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Charles County employees no longer get off Monday after Super Bowl
Charles County employees will have to be back to work bright and early on Super Bowl Monday next year. At their June 11 meeting, the Charles commissioners approved county government’s 2025 calendar in a split vote, after two commissioners were advocating for more holidays for county employees. Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins II (D), Commissioner Ralph E. Patterson II (D) and Commissioner Thomasina “Sina” Coates (D) voted in favor of...
DC ramps up moped regulations amid surge in reckless driving and violations
WASHINGTON (7News) — In April, 7News reported on legislation to try to better regulate mopeds and scooters. Columbia Heights is one of the neighborhoods where D.C. Police are keeping an eye on violators. Reckless moped use and illegal scooters are wreaking havoc on D.C. streets. City officials said many...
Charles school board approves $506 million budget
The fiscal 2025 budget is finalized for Charles County Public Schools after having to make intense cuts to make ends meet. At the June 11 school board meeting, Karen Acton, the chief financial officer for the school system, presented the $506,209,726 operating budget, which was approved unanimously by the board. This year, the school system came significantly short of its request from the county, as the board of education requested...
8 people arrested during protest at Congressional Baseball Game
WASHINGTON (7News) — Eight people were arrested Wednesday night while trying to protest on the field during the Congressional Baseball Game at National Park, according to U.S. Capitol Police. Officials said they quickly stopped and arrested the protesters who are being charged with federal charges including interference with a...
Juneteenth 2024 celebrations and other things to do in DC, Maryland & Virginia
WASHINGTON - Juneteenth is almost here, and D.C. has plenty of planned events to celebrate the upcoming holiday on June 19 and throughout the days before. Here’s what you need to know about the different outings for commemorating the important occasion. Juneteenth Freedom Celebration:. The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Museum’s day-long...
Quack-tastic rescue! Geese cause brief delay on I-395 in Alexandria
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Commuters on Interstate 395 in Alexandria experienced a slight delay early Tuesday morning as first responders came to the aid of a family of geese. Safety Service Patrol (SSP) and Virginia State Police (VSP) officials safely relocated the feathered family from the express lanes.
Accessibility improvements to begin at Jefferson Manor Park in July
Jefferson Manor Park will soon undergo construction to enhance access for people with disabilities. The park, located off of Farmington Road in Groveton near the Huntington Metro station, will soon see the addition of new trails that comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Fairfax County Park Authority recently announced.
Prince George’s County animal shelter reopening, resuming dog adoptions
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Prince George’s County animal shelter is set to reopen and resume dog adoptions on Friday. The Prince George’s County Animals Services Facility and Adoption Center (ASFAC) was temporarily closed June 4 due to a canine illness outbreak. ASFAC said dog adoptions will resume but it will […]
HFStival Lineup announced: Festival returns to DC after two decades
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The ’90s are making a comeback in D.C. this fall The famous HFStival is returning to the District after nearly 20 years to Nationals Park on Saturday, Sept. 21. A lot of people are getting excited for the lineup – which was released on Tuesday. The Postal Service and Death […]
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