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Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, passes away at 86
CHICAGO - Marian Robinson – a Chicago native and former mother to First Lady Michelle Obama – has died. Robinson was born in Chicago in 1937 and lived on the South Side her entire life until moving to Washington, D.C. in 2009 to help take care of her granddaughters after the election of President Barack Obama.
Maryland community mourns death of stray dog who "brought a lot of people together"
BALTIMORE - A stray dog spent his final years loved and cared for by many in Glen Burnie, and it's all thanks to two strangers who gave him a chance. Now, Brownie is being remembered for bringing the community together. More than 100 people were expected to attend a candlelight vigil on Thursday in honor of Brownie, who died last week. Brownie was located in 2016 living in a vacant lot, thin and covered in ticks, in Glen Burnie.Jamie Theirer started feeding him every morning on her way to work. Then, another neighbor, Joan Eisenhardt, fed the dog in the evenings. That's...
Dance the summer away at these free outdoor concert series in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Free concerts will be popping up all summer long at parks, town squares and outdoor venues across the Washington, D.C., area. As much as we love the big names set to perform in D.C. this summer like Olivia Rodrigo, Jennifer Lopez and Janet Jackson, you don’t have to shell out the big bucks for some excellent music.
Car meetup captured on video in Northeast DC days before Maryland law goes into effect
WASHINGTON (7News) — A video posted on X captured the chorus of cars skidding their tires across the pavement of South Dakota Avenue NE in D.C. Thursday night, just days before a new law specifically cracking down on these kinds of car meetups is set to go into effect across the border in Maryland.
Over 2,000 Attend Washington Armenian Food Festival: Video Report
WASHINGTON — Over 2,000 individuals, including a significant number of non-Armenians, flocked to the Armenian Food Festival at Saint Mary Armenian Church in Washington, D.C. Among them was American reporter Jennifer Delgado from Fox TV, who conducted several live connections with her studio from the hall of events of the sanctuary. “We will worry about the diet another day,” noted the reporter, sampling the traditional baklava and other sweets. “Talking and eating is my gift,” added Delgado, while her collogues from the studio asked her to save some baklavas for them. Delgado interviewed parishioner Shoghik Missirian-Sahakyan. So did the Mirror-Spectator.
Northwest DC roads to close for ‘A Taste of the DMV’ event
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Many roads will be closed in Northwest D.C. for an event in June. The event “A Taste of the DMV” is scheduled to take place on Pennsylvania Avenue on June 15. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced that roads will be closed or restricted for the event starting on Friday, […]
Maryland waterfront residents fight against dredge material in their swimming, fishing areas
BALTIMORE - Residents in Pasadena in Anne Arundel County tell WJZ they are concerned after learning Maryland Port Administration is considering putting dredge material in part of the river where they swim, fish and boat. What is dredging?Dredge is what the administration digs up from the river floor when they clear shipping channels, and due to pollution from nearby industries, that material can be toxic. "Tar balls and Slag" Residents say they fear MPA's plans to store dredge underwater, instead of on land, could harm their waterways and way of life."I recall the pollution that came over from Bethlehem Steel," said Carl...
Virginia parents alarmed by segregation game played by fourth graders
ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Lyles Crouch Traditional Academy in Alexandria is facing significant backlash after reports surfaced that students played a segregation game during social studies. The incident has sparked outrage among parents and the community. The school’s principal, Laura Burkart, informed parents about the incident through a letter, describing the...
Purple Line construction to close multiple streets
Purple Line construction will close sections of a half dozen streets this summer, most of them on the University of Maryland (UMD) campus. Off-campus, a part of Rivertech Court at River Road near College Park Academy will close from June 15 to Aug. 25 for track construction. “Our main intention...
Advocates fear growing backlash against aid for homeless veterans
Housing advocates aren’t just worried about the rising number of veterans experiencing homelessness in recent years. They’re also concerned about growing apathy and anger towards the problem. “It’s not just about losing momentum. Right now, it feels like the tide is heading in the opposite direction,” said Kathryn...
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