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He was a trailblazing Black businessman in Occoquan. A century later, a street bears his name.
A block in historic Occoquan now serves as a tribute to one of the town’s trailblazing African Americans. Occoquan officials on Saturday assigned the honorary designation of “Ogle Harris Way” to the 100 block of Poplar Alley. Mayor Earnie Porta and descendants of Harris – a prominent...
The new DMV laws going into effect July 1
A bunch of new laws take effect Monday in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.Why it matters: Many will impact your daily life.Zoom in: Here are some of the most notable:D.C. ⬆️ Minimum wage increaseThe minimum wage is now $17.50, up 50 cents. The tipped minimum wage rises from $8 to $10 per hour as a result of Initiative 82, which gradually increases the base pay for tipped workers (hospitality and otherwise) to be in line with the city's minimum wage by 2027.💲 Pay transparencyNo more salary surprises — businesses must disclose pay rates and salary ranges on job listings, and employers...
Here are the fireworks laws for DC, Maryland, Virginia
WASHINGTON — Lots of people are loading up on fireworks as we get closer to Fourth of July on Thursday. That means many people are bracing for the nuisance of the noise or preparing to soothe anxious pets. What are the fireworks laws around the DMV?. SOURCES. ANSWER. All...
Four VADOC facilities close as scheduled
All employees at the four facilities who wished to stay with the department have been able to continue their employment at other facilities, thanks to the "diligence and dedication" of the department's human resources department.
What's up with all the DMV's recent bear sightings
It's the season of the bear in D.C. — and we don't just mean the chaotic TV show, but bears, plural: real, furry, pawin-through-the-trash bears.The big picture: A slew of recent DMV black bear sightings have made headlines: A bear — which neighbors quickly nicknamed "Otis" — was spotted in Brookland in May, and there have been several reported bear sightings in Maryland.Last month, a bear was hit and killed on I-395 in Arlington, and the body of a bear was found illegally dumped in Arlington after it was hit and killed on I-66.Last year, the local internet lost it...
Free summer events to attend in the DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — The warm weather calls for plenty of events to attend in the DMV! Ranging from farmers markets to live music, here are some free activities to check out during the summer. Check out the list below:. WASHINGTON, D.C.:. Free Dancing on the Waterfront Summer Series in...
Tunnel to Towers pays off home mortgages of two Maryland fallen heroes
BALTIMORE — The families of two Maryland fallen heroes received an early Independence Day gift, thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The non-profit charitable organization on Tuesday paid off the home mortgages of late Baltimore City Fire lieutenant Paul Butrim and Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputy Glenn Hilliard.
DC begins enforcing youth summer curfew
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Summer hours for D.C.’s youth curfew went into effect Monday. It allows kids to stay out an hour later during the week for July and August. Those under 17 will have to be home seven days a week between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. “Between that hour of extension, there […]
Wilson pool inches toward reopening after year-plus closure
After several false starts, repairs at the Wilson pool in Tenleytown appear close to completion.Why it matters: It is one of D.C.'s largest indoor pools — empty lap lanes were scarce — but HVAC problems led it to stay closed for much of the past 16 months.State of play: There is no exact reopening date. But D.C. was refilling and testing the pool last week after discovering a leak in June.Crews need to "chlorinate, run the filtration system, and then test the water," Ward 3 council member Matt Frumin told residents in an announcement last Friday. "Only then can they...
What to know about fireworks law and regulations
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — The subject of fireworks being discharged within the City of Washington Court House has been brought before the Safety, Service and Recreation Committee and the Washington City Council recently. There will be further discussion regarding this subject by the police department and local fire departments, as well as safety committees, and city council.
SUN: Where to watch 2024 fireworks, celebrate Fourth of July in Baltimore area
Here’s how to mark the Fourth of July across Maryland with free concerts, face painting, food vendors and, of course, fireworks. Annapolis, July 4, 6:30 p.m. The City of Annapolis’ parade kicks off at Amos Garrett and West Street at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin from a barge in Annapolis Harbor around 9:15 p.m., viewable from public spaces including the northeast area of Severn River and City Dock along Naval Academy Bridge. The Spa Creek Bridge will be closed to traffic from Eastport into Annapolis from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Maryland and Virginia in war of words over crabs with big harvest decision
Virginia state regulators removed an important protection for the blue crab Tuesday when they narrowly approved reopening the winter season after a 15-year closure, subjecting the vulnerable and keystone species to additional harvest. and provoking a strong response from Maryland's Department of Natural Resources. The Virginia Marine Resources Commission voted...
Fairfax County Public Schools leadership displays disdain for parents — again
Last Thursday, as the first presidential debate was making national headlines, Fairfax County School Board members held a meeting during which they voted on controversial changes to family life education curriculum. The takeaway for the few of us able to attend or watch it virtually was that the district’s leadership hates parents — or, at […]
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