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Anger builds in Kalorama neighborhood over loud protests that reach 100 dB
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Nestled among the multi-million dollar homes in D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood, residencies of foreign embassies put an international stamp an exclusive community. But neighbors say what’s happening outside the Chinese ambassador’s residence on 23rd and S streets is more than a first world problem.
Price to purchase a Mega Millions ticket is going up
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The cost of buying a Mega Millions jackpot dream will soon more than double, but lottery officials said they're confident players won't mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners. Lottery officials announced Monday that it will...
Police: Man dies after carjacked crash in DC; Virginia man arrested for alleged DUI
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said an 18-year-old man is dead and another man has been arrested after a crash in Northwest on Sept. 29. According to MPD, at around 3:45 a.m., a recently carjacked 2016 Mazda 6 was traveling southbound on 13th Street when it ran a red light […]
DC Metro proposes new funding model for buses after 70% of riders don’t pay
The Washington, D.C., Metro leaders are looking to change the funding scheme for the busing system after finding that nearly 70% of riders don’t pay the fare. Fare evasion in train stations has plummeted since the installation of higher gates that disable riders from jumping over them. However, evasion has not only remained endemic to […]
Mother sues Wisconsin Avenue Psychiatric Center for $30M
WASHINGTON — A Maryland mother is suing the Psychiatric Institute of Washington (PIW) for medical malpractice and negligence. Karen Streeter is suing the PIW for $30 million citing that during her daughter's stay at the facility she was sexually abused and physically assaulted. The child who is a minor and only referred to as B.S., according to court documents, was admitted to PIW on Jan. 29, 2023, for assessment and treatment of behavioral health concerns.
Alexandria charity gets $1.9 million in federal funds for substance abuse and mental health services
An Alexandria charity has been awarded $1.9 million in federal funds to train behavioral health professionals to work with people suffering from racial disparities, drug addicts, and students with mental […]
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