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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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
Trump Vows To Take Over Washington, D.C.
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to take control of Washington D.C. if he regains the presidency. The threat has D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on high alert as Trump’s extensive powers over the nonstate district could be weaponized to alter local laws, including those on abortion, cannabis, traffic safety, police, and even reinstating the Control Board, effectively sidelining local governance.
National fire risk elevated to highest level earlier than expected amid fires in Washington and Idaho
The National Interagency Fire Center announced that wildfire risk has pushed national resources to the highest preparedness level, trending earlier than the two previous years. The NIFC is the nation’s center for wildland fires, and it operates on five levels of preparedness based on the risk of fires. Levels depend...
Bullett to Be Inducted into DC Sports Hall of Fame
WASHINGTON, DC -- Maryland women's basketball legend Vicky Bullett will be inducted into the DC Sports Hall of Fame this Sunday, July 21 at Nationals Park. Nine individuals and one Team of Distinction make up the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The formal induction ceremony will be held at Nationals Park on Sunday prior to the Washington Nationals-Cincinnati Reds game. The ceremony is scheduled for approximately 12:30 p.m., followed by the game's first pitch at 1:35 p.m. Gates will open at 12:15 p.m. The names of all DC Sports Hall of Fame inductees are prominently displayed at Nationals Park, the site of the induction ceremony.
A Final Text Sent to Her Sister Was Able to Help Police Find Laura Wallen's Killer
The last person to see Laura Wallen alive was her boyfriend, Tyler Tessier. He was taking her to a secluded spot in Damascus, Md. where he planned to build them a house someday. Wallen was confused but went along with the adventure, taking a moment to text her sister. "I’m not sure why we’re up here, but he’s taken me to this place in the middle of nowhere," she wrote. Less than two weeks later, she was dead. What happened to Laura Wallen? It's a story full of deception.What happened to Laura Wallen?Wallen's sister reported her missing on Sept. 4,...
Police identify man stabbed, killed in Georgetown Safeway parking garage
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has identified a man stabbed and killed after a fight escalated in Northwest D.C. Police said that on July 17, at about 12 p.m., officers responded to the report of a fight inside of a parking garage at the Safeway in the 1800 block of […]
Prince George’s County to build eight new schools next month
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Prince George’s County is one approval away from receiving eight brand new schools in the county. The county council approved that measure on Tuesday. It was voted on weeks prior but didn’t receive enough to pass at the time. The project will cost $800 million which will […]
Man dies after accident in Seat Pleasant
SEAT PLEASANT, Md. (DC News Now) — The Seat Pleasant Police Department (SPPD) and Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) were on the scene of a fatal accident on Thursday afternoon. Just before 1:30 p.m., SPPD officers responded to Central Avenue and Brightseat Road for an accident with injuries. There, they found an unresponsive man […]
Bar Louie Replacement ‘Sake Japanese Steakhouse’ is Now Open
It has been more than three years since we let you know that Sake Japanese Steak House is coming to the former location of Bar Louie at Wheaton Mall (11006 Veirs Mill Rd in Wheaton). The restaurant is now in its soft opening phase and taking reservations. The restaurant menu...
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