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Md. Health Department using targeted outreach to tackle pre-diabetes this summer
It’s not your imagination. You really have been seeing more health prevention ads in your social media feed. If you live in one of Maryland’s high health risk areas for diabetes, heart attack, stroke or other chronic diseases, Maryland’s Department of Health is actively looking for you.
Restrictive Zoning Laws Exacerbate the Housing Shortage Crisis in D.C.
Washington D.C.’s housing crisis worsens as restrictive zoning laws hinder efforts to meet ambitious construction goals. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) set an ambitious goal to build 87 housing units daily, aiming for a total of 320,000 units from 2020 to 2030, to combat Washington D.C.’s growing housing crisis and support the region’s expected population growth.
Heat Advisory Issued for Parts of West Virginia This Afternoon and Evening
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of West Virginia this afternoon and evening. High temperatures and humidity are expected to push the heat index to the low 100s across the region, creating potentially dangerous conditions, particularly in lower elevations. Advisory Details. According to the...
Open Air Burn Ban issued in Front Royal, Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Officials have announced that, in an order from the Fire Marshal, an open-air burn ban has been issued throughout Front Royal and Warren County. The ban went into effect on July 15 and will remain until further notice. Warren County officials said the ban was issued under the […]
Miami Takeover Will Celebrate Go -Go Music in Miami Beach
Washington, DC, and Miami Beach will come together for the 16th Annual MIAMI TAKEOVER (MTO), a vibrant three-day celebration grounded in a legacy of culture and community from July 26-29, 2024. This highly anticipated weekend is dedicated to Go-Go music, spoken word, and community service. MTO weekend offers professionals and tastemakers of color a unique blend of parties, networking, community service, vibrant culture and diversity, and an authentic Miami experience. The theme of the weekend is to celebrate and share the vibrant and unique culture of DC, centered around its deep-rooted affinity for Go-Go music. Tickets are available at https://eventnoire.com/events/mto2024.
HEAT ALERT: Excessive heat warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, storms possible later
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Dangerous heat kicks off the week with forecast high temperatures around 100 degrees and a Heat Alert on Monday. Yesterday was a record 101 degrees in D.C. The record in D.C. on Monday is 100 degrees which was set back in 1988, so we will likely tie or break the record this afternoon.
Disaster assistance reaches more than $5 million for those affected by severe weather in West Virginia in April 2024
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — More than $5 million was approved for homeowners and renters who were affected by severe storms in 11 West Virginia counties in early April 2024. Residents of Fayette, Nicholas, Kanawha, Boone, Cabell, Lincoln, Marshall, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties who were affected by severe storms in West Virginia from April […]
FORECAST: Another day with highs in the 90s, then the cooldown begins
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The heat and humidity will stick around for another day, but some clouds will help to take the edge of the intense sunshine. Some storms are possible in the late afternoon and evening. HEADLINES:. -One more day of 90s. -Thunderstorm chances increase. -Much cooler by the...
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