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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.
5 girls, between 12 and 15, charged with beating man to death in October 2023
WASHINGTON — Two more teenagers have been arrested, accused of being part of a group young girls who reportedly beat a man to death late last year. Their arrests brings the group of accused killers up to five. According to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), 64-year-old Reggie Brown was...
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 […]
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...
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.
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 […]
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...
Francis Ford Coppola, Grateful Dead and Apollo Theater Among 2024 Kennedy Center Honorees
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, rock band the Grateful Dead, blues rock singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt, jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval, and The Apollo Theater will be honored at this year's John F. Kennedy Center awards, the center announced on Thursday. The Apollo, a storied theater...
Teens Charged With Murder Of Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz In MD
Shortly after noon on April 10, officers were called to the 500 block of Chillum Road, where they found Carlos Hernandez-Ortiz suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from his injuries. According to a GoFundMe campaign set up by...
Record Number of Volleyball Programs Honored with 2024 AVCA Team Academic Award by INTENT – Details and Winners Revealed
Delaware State University and Howard University are among the record number of volleyball programs awarded the AVCA Team Academic Award for maintaining a high grade-point average during the academic year. Over 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs achieved a GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or 4.1 on...
Jason Wright out as Commanders’ team president
The Washington Commanders and team president Jason Wright are parting ways, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post. Wright will move out of his role as team president and assume the role of senior adviser as the team begins an immediate search for a new team president. He will depart the organization by the end of the upcoming 2024 season. Wright was hired in August 2020 as the organization had just changed its name from the “Redskins” to the “Football Team” after pressure from sponsors. He replaced Bruce Allen in the role, and he was in charge of leading the...
Stabbing Defendant Waives Right to Trial, Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor Charges
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A stabbing defendant pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges in front of DC Superior Judge Erik Christian during a hearing on July 18. Gregory Lewis, 57, was originally charged with assault with a dangerous weapon for his involvement...
Howard approves contract to give teachers salary increase, more benefits
The Howard County Board of Education has approved contracts with organizations representing educators, educational support professionals, administrators and supervisors, and other maintenance staff, as of July 11. Educators in Howard will receive an average salary increase of 4.7%, according to the school system. The salary increase will be as high as 5.9% for some teachers, while those ...
Today’s Rental was chosen for the compact in unit washer/(dryer?), obviously
This rental is located at 1845 Summit Place NW near Harvard St. The Craigslist ad says:. “$1,848 / 420ft2 – 1845 Summit Place NW (Adam Morgan) We have some amazing apartments homes available at Park East. If you are looking for a studio/one bedroom we have exactly what you need. Short term starts from 3 months and up.
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