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Anacostia Residents Fight for Balance in Affordable Housing Development
While Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration is well on its way to achieving its affordable housing goals, there remains the question of whether each ward in the District is taking on an equal share of the newly constructed and renovated units, as promised. The post Anacostia Residents Fight for Balance in Affordable Housing Development appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Warren Haynes Band Books Us Tour – New Album Coming Soon
Fresh off their run performing on Slash’s S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival, the Warren Haynes Band, led by Gov’t Mule front man Warren Haynes, has announced their Million Voices Whisper Tour in the US. The new 16-date run launches September 19th in Fort Lauderdale, making stops in Jacksonville, St. Petersburg, Richmond, Washington, DC, Nashville, Syracuse, Philadelphia, and more, before wrapping October 12th in Boston. They have also revealed their new studio album, Million Voices Whisper, will be released this fall. Keep reading below for live listings and more.
Pitt Offers 2025 Guard from Washington D.C.
On Monday, the Pitt men’s basketball staff offered 2025 guard Omari Witherspoon, a 6-foot-6 guard out of St. John’s College Prep in Washington, D.C. Witherspoon is ranked as a three-star guard in the class of 2025. He plays his summer ball for D.C. Premier on the Under Armor Circuit.
3-star C Seal Diouf commits to Georgetown
Seal Diouf, a three-star center in the 2025 class, has committed to Georgetown and head coach Ed Cooley, he told On3. The 6-foot-8 big man from the Dunn School (CA) is originally from the Netherlands. He broke down his decision in an interview with On3. So, why Georgetown? “Choosing Georgetown was a combination of many […] The post 3-star C Seal Diouf commits to Georgetown appeared first on On3.
RAMMYS Awards 2024 Unites Washingtonians in the Celebration of District Food and Beverage Culture
WI Managing Editor Hundreds of Washingtonians poured into the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest, D.C. dressed in elegant gowns and dapper tuxedos – accessorized with a proper helping of D.C. flair — to celebrate the District’s food and beverage industry at the RAMMYS 2024 on July 21. While the night honored restaurants, bars, […] The post RAMMYS Awards 2024 Unites Washingtonians in the Celebration of District Food and Beverage Culture appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Metropolitan Police Seek Public's Assistance to Capture Suspect in Northwest Washington Burglary Spree
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently soliciting help from the public to track down a suspect linked to a series of burglaries in Northwest Washington. These incidents involved forceful entries and theft at three distinct locations. According to information released by the MPD, the first break-in occurred in the early hours of July 1 in the 2300 block of 18th Street, with the case number 24100612.
ALX Closet Opens to Serve Children and Families Facing Emergencies
A new clothing and resource center is opening to help children and families in need. The Center for Alexandria's Children and The Fund for Alexandria’s Child announced Tuesday the opening of ALX Closet at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, 5th Floor). "ALX Closet is...
The Angry Jerk Expands to Dupont Circle Location
The Angry Jerk’s second location is now open in the former HipCityVeg location at 1300 Connecticut Ave. NW in D.C.’s Dupont Circle neighborhood. Owner Jason Miskiri originally opened The Angry Jerk at 8223 Georgia Ave. in downtown Silver Spring in 2021. Later, he signed a lease for a 2,200-square-foot space at the Juniper apartment complex near the Merriweather Post Pavilion at 6000 Merriweather Drive in Columbia, which is still listed as “Coming Soon” on the restaurant’s website.
Portsmouth's Ryan Minckler begins professional baseball career with Washington Nationals
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida - Ryan Minckler's dream came true last Tuesday when he was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft. More: Portsmouth grad Ryan Minckler picked by Washington Nationals in MLB draft, plans to sign ...
Adventure Golf Helps Restore Historic D.C. Mini-Golf Course
The East Potomac Miniature Golf Course, America’s oldest continuously operating miniature golf course, and the only outdoor miniature golf course in Washington, D.C., was recently restored to much of its original 1931 splendor by Adventure Golf & Sports (AGS) and will be re-opening this summer, according to a press release.
Students fight book bans during National Day of Social Action | Get Uplifted
TEMPLE HILLS, Md. — Young people across the national and here at home are getting socially active, and that is getting us uplifted. During the summer months, the Children's Defense Fund, which is based in D.C., holds summer schools across the country called Freedom Schools. The goal is to prevent the so-called "summer slide" and promote reading among students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky says she prides herself on consistency
Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Bethesda native and star swimmer Katie Ledecky says she prides herself on consistency. “I challenge myself to stay consistent. Yeah, I mean sometimes it can be tough feeling like you’re not having a breakthrough. But to be really consistent is something I’m really happy with,” she told the Associated Press. [WTOP]
Shooting after altercation in Aspen Hill under investigation by Montgomery County police
ASPEN HILL, Md. (7News) — An investigation is underway after an altercation led to a shooting in Aspen Hill, Maryland Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County police. Officers said they responded to the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road around 10:55 a.m. for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation...
Purple Line trains unveiled; Prince George’s communities weigh in
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has unveiled the first cars of the Metro’s new Purple Line. The light rail line is expected to open between Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in 2027. “Celebrating the arrival of the Purple Line’s first light rail vehicle is the latest significant...
Pro-Palestine protest breaks out against Israeli Prime Minister’s visit to DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A group of pro-Palestinian activists were protesting in front of the Watergate Hotel, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is staying during his visit to D.C. “My message for lawmakers and people who live here is that every single person who has stayed silent is complicit in genocide,” activist Mimi […]
3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia
On July 1, PetSmart PetsHotel in Alexandria, Virginia, contacted a dog owner about their canine companion’s passing while they were under its care. Following the incident, two more dogs died during or after their stay at the PetSmart facility. The case is still under investigation, and one of the canine’s bodies was sent for necropsy. […] The post 3 Dogs Die After Staying in PetSmart Facility in Virginia appeared first on DogTime.
Montgomery County Police Seek Public's Help to Find Missing Teen Natasha Mwirigi from Silver Spring
The Montgomery County Police Department is asking for the public's help in the search for Natasha Christina Mwirigi, a young teen reported missing from Silver Spring. The Special Victims Investigations Division, which is spearheading the investigation, has now turned to the public eye for assistance in locating her, as reported by the Montgomery County Police Department.
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