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'Owner less than responsive' | DC Officials say residents displaced because of explosion should be looking for new homes
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — It's been almost two weeks since an explosion at an apartment building in Northwest D.C and on Wednesday night, tenants expected to receive an update at a town hall. While the media was not allowed to attend, prior to the town hall, D.C. officials shared...
In deep-blue Prince George’s County, running as a Republican is tough. Michael Riker is trying anyway.
ACCOKEEKda Md— When discussions finished at a local town hall, Michael Riker, 61, grabbed his home-designed palm cards and hustled to the door. Dressed in an oversized gray suit and sporting a yellow tie with “We the People” printed on it, Riker stumped for votes mainly by commiserating with disgruntled attendees.
Banned books find shelter in Anne Arundel County’s ‘sanctuary library’
Local libraries are currently facing almost a dozen different book challenges, but challenged books and stories are still available on Anne Arundel County shelves, thanks in part to protections county officials recently put in place.
Voter guide: What's on the ballot in the DMV
Voters in D.C., Maryland and Virginia: Here's what you need to know about this year's elections. Why it matters: There is a big Senate race in Maryland, and a D.C. ballot initiative that would change the future of voting — plus the presidential contest and down-ballot races. 🗓 Key...
Northern Virginia rescue crews help dozens in Southwest Virginia after Helene
DAMASCUS, Va. (DC News Now) — Water rescue teams from a few Northern Virginia fire departments are returning home after spending days performing heroic rescue efforts in Southwest Virginia. Crews from several departments made the long trip to the hardest-hit parts of the commonwealth after Helene. While many departments started in different locations, a few […]
District Dogs to pay $100K to DC, improve safety after 10 dogs died in flood
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Office of the Attorney General has ordered District Dogs to pay $100,000 to the District, make safety improvements and permanently close its Rhode Island Avenue location after 10 dogs died in a flood at the facility in 2023. According to D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, as part of the settlement between […]
Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 3-6
This weekend in the DMV, there are events such as hearing from Ta-Nehisi Coates, dancing to Amapiano beats, enjoying Caribbean culture, and more. The post Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Oct. 3-6 appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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