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Black Churches Are Asking Bigger Questions About AI

Getting the church service online was one thing. Making sure the people could access it was another. During the pandemic, pastors began asking Dr. Fallon Wilson about computers for their parishioners and internet access for their communities. The needs reached beyond Sunday worship. Technology had become part of the church’s responsibility to care for its people.

Washington, DC · 1d
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thehighlandernews.com

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Football finishes season with a bang

The Wakefield offense attempts a run play against McLean’s defensive line during Friday night’s game. McLean dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, which played a big part in their 50-8 win. (Apri)[/caption] Following two unfortunate losses to district opponents, making McLean ineligible for playoff contention, the Highlanders needed a big win to cap off the season. They had the opportunity to do just that Friday night, as the McLean Varsity football team hosted the Wakefield Warriors for senior night, and the final game of their season. The game proved to be a thorough celebration, as McLean comfortably won the contest 50-8, dominating on both sides of the ball for the entire game.

Mclean, VA · 2d
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testudotimes.com

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Maryland men’s basketball vs. No. 6 Virginia preview

The Terps welcome the red-hot Cavaliers to College Park after a rough showing against Georgetown. Maryland men’s basketball’s new-look roster looked frighteningly familiar in its underwhelming Saturday night loss to Georgetown. The Terps lacked inspiration off the bounce in the 86-74 defeat and struggled to innovate while...

College Park, MD · 1d
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Absenteeism and truancy take center stage before DC Council in massive oversight hearing

WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. leaders are set to face questions about what the city is doing — or not doing — to keep students in school, as an oversight hearing focuses on chronic absenteeism and truancy. The hearing, called by D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson before the...

Washington, DC · 1d
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Little Apple Post

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New Kansas Senator-elect working to make new friends in DC

WASHINGTON-—Kansas new Senator-elect is making the rounds in Washington and trying to make new friends. On his social media page Adam Hamilton wrote, "LaVon and I spent the last two days in Washington, D.C. at new senator orientation. At times it felt like drinking from a firehose. At other times I found myself deeply moved."

Kansas · 1d

virginiasports.com

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No. 6 Virginia Travels to Maryland

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – No. 6 Virginia (4-0) travels to Maryland (1-1) for a non-conference game on Friday (Nov. 13). Tipoff at XFINITY Center is set for 8 p.m. The game will be televised on Peacock and broadcast on the Virginia Sports Radio Network. For Openers. UVA is 4-0 for...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

fox5dc.com

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Nor'easter timeline for the DMV: When rain tapers off in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Following Thursday's severe storms and hail, a coastal nor'easter is bringing chilly rain and gusty winds across the Northeast on Friday, Nov. 13. Rain is expected to taper off from south to north through Friday afternoon and evening, though higher elevations inland will see accumulating snow. Colder air moves in...

Virginia · 7h

The US Sun

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USPS customers baffled by mystery post office closures as packages pile up outside and staff face backlash

USPS CUSTOMERS are speaking out after a local post office continues to mysteriously shut down. The post office has operated continually since 1858, but disgruntled residents say the service is slipping. The post office is in the heart of the retail district in Georgetown, an upscale neighborhood in Washington, DC.

Washington, DC · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

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D.C. Lawn Care Crews Must Stop Fertilizing on Nov. 15, and the City Is Asking Homeowners to Put Their Spreaders Away Too

Washington, D.C.'s fertilizer law bars lawn care pros from fertilizing turf from Nov. 15 to March 1, and DOEE urges homeowners to follow it too.

Washington, DC · 1d

longeviquest.com

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Maryland Woman Catherine Gaines Turns 110

Catherine Gaines, a resident of Silver Spring, Maryland, USA, celebrated her 110th birthday on 9 November. Catherine Gaines was born in Washington, D.C., on 9 November 1916. She was born to John Gaines and Marie (Mary) Fuller. Her mother owned a restaurant in Brinklow, Maryland. She graduated from Cardozo High School and attended college in Washington, D.C.

