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Heat risk isn’t just about the highs: Large daily temperature swings can harm human health
This summer has shown how quickly high temperatures can pose serious health risks, with record-breaking heat waves claiming thousands of lives around the world. However, it’s not just high and low temperatures that matter. How many degrees the temperature swings within a day – the daily temperature variation – itself poses health risks. Studies have […]
DC Weather: Comfortable start to week with low humidity as temps reach mid 80s
WASHINGTON (7News) — Happy Monday! After a comfortably cool start, high temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 80s with a refreshing northwest breeze and a mix of sun and clouds. Expect a clear and cool night ahead with lows dropping into the 60s in most of the...
Cherokee Federal Expands Washington, D.C. Footprint
TULSA, OK – Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, has opened a new Washington, D.C. area office within Greensboro Park in Tysons Corner. The location is in close proximity to many government customers and will complement its existing area offices. “As we continue on a...
New data shows violent crime dropping sharply in major U.S. cities
New preliminary data from major U.S. cities shows a sharp drop in violent crime in the first half of the year — more than 25% in some communities — as the COVID-era crime wave recedes. Why it matters: The drop in violent crime puts a serious dent in...
Felton Talks Offense, QB, Personal Development
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Maryland receiver Tai Felton discusses the quarterback battle, the Terps’ offense and his personal development:. We have confidence in every quarterback here, 100 percent. Like I was just telling you guys, seeing their progression throughout the whole spring and summer workouts, those guys have really progressed a lot.
The DC Black Film Festival returns to Miracle Theatre
Filmmakers of color are getting a chance to shine this week on Barracks Row in Southeast D.C. “It’s just been awesome to see how the competition [has grown] in terms of the films, oh my goodness, every year it just gets stronger and stronger,” founder and festival director Kevin Sampson told WTOP.
Awards Luncheon, Speakers Highlight NABOB Black Media Summit.
Some of the top players in Black-owned media will be in attendance for the 2024 National Association of Black Owned Broadcasters’ Black Media Summit, which is slated for Oct. 9-11 at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. NABOB’s website calls it “the premier event for Black media leaders, agencies,...
Beer News: Snallygaster 2024 Beer Fest Returns / More Reflections On Bud Light Going ‘Woke’
The beer biz never sleeps at American Craft Beer. And here’s just some of what’s been happening while you were drinking your way through the weekend. One of the East Coast’s most anticipated beer festivals is returning to Washington, DC on Oct 12th and tickets to this “must” event are now on sale.
National Farmers Union Gears Up for Fly-In
The National Farmers Union is preparing for their annual Washington DC fly in event where they will advocate for policy and agriculture as a whole, as well as the Farm Bill. Vice President of Advocacy, Mike Stranz. “Our fly in is really our second biggest event of the year for...
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation awards $16.3 million in grants
Delta Dental Community Care Foundation has announced grants totaling $16.3 million to increase and safeguard access to quality, affordable oral health care across the company’s 15-state service area and Washington, D.C. Grants were awarded through the 2024-25 Access to Care Grants Program, which is focused on three areas of...
South Vermillion Grad participated in summer internship in Washington D.C
VERMILLION COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A South Vermillion High School graduate was one of seven students selected for Senator Todd Young’s summer internship in Washington, D.C. Nathan Mock, a South Vermillion graduate and current junior at University of Chicago studying political science spent 7 weeks participating in Senator...
Smithsonian American Art Museum to open "Tuan Andrew Nguyen: The Island"
Tuan Andrew Nguyen, The Island, 2017, single-channel video, color, 5.1 surround sound; 42:00 minutes, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase through the Asian Pacific American Initiative Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, 2022.51. WASHINGTON, DC.- Tuan Andrew Nguyen's solo presentation at the Smithsonian American Art Museum is...
Montgomery County Woman Attempts to Bring Loaded 9mm Firearm Through Airport Security
According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a Silver Spring woman was cited by police after officers at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport intercepted a gun among her carry-on items. The 9mm firearm was loaded with six bullets, including one in the chamber. Per the TSA: “When TSA officers intercepted...
Jockey Torrealba Continues Hot Streak with Five-Win Sunday
LAUREL, MD – Jockey J.G. Torrealba continued what has been a torrid August with five winners on Sunday’s eight-race program at Laurel Park. The 22-year-old native of Venezuela moved into second place in the rider standings at Laurel’s 35-day summer meet, which wraps up Aug. 18 and has three scheduled racing days remaining. His 30 wins trail only Jaime Rodriguez (39), who won twice Sunday.
MCPD Investigating Vandalism at a Montgomery County Public School
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) released the following summary of events regarding an incident that occurred Sunday morning in Bethesda. Per MCPD: “On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Montgomery County Police 2nd District officers were dispatched to Bethesda Elementary School (7600 Arlington Road) at approximately 7:14 a.m. for the report of a vandalism. During the overnight hours, unknown suspects spray painted anti-Semitic phrases over the parking lot area of the school and a nearby building in the 4900 block of Del Ray Ave. At this time, there are no suspect descriptions. MCPD is actively investigating.”
Nationals, AMU honors DC News Now’s Liberty Simmons
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Liberty Simmons, a reporter for DC News Now, was honored for academic achievement at the Washington Nationals’ Game Saturday night alongside other American Military University graduates. The Nationals honored Simmons and the graduates with an on-field recognition. Simmons and fellow AMU alums got a chance to enjoy time with the […]
Amanda-Clearcreek FFA members travel to nation’s capitol
For over 50 years, the National FFA Organization has provided members across the country with a premier leadership experience in the nation’s capital, exposing them to the rich history of Washington, D.C. Known as the Washington Leadership Conference (WLC), thousands of students attend this 5-day event each summer. Focused...
Fort Belvoir holds change in command ceremony
Two years after his installment as U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir’s commander, Col. Joseph Messina relinquished command Aug. 8 to Col. David J. Stewart. The change of command ceremony, originally scheduled to be held outside the garrison headquarters, was moved indoors to Thurman Auditorium due to inclement weather. Maj....
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