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Police: Bowie man dies in hospital after crash in Prince George’s County
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said a man died in the hospital after a crash Thursday afternoon. Around 1:30 p.m., officers responded to the Central Avenue and Bright Seat Road area, in Seat Pleasant for a two-vehicle crash. There, officers found 69-year-old Zachery Cummings, of […]
New Mary McLeod Bethune Exhibit Opens Today in Washington D.C.
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will open a new illuminating exhibition, “Forces for Change: Mary McLeod Bethune and Black Women’s Activism,” Friday, July 19. The 640-square-foot exhibition explores the legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune and the National Council of Negro Women, as well as the strategies Black women have used to enact change through education, creativity and organizing. The exhibition is a permanent and dynamic space highlighting new stories relating to Black women activists through 35 objects, 75 images and two digital-media pieces. For more details about the exhibition, visit nmaahc.si.edu/ForcesForChange.
DE Dorance Armstrong 'Less Than Ideal' as Washington Commanders No. 1 EDGE Rusher
Getting his first shot at securing top billing in an NFL pass rush some don't believe Washington Commanders DE Dorance Armstrong Jr. has what it takes. Part of the Washington Commanders offseason overhaul was completely rebuilding the pass rush and front seven on their defense, outside of defensive tackles Jonathan Allen and Daron Payne.
MPD identify two men killed in quadruple Southeast shooting
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police have released the names of the two men who were killed in a quadruple shooting, near a daycare, that left a toddler hurt on Thursday in Southeast. Police identified the two victims as 29-year-old Lamont Street of Capitol Heights, Md., and 50-year-old Jermaine Proctor of Southeast. around 11:20 a.m. officers were […]
Alan FitzGerald shares his experience with First Green and looks towards hosting in the fall
This year I participated in the National Golf Day in Washington D.C., as First Green was hosting a field trip as part of the program. I indirectly became involved with the First Green at LedgeRock GC, where the nationally recognized kids’ golf instructor, Andy Miller, taught course etiquette and maintenance as part of his golf camps. He wanted the kids to learn at a young age about what goes into course maintenance and why etiquette is so important.
Sentara Statement on Global IT Outage
Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Sentara is closely monitoring the IT outage linked to the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Sentara does not utilize CrowdStrike so its IT systems are not directly impacted. However, Sentara is currently in the process of evaluating the impact on third-party providers and partner organizations who do work with this vendor.
Youngkin speaks about energy plan ahead of update in coming weeks
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin Friday leaned into his All-of-the-Above energy plan that calls for continued use of natural gas, despite scientists stating human use of fossil fuels is causing climate change’s increasingly intense storms. “We need more gas. We need more solar and wind and we need nuclear and we are going to lead the […] The post Youngkin speaks about energy plan ahead of update in coming weeks appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Man injured after shooting near Silver Spring 7-Eleven
SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — A man is injured after a shooting near a 7-Eleven in Silver Spring Friday evening, according to Montgomery County police officials. Officers responded to the 9200 block of New Hampshire Avenue around 5:03 p.m. where they found a man who was shot in his leg.
AdMo Vibe concert series lineup announced
WASHINGTON — AdMo Vibe is back in D.C.'s Kalorama Park this summer. The Adams Morgan Partnership BID announced the lineup for the concert series on Friday. The concerts will be held Wednesdays beginning on July 31 through Aug. 21. Rain date if needed is Aug. 28. Local acts will be playing a variety of genres including pop, folk, jazz, bluegrass and more.
Portland Parks Director Adena Long Joins National City Parks Alliance Board
In a move to further green urban landscapes and bolster city parks, Portland Parks & Recreation Director Adena Long has been elected to the City Parks Alliance (CPA) Board of Directors. The announcement, made following the board's June meeting, brings Long’s substantial public service experience to the national stage of urban park development and maintenance. According to a statement on Portland.gov, "I am honored to be selected to serve on the Board," says Director Long. “And excited to contribute to the advocacy efforts and vital resources the City Parks Alliance brings to urban park systems across the country."
Bethesda shopping center to get 118-unit housing development
The Montgomery County Planning Board on Thursday approved plans by Bethesda-based builders W.C. & A.N. Miller Development Co. to build a 118-unit residential development at the Shops at Sumner Place in southwest Bethesda. Company President Robert Miller told the board before its unanimous vote that he is “excited about the...
Tallest structure in DC: It may not be what you think.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With a skyline that consists largely of memorials and monuments, there are a number of impressive structures in D.C. When it comes to the tallest, it may not be the one that first comes to mind. (PAUSE FOR YOU TO THINK OF ONE) If the image that popped into your […]
MPD Confiscates 42 Firearms in One Week, Encourages Public Tips in Combat Against Gun Violence
During an intense week of policing from July 8 to July 15, 2024, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) of Washington D.C. removed a staggering 42 firearms from the streets, as detailed in a recent report which sheds light on their ongoing efforts to target illegal weapons and curb violence in the community. The assortment of firearms ranged from handguns to assault rifles, several of which were accompanied by arrests on an array of charges including possession of unregistered firearms and ammunition, along with other more severe indictments.
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