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One flown after two-vehicle crash
On July 13 shortly before 9 p.m., two vehicles collided at the Yowaiski Mill Road and Bosse Drive intersection in Mechanicsville. According to the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department, one motorist was injured and flown to a regional trauma center.
Online sports betting in DC on hold until Mayor Bowser approves the budget
Online sports betting in Washington, D.C., is suspended until at the latest July 25 — the deadline for Mayor Muriel Bowser to sign the city’s budget for fiscal 2025. It is the fiscal 2025 budget that will give authorization for online sports betting to take place, but in the meantime sports betters must place their […]
Tyra Banks’ SMiZE & Dream Ice Cream Makes D.C. Debut
Tyra Banks is bringing her SMiZE & Dream ice cream venture to Washington, D.C., with an exciting new pop-up. The supermodel’s frozen treats will soon be available to D.C. residents and visitors, featuring 10 flavors including the unique “Cap Hill Crunch” — a blend of Cap’n Crunch cereal-infused ice cream, toffee crunch, and cereal milk-soaked French toast pieces, according to Good Morning America. Banks announced job fairs on the SMiZE & Dream Instagram for her “scoop squad,” scheduled for July 15 and 16 at 2653 Connecticut Ave. This SMiZE & Dream pop-up follows the success of her dessert offerings in Los...
“Freaky Friday” at Upper Room Theatre
Upper Room Theatre, a drama ensemble affiliated with All Saints Catholic Church, will present the musical Freaky Friday July 16 to 21. The musical will be performed at All Saints Catholic Church’s Performing Arts Center on Stonewall Road in Manassas. The cast and crew are comprised of theater aficionados of all ages and backgrounds, both amateur and professional.
New emergency veterinary center opening in Foxchase tomorrow
A 24/7 Pet ER facility operated by the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is opening tomorrow (Wednesday) at the Shoppes of Foxchase shopping center. The facility at 4525 Duke Street is scheduled to launch with an open house from 4:30-6:30 p.m. followed by a ribbon cutting. The facility says it allows...
DC school tries paying families in truancy reduction effort
A school in Washington, D.C., is launching a program to address truancy by providing direct cash payments to families. At the Social Justice School in Northeast, 15 families are set to receive $2,400 each over three months through weekly payments on their debit cards. The charter school initiative will begin distributing the first payments later […]
Dan Snyder’s Mount Vernon Property on Market for $60M
Dan Snyder, former owner of the Commanders, is selling his sprawling mansion in Mount Vernon. The home at 7979 E. Boulevard Dr. is listed for $60 million, making it the highest-priced listing in the region. Snyder bought the property, originally listed for $60 million, for $48 million in 2021. River...
Northampton Oak in D.C., estimated to be more than 400 years old, topples on wires, cars and a house
The "Northampton Oak" on the street of the same name in Northwest D.C. fell on Monday, hitting cars, wires and a house. The tree was estimated to be more than 400 years old.
‘His Generosity Ultimately Led to His Demise,’ Says Prosecutor at Murder Sentencing
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A homicide defendant was sentenced by DC Superior Court Judge Michael O’Keefe on July 12, to 10 years in prison with five years of supervised release for the murder of her father. Brittany Gaylor, 32, pleaded...
Today’s Rental was chosen because it’s pretty posh and the exposed brick, obviously
This rental is located on G Street NE. The Craigslist ad says:. G St NE is where Form and Function converge. Ditch your twin beds for 4 full-size bedrooms. Reduce the clutter in your bathroom for 3.5 spacious bathrooms with abundant storage. You will no longer need to ask where you can fit your family or guests, or where you can store your clothes. Centrally located within walking distance of Lincoln Park & H St, it’s a quiet one-way block, until the quarterly block party.
Hagerstown player wins big in lottery, plus latest on Powerball, Mega Millions
One lucky Powerball player in Hagerstown has won $50,000, among the big winners most recently announced by the Maryland Lottery. Here's more on that and the week's biggest winners, plus the latest on Powerball and Mega Millions. Powerball players wins $50,000 in Hagerstown ...
Pre-K enrollment in Maryland ticks back up under Blueprint. What are benefits, challenges?
For the first time since the pandemic, the number of children in Maryland enrolled in pre-Kindergarten programs climbed above 30,000 last year. Since then, that number has grown even more and additional enrollment is expected. The state is in the early stages of implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a decade-long education reform...
Maryland to invest $5.19 million in cultural preservation
ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Heritage Areas Authority has announced that 87 cultural organizations, local governments, and heritage tourism organizations will receive a total of $5.19 million in grants to fund projects that aim to preserve and promote Maryland’s history and culture.
Moore-Miller administration adds Republican lawmaker from the Eastern Shore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, often touts bipartisanship — that legislation his administration introduces receives support from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. This week, one of those state legislators from the GOP who voted for many of Moore’s bills is set to become the newest addition to his administration, according to an announcement.
After years of planning, supporters hope Jeremiah Community has found its home
For nearly two decades, as the downtown Fredericksburg churches that comprise Micah Ecumenical Ministries worked to address street homelessness, their efforts consisted in large part of securing housing scattered throughout the city. During that time, they’ve come to realize that while shelter is perhaps the most glaring need shared by...
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