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Longtime local American Legion manager leads team to 13 wins
A couple of summers ago when Al Vaxmonsky stepped down as the longtime manager of the American Legion Springfield Post 176 baseball team, that left Ray Zdancewicz as the longest active tenured manager of a District 17 team. Zdancewicz, a Bishop O’Connell High School graduate and former one-season interim head...
Alexandria boy raises money for county fire department | Get Uplifted
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A young boy in Alexandria, Virginia is getting us uplifted this morning with his charitable efforts. Eight-year-old Everett organized a shaved ice stand, not only to cool off his neighbors, but also to help first responders in his community — and the response was awesome.
Scoop: D.C. catches break from airplane noise
Northwest D.C. is seeing relief from airplane noise — thanks to a new flight path implemented by the FAA. Why it matters: It's a long time coming for neighborhoods along the Potomac River that have complained about jet noise due to Reagan National Airport. State of play: The FAA's...
Jamaican National Indicted For Lottery Scheme That Defrauded Victims Of More Than $9.5 Million
GREENBELT, Md. – On Thursday, August 8, Nickoy Campbell, age 29, of Jamaica, had an initial appearance on a superseding indictment for conspiracy to commit mail fraud in connection with a lottery scheme. The second superseding indictment was announced by Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of...
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...
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...
Violent crime dropped compared to 2023 in major cities: Report
The Major Cities Chiefs Association released a report last week showing violent crime in most major cities has dropped overall year to year, even as crime remains a top concern. The report, compiling crime statistics from the police departments of 69 major counties and cities from Jan. 1 through June 30, showed a roughly 6% […]
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.
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.
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,...
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...
Breakfast links: Region set to deliver 15,000 new apartments by year’s end
Washington region ranks seventh nationally for new apartment construction. The Washington, DC, metropolitan area ranks seventh for the number of new apartments coming to market this year — topping out at more than 15,000, according to a report from RentCafe. The rental market is benefiting from a jump in new apartment construction over the past few years, which experts hope will put downward pressure on rising rent. (Jeff Clabaugh / WTOP)
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...
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...
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.”
Local Business Spotlight: Seeds 4 Success
It all started with an increase in violence in Eastport. Today, Seeds 4 Success is a key component to giving the underserved youth in our community every opportunity they deserve by planting the …well, seeds for success. Jen Pastrone is the Executive Director and has steered what once was...
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