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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 […]
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....
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race?. Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
How Broccoli City is Elevating its Festival and Brand
Boardroom caught up with Broccoli City Co-Founder Marcus Allen about the brand’s new venue for its musical festival that comes with new content aspirations, experiences, and more. The Broccoli City brand is elevating once again, taking its annual music festival to a new venue with new content aspirations and...
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.
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:...
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.
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...
Two-year-old shot in SE DC last week remains in ICU recovering, grandmother says
WASHINGTON (7News) — A two-year-old girl who was shot while walking with her daycare group in Southeast, D.C. on July 18 is still in the ICU recovering from gunshot wounds, according to her grandmother, Priscilla Johns. The family is hoping the toddler, named Emily, will be released from the...
49-year-old man charged with murder in Northeast DC stabbing
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Police said a man was charged in connection to a deadly stabbing that happened in Northeast, D.C. on June 18. Shortly after 4 p.m., officers with the Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 5200 block of Foote Street, NE to investigate a stabbing. At the scene, police found 60-year-old […]
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