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9:25pm last night in Shaw, 3 people shot one of whom was killed – “sounded like 200 shots went off”
“Another shooting last night at 7th and o st nw- it sounded like 200 shots went off in the space of a couple seconds. My building concierge said she heard 4 people shot, potentially one died. Happened around 9 pm ish”. From MPD:. “The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a...
Tina Leone Takes the Reins as CEO of District Dogs Amid Ongoing Lawsuit and Expansion Efforts
After a year marked by tragedy and controversy, District Dogs, a doggy day care and grooming facility, has announced a shift in leadership with the appointment of Tina Leone as its new CEO. This change comes in the wake of a catastrophic flood at the company's Northeast location on Rhode Island Avenue, which resulted in the death of ten dogs, and has subsequently led to litigation with eight dog owners filing a lawsuit. The incident, which occurred last year on August 14, continues to haunt the company as the new leadership takes the helm.
“Drip Bar, An IV Vitamin Drip Experience, COMING SOON”
“Welcome to The DRIPBaR D.C we proudly serve the D.C. area, including Pentagon City, VA, Arlington, VA, Bethesda, MD, Potomac, MD. Our mission is to assist our community in achieving peak health and wellness by providing personalized IV therapy services, including IV vitamin therapy and IV hydration. At The DRIPBaR...
MPD: 1 dead, another hurt after separate shootings in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police said one man is dead and a woman was hurt after two separate shootings happened minutes apart early Thursday morning. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), around 1:45 a.m., officers were called to the 3900 block of 1st Street Southeast, near Atlantic Street for a shooting. Upon arrival, […]
A new start in life for those who’ve experienced homelessness
Over 30 people who have experienced homelessness in the District put on caps and gowns Wednesday, as they became the first group to graduate the Peer Case Management Institute of the city’s Department of Human Services. The graduates bounded up to the stage in the auditorium of Howard University’s...
Three men shot, 1 dead in Shaw neighborhood near Kennedy Rec Center
WASHINGTON - Gunfire erupted Wednesday in the Shaw neighborhood near Seventh and O Streets Northwest, leaving one man dead and two others injured. The incident unfolded around 9:30 p.m., with police swiftly responding to the scene. Officers have cordoned off the area as they scour for evidence, including shell casings.
Vegas man arrested for making threats to federal, state officials
A federal grand jury returned a 22-count indictment charging a Las Vegas man with threatening to assault and murder federal officials, including federal judges, and state employees in Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey, and Montana.
PHOTOS: Crews battle house fire in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Crews were battling a fire that broke out on the second floor of a two-story home in Southeast D.C. on Wednesday afternoon. The house that caught on fire was located in the 2400 block of L’Enfant Square No injuries were reported.
D.C. Housing Authority Employees Allege Hostile Work Environment Under New CFO
By May, Keith Pettigrew had been the director of the DC Housing Authority for six months. But, phew, it felt like six years. That’s coming from Pettigrew himself, according to a recording of a meeting he held in May with employees in DCHA’s Office of Financial Management to address some recent grousing.
Water main break shuts down several lanes at US 1 in Prince George's County
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (7News) — A water main break in Prince George's County has shut down several lanes along U.S. 1 early Thursday morning, according to Maryland Department of Transportation officials. Crews responded to the water main break at the northbound and southbound lanes at Jefferson Street in Hyattsville. As...
Kenedy Uzoma: Dynamic two-way athlete is ready to dominate the field in 2024
Kenedy Uzoma, a standout wide receiver and defensive end from Mt. Zion Prep in Maryland, is gearing up for an impactful 2024 season. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 202 pounds, Uzoma has shown remarkable dedication and ambition, both on and off the field. Reflecting on his journey and sharing his aspirations, Uzoma provided insights into his preparation, goals, and advice for aspiring athletes in an interview with All State Preps.
Throw away these vegetables or bagged salads; they might be contaminated
Several vegetables and bagged salads are being recalled due to potentially being contaminated with listeria, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Wiers Farm Inc. of Ohio voluntarily recalled the produce, including bagged peppers, green beans, salad cucumbers, organic yellow squash and organic zucchini squash. No illnesses or complaints...
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:. Phoebe Bacon,...
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