Silver Spring, MD · 1d

thewashingtonlobbyist.com

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SLT Maps Four DC-Area Reformer Studios, From Rockville to Georgetown

SLT, the New York reformer Pilates brand, is opening four DC-area studios, starting this winter in Rockville and continuing to Navy Yard, Logan Circle, and the former Georgetown Theater by late 2027. Here Is What an SLT Class Looks Like. SLT stands for Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone. Each 50-minute class mixes...

Rockville, MD · 2d

BroBible

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High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire

Rob Brown College Preparatory High School senior Lamont Butler showed out in 30-28 win over Phelps. The two-way star had the game of his life, making major impacts on both offense and defense. Due to a pregame mix-up, he was forced to make a uniform change before kickoff. Let’s just say he dressed to impress! […] The post High School Football Player Dubbed ‘Deacon 12’ After Scoring Three Touchdowns In Business Attire appeared first on BroBible.

Washington, DC · 16h

hoodline.com

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D.C. Developers Doubt Janeese Lewis George's 72,000-Home Pledge Can Survive the Market

Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George campaigned on protecting tenants and getting 72,000 homes built across Washington, D.C. within five years, but as she prepares to take office in January, the developers who would actually build that housing are skeptical the number adds up. The District's development market has slowed sharply amid federal job losses, unpaid rent, regulatory hurdles and high financing costs, and many in the industry say Lewis George's early promises of denser zoning and faster permitting, however welcome, won't be enough to turn things around.

Washington, DC · 2d

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Mlux Nail Spa now open in Rockville

Is now open at 121 Hungerford Drive in Rockville. Located in the heart of the Rockville Town Center area at the Rockville Metro Plaza building, the upscale nail and head spa not only offers free parking in the garage and lot at the rear of the property, but is also just steps away from the Rockville Metro station and The Square at Rockville. Inside, the salon is spacious and super-clean.

Rockville, MD · 1d

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Fast Food Restaurant Curlo Expanding to Maryland

Curlo, a halal fast food restaurant specializing in Philly cheesesteaks, burgers, wings, and loaded fries, is coming soon to 11200 Grandview Avenue in Wheaton, according to the restaurant’s website. An opening timeframe has not yet been announced. The restaurant currently operates out of Four Mile Food Co., a multi-brand...

Wheaton, MD · 1d

DC News Now

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DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle opens

Visitors to the DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle will find offerings from artists, crafters, and small businesses.

Washington, DC · 1d

eastoftheriverdcnews.com

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Black Modernist Architecture in DC

Downtown DC consistently gets the credit for historically significant architecture. Visitors to our fair city (and even some locals) will immediately think of Cluss, Latrobe, Mills and Hoban, the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument and the Capitol when asked about famous American architects and their work in DC. Luckily, there are...

Washington, DC · 1d

Hoya

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Race, Religion Experts Wrestle With Slavery Reparations, Human Impacts of AI

Racial equality advocates positioned artificial intelligence’s (AI) exploitative dangers as a form of modern slavery and analyzed Georgetown University’s slavery reparations at a Nov. 9 event. Georgetown’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life and the Center for the Study of Slavery and Its Legacies (CSSL) co-hosted...

Washington, DC · 1d

fox5dc.com

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Updated DC bill aims to regulate autonomous vehicles by 2028

WASHINGTON - D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen released an updated version of a bill that would allow Waymo and other autonomous rideshare vehicles to operate in the District. The updated legislation, known as the Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Authorization Amendment Act of 2026, comes ahead of a vote Thursday in the Committee of Transportation and Environment.

Washington, DC · 1d

dcwitness.org

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» Defendant Accepts Plea Offer for Gun Possession, Awaits Sentencing

Before DC Superior Court Judge Errol Arthur on Nov. 12, a defendant accepted a plea offer for gun possession that stemmed from police responding to a shooting. In court, Isaiah Bolt, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business for his involvement in an incident that occurred on the 5500 block of Illinois Avenue, NW, on Aug. 23.

Washington, DC · 21h