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November 16, 2024
1,000 bikers expected to ride and rally for safer streets Sunday
About one thousand cyclists are expected to ride and rally for safer roads Sunday in honor of Sarah Langenkamp, who was killed riding her bike in Bethesda two years ago.
November 16, 2024
Some good climate news, for once: Md. leads in carbon emissions reductions
Here’s some rare good news for Marylanders on climate change: A new analysis of federal government data found that Maryland led the way when it came to states reducing greenhouse gas emissions over a 17-year period.
November 16, 2024
Washington Spirit carries momentum, sellout crowd to NWSL semifinals vs. Gotham
The Washington Spirit prepare to host NJ/NY Gotham FC in front of a sold out Audi Field this Saturday in their quest for an NWSL championship.
November 16, 2024
DC nonprofit looks to empower city’s youth with financial literacy
In 2023, the Nation’s Report Card on Financial Literacy gave DC an “F,” placing it in the bottom 20% of states in the U.S. for financial education. But a new program from a D.C. nonprofit is aiming to boost financial literacy among the city’s youth.
November 16, 2024
Whooping cough resurgence reported in DC region and nationwide
Whooping cough cases are on the rise nationwide — and that includes an uptick in cases around the D.C. region.
November 16, 2024
Nonprofit group is combining 2 liberal policy ideas in DC. How successful can the impact be?
In recent years, the Greater Washington Community Foundation has been piloting programs around the D.C. region aimed at boosting low-income…
November 15, 2024
4 DC groups get new funding to keep students safe while traveling to and from class
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced $10 million in funding for four groups tasked with providing Safe Passage Ambassadors in different parts of D.C.
November 15, 2024
Montgomery Co. teacher accused of selling fentanyl in fatal overdose case appears in federal court
A Montgomery County, Maryland, teacher accused of selling fentanyl to a man who died of an overdose in March now faces federal charges in the case.
November 15, 2024
Climate change activist gets 2 years in prison for dumping red powder on Constitution display
A climate change activist who dumped red powder on a case containing the original copy of the U.S. Constitution was sentenced on Friday to two years in prison for his role in the vandalism earlier this year at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
November 15, 2024
Growing up instead of across: Prince William Co. opens first ever commuter garage
Prince William County leaders on Friday cut the ribbon on the Northern Virginia suburb’s first-ever commuter garage, a facility they’re hoping becomes a transportation hub and eases highway congestion.
November 15, 2024
Two teens arrested in string of DC robberies that left man dead
Two teenagers were arrested this week in connection with a string of robberies in Northwest D.C., including one in which the victim died.
November 15, 2024
Fairfax Co.’s Hayfield football team allowed to compete in the playoffs
Fairfax County's Hayfield Secondary School has received a temporary injunction that will allow them to play in the football postseason.
November 15, 2024
Why your phone, electric razor and lawnmower could pose a safety threat
Montgomery County fire and environmental protection officials demonstrated what can happen when a rechargeable battery catches fire at the Shady Grove Transfer Station.
November 15, 2024
Union Station, other Northeastern rail projects getting $1.5 billion federal funding boost
He was known as Amtrak Joe, and now that he's leaving the White House, President Joe Biden is pumping over a billion dollars back into the rails of the Northeast Corridor.
November 15, 2024
Man who killed friend, blinded another man in two Fairfax Co. shootings sentenced to life in prison
A man who killed his friend at a bus stop in the Hybla Valley area of Richmond Highway in January 2022 and permanently blinded another man who refused to serve as his getaway driver was sentenced to life in prison.
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