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July 4 travel rush in full swing
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Wednesday is projected to be the worst day for traffic delays as Independence Day is just around the corner. From Saturday, June 29 through Sunday, July 7, AAA projects 70.9 million travelers heading 50 miles or more from home. That includes 60.6 million people by car and 5.74 million by […]
DC expected to see record travel for Independence Day Weekend
More than 1.8 million Washington-metro area residents are projected to travel 50 miles or more over the Independence Day holiday weekend, according to AAA. This marks a 6% increase compared to last year and over 5% more than in 2019.
Fireworks ready to light up DC this 4th of July
WASHINGTON, DC (DC News Now) — Everything’s in place for the fireworks at the National Mall this Fourth of July. “This is the control panel,” said Chris Santore, the production manager of New Jersey-based Garden State Fireworks. Santore will oversee the annual DC Fireworks Show, as his company has since 2013. This year’s program will […]
DC police identify 2 people involved in pursuit, fatal crash
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) identified two people involved in a deadly crash after a police chase Tuesday in Southeast. MPD said 19-year-old Demetri Koger and 17-year-old Dashawn Harris, both of Southeast D.C. were two of three people involved in the car crash. Harris died in the crash. The car […]
Cease and desist orders given to four unlicensed D.C. dispensaries
Cease and desist orders were served to four popular unlicensed D.C. dispensaries on July 2, 2024. City investigators delivered the orders after emergency legislation passed last week to expand the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration’s power to close unlicensed operators. ABCA was already able to deliver cease and desist orders, but last week’s legislation gives the agency more power to follow up and force the business to close, including padlocking the stores like New York City officials.
Washington D.C. Unveils Safety Measures for July 4th Festivities, Free Metro Services and Cooling Centers to Counter Heat Wave
In anticipation of the Fourth of July festivities, the Bowser Administration has outlined a full slate of safety measures for Washington D.C.'s celebrations, including the Capitol Hill Fourth of July Parade and the spectacular fireworks display on the National Mall, as indicated on the official DC government website. The authorities are urging locals and tourists alike to stay informed of any updates regarding public safety, road closures, and weather conditions by signing up for text alerts or visiting the AlertDC website.
MPD looking for suspect, vehicle connected to Southeast DC robbery
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it needs the community’s help in finding a suspect and a vehicle connected to a Southeast D.C. robbery that happened on June 5. Police said that at about 12:05 p.m., the victim and the suspect were involved in an accident in the 3300 block […]
Missed Connection – Whole Foods in Logan Circle
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. I have always smirked when I see a missed connection posting being semi-judgmental but here I am now asking to post one. Not sure how specific I...
Dr. Daniel Lundberg receives a consortium subaward from American University/NASA
Dr. Daniel Lundberg, Director of the School of Science, Technology, Accessibility, Mathematics, and Public Health, is pleased to announce that Gallaudet will continue to take part in the District of Columbia Space Grant Consortium, an ongoing collaboration of area colleges and universities led by American University. For the period of...
Listen Closely to the Men Crafting the GOP’s Anti-Abortion Policy
Ed Martin, one of three men leading the Republican Party platform process next week, has said he refuses to answer questions about jailing women for having an abortion. This isn’t because Martin opposes that kind of punishment, but because he believes it is ceding power to “the left” should he acknowledge the possibility that the anti-abortion laws he and many other Republicans support could be used to incarcerate people.“What do you do with the woman who has an abortion? I don’t think we have a good answer yet,” Martin said in 2022 on his podcast, Pro America Report, days after...
Carjacking Defendant Motions to Overturn Conviction, Claiming Ineffective Representation
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A carjacking defendant, who filed a motion to vacate or overturn his conviction, alleges his lawyer is related to the victim and failed to represent him effectively. The argument came during a July 3 hearing before DC Superior Court Judge Neal Kravitz.
Hundreds call for Columbia University administrators to resign after antisemitic texting scandal: Petition
Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and alumni are calling for the resignations of four senior administrators at Columbia University after text messages revealed apparently antisemitic sentiments in light of pro-Palestinian protests on campus. The petition, which began being circulated Tuesday, appears to have garnered more than 600 signatures so far, and it calls on university […]
Another story of Pickpockets at a cafe
I had a similar experience to this person. Basically, I was at Kramer Books on Saturday, February 17, sitting at one of the high top tables against the wall in the lounge, across from a friend. I hung my bag on the hook on the wall next to me, and...
Judge Requests Additional Time to Review Mother, Son Severance in a Homicide Case
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan announced a delay in ruling on a motion to sever mother and son homicide co-defendants, to further review the evidence and case law, during a July 2 hearing. Jaquell Jackson, 20,...
American Flat Track Stars Ready For A Spectacle At DuQuoin Mile
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Ten rounds into the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, the series at last prepares to do battle on a Mile racetrack – the Memphis Shades DuQuoin Mile at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois, this Saturday, July 6.
DC councilwoman blasts 911 call center that drops calls and puts residents on hold
A member of the Council of the District of Columbia slammed the district’s 911 call center for not answering calls and putting residents on hold in emergencies in a Tuesday letter. Ward 1 Councilwoman Brianne Nadeau accused the Office of Unified Communications, Washington’s 911 call and dispatch center, of “persistent mismanagement of emergencies and lack […]
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