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Homicide Defendant Pleads Not Guilty to Five Charges for 2021 Stabbing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant was arraigned for his charges in front of DC Superior Court Judge Maribeth Raffinan on July 19. James Lewis, 46, is charged with second-degree murder while armed, possession of a prohibited weapon and three...
Students Reminisce Over Weeklong Trip to Washington, D.C.
As Emily Dutton and Aanyah Lovett prepare to enter their senior year at Central High School, they are spending the remainder of the summer looking back at their time on the Washington Youth Tour (WYT) with Carroll Electric Membership Cooperative (EMC). The students were among more than 100 delegates from the state of Georgia who traveled to Washington, D.C., for the weeklong, leadership experience in June.
WASHINGTON, D.C. NEWS – 2 men dead and 1 toddler injured in District shooting
Two men were killed and a 2-year-old girl was injured after a shooting in Southeast D.C. Police are searching for a blue Dodge Charger with heavy tints in connection to the crime. The incident occurred at 11:22 a.m. near 22nd and Savannah streets when suspects armed with rifles exited a vehicle and began shooting, hitting three men and killing two of them. The girl was struck by gunfire while a group, including her, was leaving a day care for a morning walk. Her injuries are not life-threatening, and no other children were harmed.
Are dangerous heat waves the new normal in New England?
The times of an occasional stretch of scorching summer days are behind us. Three environmental experts say extreme heat, which recently reached the 90s in New England and triple-digits in places like Washington, D.C., is here to stay. “New England is the fastest-warming area of the United States,” said Dr....
New Democratic Group Demands Biden ‘Pass the Torch’ in Ad Set to Air in DC and Delaware
Pass the Torch, a new Democratic political action committee, is running a new ad meant to catch the president's eye in Washington, D.C. and Delaware. The post New Democratic Group Demands Biden ‘Pass the Torch’ in Ad Set to Air in DC and Delaware first appeared on Mediaite.
High energy and raw performances in STC Academy’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’
It is not profound to say that Romeo and Juliet is a play that explores the themes of reason and passion in its characters. The modern version of that take is to say that if only everyone had just not been in such a rush, well, the Montagues and the Capulets would still be at war, but we wouldn’t have two dead teenagers.
Extreme heat, medications don’t mix, doctor says
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Extreme heat and medications can be a risky combo because they don’t mix. Some common medications can make it more difficult for people to regulate their body temperature, and in extreme heat, it can increase their chances of experiencing a heat emergency. Dr. Kerri Layman, chief of emergency medicine at […]
2023-24 Navy Athletics Season in Review
14-11-1 (.558) in the Star Series presented by USAA. •Senior midfielder David Jackson (Men's Soccer), College Soccer News Third Team All-American. •Freshman Kiefer Black (Water Polo), Honorable Mention All-American by the ACWPC. •Senior Caden Capobianco (Water Polo), Honorable Mention All-American by the ACWPC. • Freshman Isabella Baldwin (Rifle) First Team...
Charley Crockett Brings Americana To Nation’s Capital
Last night, the renowned 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. was transformed into a vibrant showcase of Americana and country soul as Charley Crockett graced the stage for the second of two sold-out performances. Touring in support of his latest album, $10 Cowboy, Crockett’s show was a testament to his journey from a small town in southern Texas to becoming one of the most compelling voices in contemporary roots music.
“eligible establishments and venues will be able to operate 24 hours and have extended hours for entertainment and alcohol sales during designated periods that will cover the 2024 Summer Olympics (and more)”
“With the start of the 2024 Paris Olympics less than two weeks away, the District’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) is reminding the community that eligible establishments and venues will be able to operate 24 hours and have extended hours for entertainment and alcohol sales during designated periods that will cover the 2024 Summer Olympics (July 26-August 11), the 2024 Paralympic Games (August 28-September 8), as well as Dine All Night (September 19-29). and Art All Night (September 27-28).
Stolen dog reunited with owner, DC police say
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A dog that was reported stolen on Saturday was reunited with its owner, police said Friday. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said that the victim left her dog and her purse in a car in the 1900 block of M St. SE just before 1 p.m. on Saturday. When she […]
Man arrested for 11 retail thefts in Northwest DC, police say
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a man was arrested for nearly a dozen retail thefts in Northwest D.C. in the span of three months. Paul Loose, 29, was arrested and charged with 11 counts of Theft Second Degree on Tuesday. The thefts happened at the following locations and times:
Chief Pamela Smith reflects on first year leading the Metropolitan Police Department
WASHINGTON (7News) — Chief Pamela Smith marked one year since taking the helm at the Metropolitan Police Department on Wednesday. She and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser sat down with 7News Reporter Rebecca Turco on the chief's anniversary for a wide-ranging interview, with a focus on crime reduction efforts. Data...
South Block opening on M Street Tomorrow! (Saturday, 7/20)
“Good times incoming! South Block – the fast-casual chain serving up açai bowls, smoothies, toasts and cold-pressed juices – is bringing its signature flavors and refreshing menu items to West End this summer, with a new D.C. location opening July 20. Embodying South Block’s vibrant spirit, the...
D.C. Police Release Images of Suspects in Shoplifting Incidents
Washington, D.C. – Authorities are seeking help to identify suspects involved in three retail thefts in Northwest. On Wednesday, three retail establishments were targeted. The first incident occurred at approximately…
Sioux Falls woman charged for involvement in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - A Sioux Falls business owner has been charged for participating in the January 6th riot at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. According to court documents, a South Dakota resident tipped off the FBI after overhearing Amy Rebekah Willis of Sioux Falls bragging about being inside the U.S. Capitol building on January 6th, 2021. The conversation took place inside Willis’s herbalist retail sales company in Sioux Falls, which she has owned since 2011.
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