled through an initiative funded by an anticipated year-end surplus from the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The debt relief is expected to benefit over 62,500 Washingtonians, according to the Bowser administration.
Exploring the NASCAR Experience at Richmond, Virginia
As our Halftime Sports Writers recently explored, Georgetown students have plenty of opportunities to explore the professional sports scene in Washington, D.C. But if you’re willing and able to make a short drive, Richmond, Virginia, offers another unique spectacle. Just over two hours away lies Richmond Raceway, a short asphalt three-quarters-of-a-mile track that hosts various auto racing races throughout the year.
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“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli explores how American Jews imported traditions, adapted culture, and built community through the experience of food. Extended by popular demand through Sunday, Sept. 1. Home | City Lights | Best of D.C. Washington City Paper has big plans for...
Lubbock Teen Walks 1,600 Miles from the Hub City to Washington D.C.
Forrest Gump who? In efforts to raise awareness for social security reform, this Lubbock High School senior made an incredible trek to Capitol Hill. Eliseo Jimenez, 17, decided to walk over 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. in the name of social security reform. According to the nonprofit New...
Inside the massive protest against Project 2025 and anti-trans laws coming to D.C. (exclusive)
It isn’t just transgender people’s rights at stake. That’s the message organizers are emphasizing as September 14 approaches, when the streets of Washington, D.C. will be flooded with protestors turning out for the Gender Liberation March. Founded by the organizers of the highly successful Women’s Marches in...
How Automatic Traffic Enforcement Disproportionately Targets Drivers Of Color
Fine-based ATE magnifies the same racial disparities seen in traffic policing, with Black and Latino communities being the primary targets. The post How Automatic Traffic Enforcement Disproportionately Targets Drivers Of Color appeared first on NewsOne.
Mayor Bowser Launches 202Creates to Celebrate Washington D.C.'s Vibrant Creative Scene Throughout September
The Bowser Administration is officially launching a month-long homage to Washington D.C.'s creative community with its 202Creates celebration. Mayor Muriel Bowser spearheaded the initiative in 2016, aiming to amplify and celebrate the city's local artists and creative talents through events spanning all eight wards. DC.gov reports that 202Creates is led by the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME), the Creative Affairs Office, and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
Summer on the Hill: UNK student Paxton Robertson explores careers in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON – Paxton Robertson isn’t wasting any time. The University of Nebraska at Kearney sophomore wants to take full advantage of the opportunities available to her during college. She’s double majoring in political science and Spanish translation and interpretation with a French minor and has already completed two...
Washington D.C. Braces for Scattered Showers and Storms with Clearer Skies Expected by Labor Day
The National Weather Service in Washington, D.C. has issued a forecast filled with scattered showers and thunderstorms starting today, with a 30% chance of precipitation and highs creeping up to 76°F. The skies promise to clear somewhat as we head into a mostly sunny weekend, despite continued chances of rain and thunderstorms, particularly on Saturday night, where the likelihood jumps to 50%. According to the latest updates posted on the National Weather Service website, the immediate lookout is for dreary skies giving way to intermittent sunshine and possible thunderous interruptions.
Lightning strike sparks fire at apartment in Northwest DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Officials said a lightning strike caused a fire at an apartment in Northwest D.C. on Thursday night. This comes as thunderstorms roared across the DMV bringing strong winds and knocking over trees and power lines. The DC Fire and EMS Department said that just before 10 p.m., firefighters were dispatched […]
ESPN's 'First Take' to broadcast show from Howard U ahead of matchup against rival Hampton
WASHINGTON (7News) — Stephan A. Smith and the "ESPN First Take" crew will air a live show from Howard University a day before the school's football rivalry matchup against Hampton University in September, ESPN announced. The network's signature morning debate show will make the D.C. school its first of...
These Howard University Alumni Went From Starting Their Keith Lee-Approved Restaurant In A College Dorm To Scaling It Across The DC Area
Howard alumni are taking over the restaurant scene in Washington, DC. In 2012, Denville Myrie Jr. began selling Jamaican jerk chicken from the comfort of his Howard University dorm room, which filled a gap for quality late night foods, according to information on his company website. Students took great interest in Myrie’s cooking, and he would carry on with the food service beyond the campus walls. He was able to hire his peers as delivery drivers when he relocated into a town house, and his employees would serve Howard University six days a week.
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