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DC police looking for suspects, car in Northwest retail theft
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police are looking for suspects and the car they used to rob a business in Northwest. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that on July 13, the suspects went into a retail store in the 1900 block of 14th Street and stole merchandise. The suspects and the car they […]
Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Voice in Music, Dies at Age 81
Bernice Johnson Reagon, a writer, composer, educator, and civil rights activist, died at age 81, leaving behind a legacy of activism and music through her acapella group Sweet Honey in the Rock. The post Bernice Johnson Reagon, Civil Rights Voice in Music, Dies at Age 81 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Unlikely Ed Allies Join Forces to Cut Chronic Absenteeism in Half by 2029
Three high-profile education advocacy and research groups crossed political lines in Washington, D.C., Wednesday to announce an ambitious goal: cutting chronic absenteeism in half over the next five years. For the first time, the conservative American Enterprise Institute, the left-leaning Education Trust and the national nonprofit Attendance Works joined forces to confront an issue that […]
Political experts analyze Biden’s press conference performance
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News crews dissected President Biden’s performance during his hour-long press conference with local political experts. The President had a lot on the line heading into the press conference, many voters and analysts alike said the president had to perform better than he did during the last debate, and the political experts we spoke with were confident he was able to do just that.
Free Minds Book Club Celebrates Councilmember Charles Allen
Jan Lipscomb is a parishioner at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and is the leader of the Incarceration Ministry. If you have any questions, please reach out to her at incarcerationjustice@stmarks.net. The Incarceration Justice group at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church welcomed the Free Minds Book Club for a soulful celebration...
5 questions with Georgetown’s Ed Cooley
Ed Cooley is in rebuilding mode. After going 9-23 last season in his first year as Georgetown’s head coach, Cooley is now aiming to lead the Hoyas back to relevance in the Big East. I caught up with Cooley this week in Washington D.C. to discuss last season’s struggles, his return to Providence last January, Harvard transfer Malik Mack, and much more.
DC police investigating shooting in Northeast; 1 man hurt
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police is investigating a shooting that broke out in Northeast D.C. Thursday. The shooting happened in the 2000 block of Bryant Street. There, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) found a man who had been shot. A homicide unit has been requested to the scene. The man was still […]
Rising temperatures attributed to climate change affect elderly and those with medical conditions – what can be done?
Having a cold beverage, sitting in an air conditioned environment or eating a cold dessert might not be enough to beat the summer heat for some people. The elderly and individuals in the Black community suffering with medical conditions like diabetes or cancer, may find it challenging to withstand the hot weather and humidity.
FCC to Consider Adding Missing Person Alert Codes to EAS Systems at August Open Meeting
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced that the tentative agenda for the August Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, 2024 will include updates to EAS systems and additional efforts for combating robocalls. The FCC described the agenda items as follows: Establishing a Missing and Endangered Persons Alert Code – The Commission will consider a Report and Order to establish a Missing and Endangered Persons event code that will provide law enforcement, EAS Participants, and WEA providers with a means to quickly disseminate information pertaining to missing and endangered persons cases. (PS Docket Nos. 15-91, 15-94)Protecting Consumers from Unwanted...
IANA president, CEO Joni Casey announces retirement
CALVERTON, Md. — After nearly three decades of leadership, Joni Casey has decided to call it quits effective the end of 2024. For 27 years Casey has served as president and CEO of the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA). Recently she announced via press release that she will...
Astro Doughnuts jettisons shop at Idylwood Plaza and other updates
Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken has left Idylwood’s orbit. The donut business started by two former Washington Capitals players permanently closed its shop at Idylwood Plaza (7511 Leesburg Pike) after Saturday, July 14, just a month shy of the location’s ninth anniversary. A sign posted to the door...
Crews battle two-alarm apartment fire in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Service said it was at the scene of a fire in a building in Reston on Thursday afternoon. Crews said they were dispatched to the 1600 block of Washington Plaza N for a two-alarm fire in a mixed occupancy apartment building. When first […]
BetMGM Sportsbook DC Bonus: $1,500 First-Bet Promo To Celebrate Launch
Exciting news for sports fans in Washington D.C.! BetMGM Sportsbook has officially launched in the district. New users are in for a fantastic surprise – you can receive up to $1,500 in bet protection as a welcome gift!. The best part? No BetMGM DC bonus code is necessary to...
Harding Football Invited to Monday's White House College Champions Day
SEARCY – More than 30 members of Harding's NCAA II National Championship football team will attend the White House College Champions Day on Monday, July 22, in Washington, D.C. The event will honor all of the NCAA's 90 national champions from the 2023-24 school year and will be held...
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