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Man shot, killed in Northwest DC identified
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it’s investigating a fatal shooting in Northwest D.C. that took place on Friday evening. Police said that at about 7 p.m., officers responded to the 1300 block of Girard St. for the report of a shooting. When officers arrived at the scene, they found […]
At Youth Sports Day, a 'secret sauce' hopes to keep kids out of trouble
WASHINGTON — Summer is winding down and kids are ready to make a splash in the classroom. At The Fields at RFK Campus Saturday, nonprofit Fight for Children hosted its second 'Youth Sports Day'. Kids and parents participated in dancing, sports, and even received free backpacks, school supplies, health...
U.S. Secretary of Education Launches 2024 Back-to-School Bus Tour
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is embarking on a pivotal journey across multiple states in September to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to public education. The 2024 Back to School Bus Tour, themed “Fighting for Public Education,” is set to visit Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. With an agenda focused on enhancing student achievement and showcasing educational investments, the tour will highlight how schools and communities are leveraging federal support to foster academic success.
Mayor Bowser hosts back-to-school pep rally for D.C. educators
As summer comes to a close and the new school year approaches, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee held a back-to-school pep rally for District educators on Aug. 19. The event preceded a week-long professional development series that D.C. teachers will participate in ahead of the start of school on Aug. 26.
Upcoming events in the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area
Even though the summer season is winding down, the calendar of events for the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area is quickly heating up. Offerings for the whole family are available, from home ownership workshops to music festivals. Now is the perfect time to get involved in the community...
Local Business Spotlight: Save Our Trees
There are so many environmental organizations in our area doing great work. But there are not many where we can all get our hands dirty and actually make a difference. Enter Save Our Trees!. We all love our trees. In fact, the City of Annapolis is a leader in expanding...
The Washington Spirit restart their NWSL season this weekend, here’s what you need to know
The Washington Spirit are back and here’s what you missed on Glee…. After a break of what’s felt like 84 years (which in reality was 50 days), the Washington Spirit play NWSL regular season soccer games again. In fact, their first is a home game, so they’ll be right back at Audi Field again. That game will kickoff at noon, because it’s the first of a doubleheader. The second match is a preseason London derby in Washington, D.C., between Chelsea and Arsenal. It’s really cool that this is happening and this writer’s opinion is that you should plan to spend the majority of your day at Audi and thank me later.
Chesapeake Arts Center to Host 10th Annual Arts in the Park Festival on October 5
The Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) will celebrate its 10th annual Arts in the Park Free Community Festival on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, held in front of CAC’s Main Theater, is expected to draw over 1,000 local residents, art enthusiasts, and community organizations for a day filled with vibrant entertainment, live music, interactive art activities, and more.
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Know your rights: Interacting with GUPD
Georgetown students are known for being politically-active. Throughout the years, Hoyas have mobilized around a variety of issues, ranging from the Vietnam War to South African Apartheid to LGBTQ+ rights. Participating in political activism can be fulfilling and educational. However, students should be aware of their rights when engaging with...
Washington Stage Guild Season Opens with Area Premiere of FAITHLESS by Jon Klein in September
The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 Season of Determination opens with the area premiere of a provocative and funny play looking at faith from all angles through the lens of one family –Faithless by Jon Klein. Directed by WSG Associate Artistic Director Steven Carpenter (An Unbuilt Life, Major Barbara, Sam & Dede), the cast includes first-timers with WSG, Ben Blackman, Patricia Hurley, Ron Litman, and Hannah Taylor. Performances run September 26 to October 20, 2024, with four Pay-What-You-Can previews September 26-28 at the Washington Stage Guild's home, The Undercroft Theatre in the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, 900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Opening/Press performance is Sunday, September 29 at 2:30 PM.
Thousands will march for trans visibility in D.C. Saturday
Thousands of transgender and nonbinary people — and their allies — will gather in Washington, D.C., Saturday for the National Trans Visibility March. The march, which has been held annually since 2019, focuses on the need for trans visibility in politics as well as society at large. Trans people need to support politicians who support them, contact elected officials, and get involved in grassroots campaigns, the march website notes.
Lady Lions improve to 2-0 with win over Madison Plains
For the first time in over a decade, the Washington Lady Lion soccer team is 2-0 to start a season. “It’s been since around 2011,” said head coach Brandan Ellars. “In 2011 and 2012, they had some good runs here.”. The Lady Lions led 1-0 at the...
Lubbock Teen Walks 1,600 Miles from the Hub City to Washington D.C.
Forrest Gump who? In efforts to raise awareness for social security reform, this Lubbock High School senior made an incredible trek to Capitol Hill. Eliseo Jimenez, 17, decided to walk over 1,600 miles from Lubbock to Washington D.C. in the name of social security reform. According to the nonprofit New...
Annual National Book Festival to unite authors, book enthusiasts in nation’s capital
The Walter E. Washington Convention Center will host the 24th annual Library of Congress National Book Festival on Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. The free annual event serves as a way to uplift and gather over 90 bestselling authors, poets and illustrators with thousands of book enthusiasts for panel discussions, book talks, book signings and other engaging activities. This is not a ticketed event; seating for events will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
Warm Weekend Ahead in Washington D.C. with Cool Evenings Providing Respite from Daytime Heat
The National Weather Service in Washington D.C. reports a stretch of increasing clouds today with a high nearing 88 degrees, as calm winds from the south pick up between 5 to 7 mph in the morning, this shift in weather could bring about a subtle yet appreciable change in the day's mood despite the lack of rain to rinse the summer heat from the city's streets, in a forecast update published early this morning.
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