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‘It's 100% different': National Harbor marks first weekend of emergency youth curfew
The first weekend of an emergency curfew for unsupervised teenagers 16 and younger wrapped up on a summer-like day at National Harbor. And as crowds of couples and families enjoyed the hot weather along the Potomac, residents and business owners reflected on the change they say is for the better.
Getting at the root of poverty, MD Food Bank provides neighborhood impact grants
Seven hundred thousand Marylanders don't get enough food. The Maryland food bank has been fighting hunger for decades. Now they hope to get at the root of food insecurity with a new grant program -- we hear about it from COO Meg Kimmel. Plus, Eric Jackson, head of the Black...
Document: MPD Arrests Southwest Stabbing Suspect
Thank you for reading D.C. Witness. Help us continue our mission into 2024. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the arrest of a suspect, who was taken into custody at a homicide scene, on April 27 on the 100 block of T Street, SW. According to MPD documents, officers responded...
April 29 Summer Heat Today May Reach A Record Then Cooler End To The Week
Summer Heat will build this week. After reaching a high temperature of 86ºF at BWI on Sunday, Baltimore and central Maryland are poised to reach the lower 90s today. This brief taste of summer could approach the record high of 91ºF set 50 years ago in 1974. A...
Toddler found in Southeast DC, guardian located
WASHINGTON — Police found a toddler wandering the streets of D.C. on Sunday night. After requesting the public's help to find the boy's family, police said a guardian was located around 8 a.m., police said. Police say the boy is about 1 or 2 years old, with black hair...
Md. health department to conduct required studies on dental coverage, obesity treatments and more
Legislation requiring state agencies to conduct studies can be used to inform lawmakers for future bill topics. The post Md. health department to conduct required studies on dental coverage, obesity treatments and more appeared first on Maryland Matters.
DC forecast: Monday temperatures could reach 90-degrees
WASHINGTON - Near record high temperatures could reach 90 degrees on Monday in the Washington, D.C. region. FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says temperatures will quickly rise throughout the morning, making it hot and humid. Clear and sunny skies are expected all day. The high temperatures near 90 could make it the hottest day so far this year.
Gaza solidarity protests at George Washington U enters fifth day after overnight tensions
WASHINGTON (7News) — Tensions between Gaza solidarity protestors at George Washington (GW) University and police briefly appeared to result in intense moments late Sunday night, as an ongoing encampment continues into a fifth day. Dozens of protestors calling for the university to divest from business interests with Israel remain...
Car fire breaks out in Kensington auto body shop
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service crews were at the scene of a fire in an auto body shop in Kensington on Sunday evening. David Pazos, Assistant Chief with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue, said the fire happened at 6:40 p.m. at Kelly’s Autobody, which is at 10644 […]
Church volunteers fix up two group homes
Nine men with developmental disabilities living in two group homes in the North Springfield area got a nice surprise when they returned from outings Saturday evening. While they were gone, volunteers from several Annandale churches spent the day fixing up their homes. The annual event is carried out by a...
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