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JOOLAH faces multimillion dollar lawsuit
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Rockville-based pickleball paddle company, JOOLA, was facing a contentious lawsuit in Florida after a plaintiff in Fort Lauderdale accused the company of making paddles that were not approved by USA Pickle Ball. The news disappointed many retailers and coaches in the DMV as the paddles made were a […]
Dupont Circle park littered with garbage during Pride festivities
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Cleanup crews cleared piles of garbage from Dupont Circle after crowds who attended various D.C. Pride events gathered in the park over the weekend. “I’ve never seen that much trash in Dupont Circle,” said Frankey Barrz, who was in the park over the weekend. He described a chaotic scene […]
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...
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...
DC ramps up moped regulations amid surge in reckless driving and violations
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 say many of the new drivers...
Call Your Mother is fighting to stay open in Georgetown
Call Your Mother is fighting for the right to stay open in Georgetown, caught between unhappy neighbors and century-old zoning minutiae.Why it matters: The beloved bagel shop is part of a retail renaissance in the historic neighborhood that has outsiders wondering, is Georgetown back? But its popularity (even President Biden stopped by) is driving a handful of next-door neighbors mad.Driving the news: The Georgetown Advisory Neighborhood Commission last week formally asked the District to yank its permit, arguing that "large crowds" are causing "objectionable conditions" to the neighbors.The technicals are all rather bureaucratic. At the heart of the matter is...
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