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Maryland approves $2.75 million settlement for discrimination by state police
Top state officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Oct. 2 after a federal investigation turned up evidence of discriminatory hiring practices by the Maryland State Police. The U.S. Department of Justice conducted a two-year investigation into state police hiring practices for a violation of Title VII, which prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The investigation found that the state police...
From American Dream to Addiction: Three D.C. Residents Seek Hope as Overdose Deaths Decline
Three individuals struggling with addiction reflect on the opioid crisis, as the CDC reports a 10% drop in overdose deaths in the 12 months ending in April 2024, with the decline being attributed to the FDA's approval of over-the-counter sales of naloxone and the use of medication-assisted treatments. The post From American Dream to Addiction: Three D.C. Residents Seek Hope as Overdose Deaths Decline appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Jewish community gathers in DC to commemorate October 7 attack on Israel
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — On Monday, members of the Jewish community gathered in D.C. for a remembrance ceremony at The Anthem to commemorate a year since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. Hamas terrorists killed 1,200 people and abducted another 250 that day, sparking what is now a year of war in the […]
Governor visits Indian Head market set to break food desert
Gov. Wes Moore (D) visited Indian Head last week, stopping by Oasis Fresh Food Markets, a grocery store set to fully open Oct. 25 that will break Indian Head’s “food desert” designation. “I’m excited to be back in Charles County to meet with leaders at the local, state and federal levels who are doing the work to deliver for the people of Maryland and build a more prosperous future for all,” Moore said on Oct. 3. "Today’s visit demonstrates our administration’s commitment to driving economic...
Hurricane Helene: Northern Virginia 911 dispatchers head to North Carolina
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Some Northern Virginia counties deployed over a dozen 911 dispatchers on Monday morning to centers in North Carolina most impacted by Hurricane Helene. A total of 17 personnel are responding from Fairfax County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Charlottesville and the National Capital Region Incident Management Team. Officials […]
First Responders In Virginia, Maryland Rescue Kayakers Stranded On Island (Video)
At around 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, Maryland State Police Aviation Command based out of Frederick came to the aid of four kayakers with an assist on the ground from Montgomery County swift water rescue personnel, officials say. According to officials, first responders required the aerial rescue due to the...
Army vs. Navy Could Cause Massive Problem For College Football Playoff
Imagine the following scenario for the Army vs. Navy game this year. The 11-0 Army Black Knights are taking on the 11-0 Navy Midshipmen at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland on Saturday, Dec. 14. The game, airing on CBS, kicks off at 3 p.m. E.T. All of the college football world is ...
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