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Virginia Breaks Ground on $2.3 Billion Long Bridge Project to Boost Passenger Train Service
This week, Virginia's Long Bridge Project officially began, marking a significant step toward easing a major rail bottleneck between Arlington, VA, and Washington, DC. The $2.3 billion project will create a new passenger-dedicated rail bridge, improving the frequency and reliability of trains for the 6 million passengers who cross the bridge annually.
DC roads closed, parking restricted as Howard University celebrates 100th homecoming
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s homecoming season and Washington D.C.’s Howard University is gearing up to celebrate its 100th Homecoming Anniversary. With the theme, “Yard of Fame,” alumni, students and celebrities are coming to the District to kick off a series of celebrations. This year, the Howard Bisons will go against Tennesee State for […]
DC police captain suspended for sending ‘insensitive’ email to officers
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) captain was placed on administrative leave after he sent an “unprofessional” email to officers in the Fifth District. Officials said that a police captain was placed on administrative leave after he sent an email overnight to officers offering overtime. In a statement to DC News […]
Reston Association considers new guidance for fence designs
Reston Association is looking to address gaps in its fencing guidelines for single-family houses. The community association’s staff have begun developing new standard operating procedures dictating who approves fences and […]
Dollar store deals to celebrate Halloween this year
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Less than two weeks away from Halloween, families are making trick-or-treat plans, preparing for parties and creating costumes. Given the high costs of many essentials, including groceries and other day-to-day items, many consumers will find ways to cut costs, to avoid a scare in the check out line. DC News […]
Howard University celebrates 100 years of homecoming parades
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — A week-long celebration came to a close Saturday night at Howard University. Despite rumors about Vice President Kamala Harris visiting her alma mater's Homecoming, the Democratic nominee for president did not make an appearance at Saturday's parade. Still, the party went on as planned --...
Giant Panda Cam in DC: Coming soon to National Zoo!
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — National Zoo’s giant pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, arrived from China on Oct. 15 with a huge amount of fanfare. The arrival brought an end to a void that lasted nearly a year after the departure of Tian Tian, Mei Xiang and Xiao Qi Ji. Now that giant pandas […]
Maine veterans will soon be in Washington D.C. for final Honor Flight Maine trip of the year
PORTLAND, Maine — It was a busy Friday morning at the Portland Jetport as more than 50 Maine veterans got ready for the last Honor Flight Maine trip of the year. The veterans, their sponsors, and staff from the organization will make eight stops on Saturday around Washington D.C., touring the memorials and monuments dedicated in honor of their service. The group will visit the World War II Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and the Military Women's Memorial, among other stops.
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