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Kentucky veterans return home from honor flight
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A welcome home ceremony greeted 68 Kentucky veterans returning from an honor flight that traveled to see their memorials on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The group returned home on Saturday, Aug. 24. Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives’ sponsored the honor flight, which allowed veterans to...
USDA Crop Update little Change in Nation’s Corn and Soybean Fields
Washington, DC (KICD) — There was very little change in the condition in the nation’s corn and soybean fields in the weekly crop update from USDA. 65 percent of the corn is Good to Excellent, down 2 percent. 67 percent of the soybeans are Good to Excellent down just one percent from last week. Cody Mortell has the Iowa stats from the Upper Midwest NASS office.
City Tavern Club to Close Aug. 31, Will Sell Historic Building
A significant piece of American and Georgetown history can be yours at the right price — give or take $6.5 million. The City Tavern building at 3206 M St. NW is on the real estate market. Its owner, the City Tavern Club, reopened the place during the administration of President John Kennedy and saved the building constructed during the administration of President George Washington.
‘Front of the mob:’ Horry Co. man facing charges tied to Jan. 6 Capitol riot
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — An Horry County man is facing multiple charges related to Jan. 6, 2021 violence at the U.S. Capitol and was set to make an initial appearance in court on Wednesday. Jason Brian Barrett was arrested by the FBI on the 1200 block of Burcale Road. His charges are: A criminal […]
FCC Commissioner Carr Welcomes Back Danielle Thumann as Legal Advisor
WASHINGTON, D.C.—FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has announced that Danielle Thumann has rejoined his office as legal advisor. Danielle previously served in this role from March 2021 until July 2023. “I am very pleased that Danielle Thumann has agreed to return to the FCC and public service by rejoining my office as a Legal Advisor,” commissioner Carr said in a statement. “Danielle brings a broad range of legal and policy expertise to the job, and her prior public service ensures that she will hit the ground running. I look forward to drawing on her counsel and advice once again.”Danielle rejoins Commissioner Carr’s office following a year in the private sector where she led on state and local government relations matters for a nationwide telecommunications infrastructure provider.Before her first stint with Commissioner Carr’s office in 2021, Danielle was an Associate Attorney in the Washington, D.C., office of Wilkinson Barker Knauer. After attending the University of Virginia for her undergraduate degree, Danielle earned her J.D. cum laude from the Catholic University of America’s Columbus School of Law where she was Associate Editor of the Catholic University Law Review. She also earned a certificate from the Columbus School of Law’s Law & Technology Institute.
Homicide Defendant Pleads Guilty To Voluntary Manslaughter
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant accepted a plea deal to a lesser charge before DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on Aug. 28. Terrance Prue, 22, was originally charged with first-degree murder while armed, assault with a dangerous weapon,...
Metropolitan Police Seek Public's Help to Solve Dual Armed Robberies in Southeast Washington
The Metropolitan Police Department is reaching out to the public for help catching those responsible for armed robberies in Southeast Washington. According to a police statement, both incidents occurred on Monday, where gun-wielding suspects made off with cash from two different locales. The first robbery occurred around 12:24 p.m. on...
Local Man Killed in Early Morning Motorcycle Crash in Northwest D.C.
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred in Northwest D.C. where a motorcycle crash claimed the life of a local man. According to a press release from the MPD, the accident happened early Sunday morning on August 25, 2024. Reportedly at 3:27 a.m., the motorcyclist,...
Anyone ever encounter a “Safety Check”?
Last night there was a “safety check” (Tues 8/27 starting around 8:30pm) on Georgia Avenue at Dahlia St. There’s at least 15 police cars, tow truck, paddy wagon, and they are funneling everyone into single lane northbound and southbound to check cars. Cops said it was a safety check, but otherwise don’t have any more information.”
“Curious about The Maltings on East Capitol”
I’m curious about what’s going in on the corner of 8th and East Cap in the space where the former dry cleaners was. It’s been vacant for the last two plus years and they have now poured a cement patio outside and there is a large sign “The Maltings”
Report: Former Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley added to Washington Commanders practice squad
A former Penn State wide receiver's career isn't done just yet. Mitchell Tinsley is reportedly joining the Washington Commanders' practice squad. Tinsley didn't earn a 53-man roster spot and was released by the Commanders on Tuesday, but will remain in Washington as a member of the practice squad. The former...
Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr. Named President of Howard University Hospital
Adventist HealthCare and Howard University have announced Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. as the new President of Howard University Hospital, effective September 13. This appointment follows the decision of current President Anita Jenkins to step down from her role. Dr. Mitchell will assume his new position as part of a...
Olympic boxer, Oxon Hill native Jahmal Harvey speaks about his experience in Paris
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (DC News Now) — Many DMV athletes competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics, from swimming to fencing and boxing. When DC News Now spoke to Oxon Hill boxer Jahmal Harvey, he was still in awe over his experience a few weeks ago. “It hit me like two days ago when I posted […]
Montgomery County to Host 10th Annual Free ‘Friendship Picnic’ to Celebrate Diverse Cultures and Faiths on Sunday, Sept. 15, in Wheaton – MocoFeed
Montgomery County to Host 10th Annual Free ‘Friendship Picnic’ to Celebrate Diverse Cultures and Faiths on Sunday, Sept. 15, in Wheaton. The 10th annual Montgomery County “Friendship Picnic” will again bring people of many cultures and faiths together to celebrate the diversity of the County. The free picnic, whose goal is to enable people to make new friends and to build a stronger community, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 15, at Wheaton Regional Park.
State Roundup: Carroll lawmakers back national law requiring citizenship proof for voting; presidential ballot in Maryland just got more crowded
CARROLL LAWMAKERS URGE CONGRESS TO PASS BILL REQUIRING VOTER CITIZENSHIP PROOF: Three Republican lawmakers representing Carroll County in the Maryland General Assembly are urging Congress to pass legislation requiring states to obtain documented proof of citizenship from individuals registering to vote in the Nov. 5 general election. Sherry Greenfield/The Carroll County Times.
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