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Sole of the city: Cherry Blossom Foamposites honor DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The DMV gets its own kicks courtesy of Nike and rapper Wale. The tennis shoe giant has teamed up with the Maryland native to release the Cherry Blossom Foamposite shoe to honor the DMV area. The shoes will only be available for D.C., Maryland and Virginia...
Legislators open study into university land grabs that exploited Black Virginians
Virginia's universities are recognized among the best in the nation. But their expansion has often displaced adjacent communities. Now, a legislative committee is looking into what impact state universities had on their neighboring Black communities. The Commission to Study the History of the Uprooting of Black Communities by Public Institutions...
Man found dead near summit of Mount Washington
An investigation into the cause of death is still underway. A 72-year-old man from Virginia was found dead near the summit of Mount Washington, according to officials. At about 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, a hiker found his body lying about a half mile below the summit, according to a press release from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Law Enforcement Division.
Federal Court Allows Transgender Student to Try Out for Virginia School Sports Team
A federal judge ordered Hanover County Public Schools late Friday to temporarily cease blocking a transgender middle school student from trying out for and, if selected, playing on a sports team this school year. In February, the student, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia and the law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, […]
All are invited to Lake Accotink Park Celebration Day in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County invites you to Lake Accotink Park Celebration Day on Saturday. The family-friendly celebration will be held at Lake Accotink Park, located at 7500 Accotink Park Road, starting at 11 a.m. Attendees can enjoy free amusement boat rentals, nature hikes, workshops, face painting, fishing and more. For more […]
Volunteers Needed to Clean Occoquan River
Provided by Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District. On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (rain date Sept. 28, 2024), Prince William Trails and Streams Coalition (PWTSC), a 501(c)3 organization, is conducting its 15th annual cleanup of the upper Occoquan River, from nine different sites along 25+ miles of the Occoquan River. The cleanup ranges from Cedar Run/Broad Run, through Lake Jackson, and from the base of Lake Jackson Dam to Hooes Run (south of Lake Ridge Marina).
Man arrested in Virginia for kidnapping 13-year-old girl in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Springfield detectives arrested a man at a jail in Front Royal, Virginia Tuesday in connection with a kidnapping in Springfield. According to the Springfield Police Department, on July 28, police received a missing person’s report for a 13-year-old girl who’d run away from home.
Synergy Taps J.C. Chidiac as CEO & Byron Caswell as Chief Strategy Officer
Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions has appointed J.C. Chidiac, former ICF senior vice president, as CEO and Byron Caswell as chief strategy officer. In their new roles, Chidiac and Caswell will aim to leverage their experience in digital transformation to advance Synergy’s technological systems, the Reston, Virginia-based company announced Thursday.
Sudden Death Of Popular VA Diner Owner 'Diesel' Sends Shockwaves Through Community
The death of a 27-year-old man is spreading sadness through a northern Virginia community.Abed-Alruhman Sam Warden, a Sterling native, died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, his family said in a statement put out to the community in a Facebook group.Warden, affectionately known as "Diesel," was the owner of Pi…
New system in West Virginia allows you to report teachers pushing religion as science in the classroom
With a new school year underway, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia (ACLU-WV) has launched an online tool for students and their parents to report attempts by teachers to push religious ideology under the guise of science.
Montgomery County police officer found guilty for involvement in Jan. 6 insurrection
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A Montgomery County police officer was found guilty of his involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection in D.C., when officials say he threw a smoke bomb at outnumbered police officers. The U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) in D.C. said in a news release Friday that Justin Lee, 25, was […]
County pool goes to the dogs this weekend in Gaithersburg
Montgomery County’s outdoor pools are closing for the season, but a pool in Gaithersburg will open its waters for dogs to enjoy at its annual Pooch Pool Party this weekend. The party, hosted by Montgomery County Recreation, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Upper County Outdoor pool at 8211 Emory Grove Road.
New details in D.C. Councilmember Trayon White’s case reveal possible F.B.I. informant
The Democratic National Convention ended Thursday night. A couple of high-profile elected officials from Maryland made primetime speeches this week. Also, D.C. Councilmember Trayon White was arrested and charged with taking bribes and kickbacks. And in Virginia, kids going back to school will have to ditch their cell phones while in class. WAMU’s Kojo Nnamdi discusses these top regional stories from this past week.
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