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Report Shows How Lawmakers in GOP-Dominated South Harm Workers
"For at least the last 40 years, pay and job quality for workers across the South has been inferior compared to other regions—thanks to the racist and anti-worker Southern economic development model." That's according to a Thursday report by Chandra Childers, a senior policy and economic analyst at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). The new publication is part of her "Rooted in Racism and Economic Exploitation" series.Previous documents in the series have discussed how "Southern politicians claim that 'business-friendly' policies lead to an abundance of jobs and economic prosperity" but in reality, their failed model is designed "to extract the...
Maryland construction workers celebrate $1 million lottery prize
FREDERICK, MD—A pair of construction workers drove all the way from Frederick to a Virginia job site before some Maryland Lottery scratch-off fun completely changed their day. The men revealed a $1 million prize on a 100X The Cash scratch-off, consulted one of their bosses, and quickly returned home to celebrate with 18 holes of golf.
Maryland board approves $148 million in cuts to boost Medicaid and child care funding
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions to balance its budget and direct additional funds toward child care and Medicaid. Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) has highlighted these two priorities as crucial for his administration, aiming to revitalize the state’s stagnant economy. Chaired by Moore, the Board of Public Works implemented cuts across […]
‘Turandot’ Takes Centerstage in Washington National Opera’s ‘Opera in the Outfield’
Washington National Opera’s Opera in the Outfield returns to Nationals Park on August 24 with a screening of WNO’s sold-out production of “Turandot” from May 2024. The evening will be hosted by WNO General Director Timothy O’Leary and WNO Artistic Director Francesca Zambello and sponsored by Mars.
Officials break ground on new affordable housing
SCG Development held a groundbreaking event on July 17 for the first phase of a two-phase new affordable housing development in Northern Virginia. Somos at McLean Metro Phase A will be a new construction mid-rise multi-family rental housing community for lower-income households. Upon completion, Somos at McLean Metro – Phase A will create 231 new affordable homes in a high barrier-to-entry market walkable to the Metro.
Reston to celebrate 60th anniversary with community pool party
The town of Reston, one of the nation’s first planned communities, is preparing to mark a historic milestone after six decades of resilience and growth. Residents and leaders will gather at Lake Newport Pool on July 20 to commemorate the community's founding 60 years ago. The pool party will feature a DJ spinning tunes, raffle drawings, a cookout with complimentary food and non-alcoholic drinks, carnival games, and pool activities to cool down in the summer heat. Organizers are also asking residents to bring photos and stories to share on a “memory board” at the event.
Officer involved in fatal shooting during mental health crisis response will not face charges
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Attorney's Office announced Thursday that there isn’t sufficient evidence to pursue any charges against D.C. officer Claude Jackson for his role in the fatal shooting of Clifford Brooks on Jan. 24. During a nearly seven-month investigation, The U.S. Attorney’s Office and Metropolitan Police Department's...
Herndon native chops through national Taekwondo competition
Herndon native Elena Kelley, 41, won gold at the 2024 AAU Taekwondo National Championship at the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention Center in Florida on July 1. She competed in the Female 33-42 age bracket in the traditional open forms in poomsae. The competitors were judged on technique, power, focus, rhythm,...
Update: Two Additional Teens Charged in 64-Year-Old’s Fatal Beating
THE WASHINGTON – In relation to the murder of 64-year-old Reggie Brown, the Metropolitan Police Department has announced the arrest of two more teenagers. Girls from Northwest D.C., ages 13 and 15, were apprehended by members of the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force on Thursday. Following their transfer, they were indicted with second-degree murder by the Homicide Branch.
WATCH: Doorbell camera captures shootout in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A shootout was captured by a doorbell camera in Southeast D.C. early Thursday morning. The video shared online by the Chair of the D.C. Democratic Party shows two people shooting at each other while running down the street. Watch below:. According to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD)...
Meet David Bruce, Ecologist at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office
David “Paco” Bruce is an ecologist based at the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office’s Cooperative Oxford Lab on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office is a division of the Office of Habitat Conservation. Paco has been part of our team at NOAA for 12 years.
FBI: Criminals targeting bank, ATM customers in Maryland
BALTIMORE, MD—The FBI and local law enforcement partners are investigating a surge of armed robberies, known as “jugging” crimes, at financial institutions in Maryland. At least 21 bank and ATM customers have been victimized by these crimes just in the first week of July.
Maryland congressman demands resignation of Secret Service director
BALTIMORE -- U.S. Congressman Andy Harris, from Maryland, is one of many Republican lawmakers demanding the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the response to the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.Harris told WJZ that the responsibility of the Secret Service is to make sure every venue is safe and that the agency failed to secure the perimeter last weekend.Trump was standing at the podium when shots were fired from about 400 feet away. The former president was injured during the gunfire and an attendee was killed and another was...
Mennonite Action begins 11-day march to Washington D.C. to call for ceasefire in Gaza
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A group of around 60 Mennonite Christians left Harrisonburg on Thursday to begin an 11-day march to Washington D.C. to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War in Gaza. WHSV caught up with the participants in the march on their way out of town to...
Lululemon closing 14 Street location in DC
Another popular clothing store is closing in the District - after being targeted by thieves time and time again. The Lululemon location on 14th Street NW will have its last day on Sunday, July 21. FOX 5's Homa Bash has the latest details.
Celebrating sunflower season in Poolesville
We finally got a break from the heatwave! The break comes just in time for the start of sunflowers season. FOX 5 Meteorologist Jennifer Delgado joins us from McKee -Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville, Maryland.
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