Today: December 20, 2024
Charlie Fishman, the visionary founder of the DC Jazz Festival and a pivotal figure in the global jazz community, passed away Tuesday evening, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and cultural enrichment that transformed Washington, D.C. into a vibrant hub for…
With temperatures expected to exceed 95°F, Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared an Extended Heat Emergency for Washington, D.C., effective through July 9 or until conditions improve. Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, check on vulnerable neighbors, prioritize…
The precautionary boil water advisory that was issued for Washington D.C. and Arlington County was lifted on July 4. The advisory had been in effect since July 3 night due to an increase in algae blooms in the Potomac River, which is…
On June 25, the D.C. Council granted final approval to the city’s fiscal 2025 budget, which includes a provision for funding a study on reparations for Black residents. This budget now awaits Mayor Muriel Bowser’s signature and must pass a Congressional review…
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported a shooting incident on the night of June 24 in Northwest D.C. that left two people injured. The victims, a man and a woman, arrived at a local hospital on their own around 11:25 p.m., prompting…
