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An Unsigned Budget & Questions about Taxes, Congressional Interference
Get the top stories of the day around the DMV. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision to return the Fiscal Year 2025 Local Budget Act and Fiscal Year 2025 Local Budget Support Emergency Act unsigned, during the council’s summer recess, stemmed from, as she explained in a letter, a desire to avoid tax increases.
Investigation continues after 3 dogs die at PetSmart PetsHotel boarding facility in Potomac Yards
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) provided an update Tuesday regarding an ongoing investigation into three dogs who died while being boarded at the PetSmart PetsHotel in Potomac Yard. Three dogs died at the facility within weeks of each other. AWLA first heard of “Clarks” death on July […]
Woman warns others to be vigilant after midday attack in DC, 15-year-old arrested
WASHINGTON — Cellphone video captured a woman being attacked on a Sunday afternoon just steps from the FBI building in D.C. The video captures the tail-end of the assault just as the two suspects run to a waiting car in the intersection. Piercing screams sliced through the silence of...
Former Biddeford man changes plea to guilty in Jan. 6 case
WASHINGTON — Another Mainer has pleaded guilty to his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 riots on the U.S. Capitol grounds. Christopher Maurer, 45 now has a sentencing date of Nov. 6 after changing his plea from not guilty to guilty Tuesday in a Washington, D.C. federal court. The...
Mountain West Undecided About Adding Pac-2 Washington State and Oregon State
While it’s tough to say where the future of college athletics is heading, for Oregon State and Washington State, the future needs to be approached sooner rather than later. After representatives from the Mountain West Conference agreed to a one-year football scheduling agreement with the final two members of the Pac-12, many are wondering if Washington State and Oregon State will be presented with an invite to join the league in the future.
PAW highlights adoption opportunities and shares vital summer safety tips for dogs
Washington, D.C. (7News) — Partnership for Animal Welfare (PAW) volunteers Jason Barbier and Lalynn Kurash joined Good Morning Washington Tuesday to alert the community about local adoption and foster care, while providing key tips to keep your dog safe throughout the heat. Since 1996, PAW has served as a...
Montgomery County police investigating shots fired into Germantown home
GERMANTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Officers in Montgomery County are asking for the community’s help in identifying a group of people after someone fired shots at a home in Germantown on July 17. According to the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD), the shooting took place around 11:20 p.m. in the 20500 block of Staffordshire […]
Bar Japonais Launches Happy Hour – Check out the menu
“Bar Japonais is thrilled to announce the launch of its happy hour service. Following the restaurant’s opening last month, the team looks forward to bringing the new offering to guests six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday from 5pm to 7pm at the bar. The French-Japanese restaurant will offer.
‘In the Heights’ excites at Montgomery College Summer Dinner Theatre
With the DC area trudging through record heat this summer—temperatures running more than four degrees above average, 29 days at or over 90 (according to the National Weather Service)— Montgomery College’s Summer Dinner Theatre is the perfect place to cool down and enjoy the heat of In the Heights with its high-energy cast directed by Lauren Patton Villegas.
Plastic Bags Banned in Annapolis, Drive-Thrus May Be Next
The Annapolis City Council has passed legislation banning the use of plastic bags in most businesses, a move that does not quite align with a new Anne Arundel County law The bill, sponsored by Alderman Rob Savidge of Ward 7, was approved by a 7-1 vote and will take effect on January 22, 2025. Under this new law, grocery stores and other retailers will no longer provide free plastic bags, offering paper bags for 10 cents each instead. Exemptions include farmers markets, businesses providing fresh flowers, dry cleaners, pharmacies, and bulk items such as vegetables, nuts, and seafood. Alderman DaJuan Gay of Ward 6, the sole “no” vote, had proposed an amendment to exempt low-income residents, but it was defeated 5-3.
Hen Quarter Prime opens today at Buzzard Point
Ed. Note: You can see their menus here. “Thompson Restaurants is pleased to unveil the grand opening of “Hen Quarter Prime,” the esteemed Southern restaurant’s second location nestled in the heart of Washington D.C’s Buzzard Point neighborhood. Renowned for its vibrant, fun-casual atmosphere, full-service Southern Fare, and an array of acclaimed fried chicken and handcrafted cocktails, this new establishment is a celebration of Southern charm with a modern twist, boasting views of the Capitol Riverfront.
Judge Finds Probable Cause in Stabbing Case, Orders Defendant Detained
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. DC Superior Court Judge Heide Herrmann found probable cause a suspect committed a stabbing after a Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer testified on July 23. Junae Roberson, 37, is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and...
Shooting after altercation in Aspen Hill under investigation by Montgomery County police
ASPEN HILL, Md. (7News) — An investigation is underway after an altercation led to a shooting in Aspen Hill, Maryland Tuesday morning, according to Montgomery County police. Officers said they responded to the 2200 block of Bel Pre Road around 10:55 a.m. for a reported shooting. A preliminary investigation...
Calling all foodies! DC’s Summer Restaurant Week to kick off in August
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you love to explore the tastes of different cuisines or are just looking to expand your horizons, D.C.’s Summer Restaurant Week is around the corner! The Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) announced the week is kicking off on Aug. 12. Featuring over 20 eateries, D.C.’s 2024 Summer Restaurant Week […]
Defense Says The Wrong Man Is on Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Attorneys clashed during opening arguments in a carjacking and burglary trial before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on July 22. Kenneth Phillips, 24, is charged with carjacking, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, robbery while armed, burglary...
Andre Malik Edmond Sentenced For Fentanyl Trafficking In DMV
Temple Hills resident Andre Edmond - also known as "Draco" - was sentenced to 130 months in prison for his role in the drug ring that shipped hundreds of thousands of fake Oxycodone pills from Southern California to the East Coast. Prosecutors say that the pills were shipped from LAX...
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