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New Tools for Keeping Immigrant-Owned Shops in Place
Jenn Tran admits that her favorite childhood memory of Eden Center, a strip of Vietnamese shops in Falls Church, Va., is controversial. Of the many snacks offered at the grocery store where she shopped each week with her mother, she always beelined to durian, the spiky fruit revered for its creamy, mango-like pulp and reviled for its stinky smell.
Tysons Mixed Market is Back and Kicks Off August 21
Tysons Community Alliance is partnering with The Boro and Diverse Markets Management once again to bring back the popular Tysons Mixed Market for its second year. The annual event launched last year as a way to support local businesses, further create a sense of place in Tysons, and bring the community together. Last year’s Mixed Market included over 50 vendors and brought out nearly 2,000 members of the community over the course of six weeks.
Booz Allen Hamilton has added 2,500 employees in the last year
McLean, Virginia-based government consulting giant Booz Allen Hamilton, one of the largest employers in the D.C. region, continues to grow its ranks of consulting professionals, with the addition of 800 new employees in the second quarter. In the past year, Booz Allen has grown its head count by 2,500, or...
Neighborhood Aldi is Hiring – Apply online (Updated)
Aldi is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions at the new store that will be opening at 5300 South Dakota Avenue NE (at Kennedy Street NE) in fall 2024. New Aldi Store Hiring Poster (South Dakota Avenue NE) Individuals must apply online. Current opportunities posted on Aldi’s career site:...
Commanders will honor creator of team's former logo as family members consider withdrawing opposition to RFK Bill
WASHINGTON — Many Washington Commanders fans call it the spiritual home of the franchise: RFK Stadium. And now, WUSA9 has learned the Commanders are making progress in removing a major roadblock from the path of the team potentially moving back to D.C. “It's really an exciting step forward,” said...
Man dead after Northeast DC shooting; police search for suspect
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man is dead after a shooting in Northeast D.C. Friday evening, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Officers said they were called to the 2100 block of I Street, Northeast around 3:50 p.m. When they arrived on the scene, officers found an injured man....
Broccoli City Festival kicks off this weekend in DC
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C.’s beloved Broccoli City Festival is taking over Audi Field this weekend, featuring performances from artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Victoria Monet. The festival kicks off Saturday, July 27, at 2 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m. It starts up again on Sunday, July 28, at the same time. […]
LIST | July 26-28: What to do this weekend in the DMV
WASHINGTON (7News) — This weekend is packed full of events throughout the DMV: from the DMV Made Festival, outdoor movies and sip & paint events, there's plenty to choose from. Check out the list below to see events near you. WASHINGTON:. Friday, July 26:. Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at...
Missouri FFA officers advocate for agriculture in nation’s capital
WASHINGTON — Earlier this month Andi Belt was on her family farm in Leonard, Missouri, caring for sheep and gathering supplies for her freshman dorm room at MU. On the other side of the state, Gavin Rhode was feeding cattle and walking pigs. Last week, both of them were...
Bright MLS Weekly Market Report
List prices still tracking above last year. The median list price in the Mid-Atlantic is flat from last week for the week ending July 21, sitting at $425,000. Compared to last year, the median list price is 6.5% higher for the same week, marking continuing affordability challenges in the region. Southern Maryland is the only market in the Bright MLS service area where list prices were lower than a year ago.
New outdoor gallery brings Southwest DC underpass to life
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you are looking for public art to explore in D.C., a new outdoor art gallery is adding a pop of color to the Southwest community. Featuring 11 murals, the Gallery of Southwest unveiled its new work of art honoring local Southwest heroes on July 18. The unique landscape gives […]
7Salutes: Local volunteers make Honor Flights trips memorable
WASHINGTON (7News) — Since 2005, the Honor Flight Network has provided nearly 300,000 of our nation’s heroes with an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. But the monuments aren’t the only significant sights they encounter, countless unsung heroes make these journeys memorable. From the moment they touch...
‘You Know Who Was in The Car,’ Prosecution Says in Carjacking, Burglary Trial
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. Parties gave closing statements in a carjacking and burglary case in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Salerno on July 26. Kenneth Phillips, 24, is charged with carjacking, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, robbery while armed,...
At Franklin Park this weekend: “Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families”
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), the place management organization that oversees 140 blocks of the downtown area, today announced the return of Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families. On July 27 and July 28, Franklin Park and “I Street” will be completely transformed, hosting 30 immersive activations that promote literacy, performing arts, health and fitness, creativity, science, nature, entrepreneurship and more.
SUN: New Key Bridge expected to be 24% taller than predecessor
BALTIMORE, Md. — The new Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to be longer and taller than its fallen predecessor, but not steeper. A 143-page Maryland Transportation Authority document seeking a “categorical exclusion” — meaning the rebuild won’t require a yearslong process analyzing alternative bridge possibilities — was approved by the Federal Highway Administration this week. In it, the authority outlined the new bridge’s potential dimensions, which would satisfy Coast Guard parameters.
Clean-up efforts continue after Pro-Palestine demonstrators vandalize monuments, burn American flag to protest Netanyahu’s DC visit
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Clean-up efforts continued Friday, days after pro-Palestine demonstrators defaced parts of Columbus Circle. Pro-Palestine demonstrators also set the American flag on fire on Wednesday as they protested Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to D.C. and address to Congress. Vice President Kamala Harris condemned the burning of the American […]
Today’s Rental was chosen for the yard and in-unit washer/dryer, obviously
This rental is located at 1717 kilbourne Place, NW. The Craigslist ad says:. “$1,750 / 1br – 1000ft2 – Mt Pleasant English Basement. Mt. Pleasant English Basement – ideal location in DC’s most loved neighborhood. Pet friendly. Spacious and comfortable one bedroom, one bath apartment in...
“The DC Office of Planning is undertaking a public life study in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant”
The DC Office of Planning is undertaking a public life study in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant. It is “a comprehensive effort to improve the quality and use of public spaces in Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant through data-driven analysis, guideline development, and inclusive community engagement.” It includes four components: Inclusive Engagement, a Public Life Assessment, Design Guidelines, and a Sidewalk Vending Study.
UPDATE: Identities released in fatal police-involved chase in Talbot Co.
TALBOT CO., Md. – The Independent Investigations Division has identified the decent and involved law enforcement officers in a fatal police-involved crash in Talbot County. The incident happened on Monday evening just after 7 p.m. 18-year-old Yemaya Wilson of Washington, D.C., was pronounced dead at the hospital following the...
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