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MCPS Celebrates Completion of Major Construction Projects
As the school year begins, MCPS is celebrating the completion of major construction projects. MCPS shared that “these investments create modern learning environments that will benefit students for years to come.” The projects include:. •A brand-new building for Neelsville Middle School providing 131,432 square feet of new space...
Parents urged to discuss dangers of vaping with DMV kids as usage increases
SILVER SPRING, Md. (7News) — With tens of thousands of students now back in school in the DMV, The American Lung Association and the Ad Council are urging parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of vaping. Currently, 2.1 million kids use e-cigarettes and 4,000 kids try...
More Cities Say Apartment Tenants Have the Right to Air Conditioning
As climate change drives more severe heat waves worldwide, cities are looking to establish renters’ rights to air conditioning. Some U.S. cities are codifying tenants’ right to housing that must be cooled to a specific maximum indoor temperature, a number that varies by jurisdiction. For now, cities that require apartment landlords to provide air conditioning […]
Commanders reveal new stadium name in deal with Northwest Federal Credit Union
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Washington Commanders and Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) have entered into a multi-year, exclusive naming-rights agreement for the football team's stadium, signaling a new era for both organizations, the D.C. team announced Tuesday. The deal will see the rebranding of the team's home from Commanders...
Prince George’s County police arrest 4 for fatally stabbing man in Hyattsville
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said four suspects have been charged in connection to a fatal stabbing that happened in Hyattsville back in July. Just after 9:30 a.m. on July 5, officers with the Hyattsville City Police Department were called to check on the welfare […]
DC Code Orange air quality alert Tuesday as heat, humidity return; afternoon thunderstorms possible
WASHINGTON - The heat and humidity have returned to the Washington, D.C. region, bringing above average temperatures back to the area even as autumn approaches. FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says a Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for the nation’s capital Tuesday with highs in the low-90s expected across the region. The alert means air pollution concentrations in the area may become unhealthy for sensitive groups including children, people suffering from asthma, heart disease, other lung diseases, and the elderly. The National Weather Service advises to avoid strenuous activity and outdoor exercise while the alert is in effect.
CFVI introduces V.I. authors, books to thousands in D.C.
Tens of thousands of book lovers from all over the country and world, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, converged on the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the nation’s capital to attend the 24th annual National Book Festival during the weekend. As the Library of Congress’ designated Center for...
CHAW Launches New Friday Art Challenge Program This Fall
This fall, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) will introduce a new program, Friday Art Challenge, offering visual artists the chance to tackle a different creative challenge every other Friday from September 27 to November 22, 2024. Each session runs from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at CHAW, located at 545 7th St. SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Public advised to avoid charcoal grills, lawn mowing during Code Orange air alert
WASHINGTON (7News) — Code Orange Air Level Warning has been issued for August 27 in parts of the D.C. area, according to theMetropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG). The affected areas include Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, as well as Prince George’s County and Lower Montgomery County. According...
Maryland Transportation Authority receives $350 million payout from Key Bridge insurer
Whether or not the replacement Francis Scott Key Bridge will be fully federally funded — or if the state of Maryland will need to chip in 10% of it — remains to be seen, but one sizable payment that will cover a portion of the rebuild has already landed. The Maryland Transportation Authority received a $350 million insurance payout this month from Chubb, the Key Bridge’s insurer. The ...
State Roundup: Ed board revises draft policy to allow 3rd graders struggling with reading to move on; Maryland ACLU warns of errors in facial recognition technology; Alsobrooks faces ‘electability challenge’ while Hogan faces challenge of history
MARYLAND PARENTS COULD STOP CHILDREN FROM REPEATING 3rd GRADE: Third-graders struggling to read won’t necessarily be held back, according to an updated draft literacy policy from the Maryland State Board of Education. The policy initially mandated that students unable to read at grade level would repeat the third grade, but the revised version allows families to seek a waiver that would permit their students to move into the fourth grade. As part of the waiver process, those families would commit to making sure their child gets additional support, such as summer school programming, before-or-after school tutoring or instructional support outside of the school day. Lilly Price and Hayes Gardner/The Baltimore Sun.
WEATHER ALERT | High heat and humidity Wednesday ahead of severe storms
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland is bracing for steamy weather tomorrow ahead of the next round of showers and storms, which could be severe. Tuesday will be hot and a little humid as high temperatures rise to the low 90s. Heat indices will be a few degrees higher. Skies will be mostly sunny.
Envisioning the Next 30 Years at AU and for Our Students
NOTE: We are sharing Dean David Marchick's note sent to all faculty and staff to welcome them to the new school year. Most of us are focused on the next 30 minutes of our day or possibly the next 30 days. I hope you might take a moment to envision the next 30 years and how what you are doing today will shape Kogod and our students’ lives for the next 30 years.
DC area sees storms before return to extreme heat this week
The D.C. area experienced scattered showers and a return to heat Monday after a week of cool breezes and sunshine. A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for the area of Annapolis, Maryland, until 5:45 p.m. The passing storm brought the potential for 60 mph wind gusts that put trees and large branches at risk of falling.
National Cyber Director visits Madison College
Earlier this month, Madison College hosted a group of visiting officials from Washington D.C. National Cyber Director Harry Coker Jr. and Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden arrived at Madison College’s Truax Campus. During their visit, they toured the college’s cybersecurity and IT classrooms before engaging in a listening session with students and alumni from these programs.
Shooting, Pistol Whipping Suspect Pleads Not Guilty, Gets Offer
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. A suspect accused in a shooting and beating of three victims appeared before DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun in an Aug. 26 hearing. Juaval Huff, 29, is charged with four counts including carrying a pistol without...
WATCH: DC firefighters battle fire at business in Northeast
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — DC Fire and EMS (DCFD) crews were at the scene of a fire in Northeast, which started just before 3 p.m. on Monday. Crews responded to a two-story building in the 2500 block of Bladensburg Road NE. There, units found a fire in the basement and first floor. EMS units […]
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