Today: August 2, 2026
This year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival attracted a record number of visitors to D.C., according to new data from festival organizers and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office on August 7. The figures reveal that 1.6 million people flocked to the District and…
MIa Boykin Howard University College of Medicine is a part of a $600 million donation to four HBCU medical schools. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the group that provided the donation, hopes the money will address long-standing funding inequities and boost each institution’s ability to…
A federal appeals court upheld Maryland’s decade-old ban on military-style firearms, commonly referred to as assault weapons, in a significant ruling on Tuesday, August 6. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a 10 to 5 decision, rejected arguments from gun…
As the new school year approaches, DC Public Schools (DCPS) has kicked off its innovative Summer Bridge program, designed to help incoming 6th and 9th-grade students transition smoothly into their new academic environments. The week-long initiative, which began on Monday, August 5,…
Mia Boykin In the early hours of Saturday, August 3, Northwest DC was rocked by a violent incident that left two men dead and two others injured. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported that the shooting occurred just after 1 a.m. on…
Bad news for residents and commuters of the DMV! The nation’s capital is bracing for a significant shift in its public transportation landscape as the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces the phased elimination of the DC Circulator service. This decision, part…
Judge Milton C. Lee, Jr. has been designated as the new Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, effective October 1, 2024. The Judicial Nomination Commission selected him after a comprehensive evaluation that included background checks, interviews, and…
Douglas Street Pedestrian Bridge will aid ease of movement and improve safety in Ward 7. Mayor Bowser and District Department of Transportation (DDOT) launched the bridge yesterday, July 25, as community members around rejoiced. The bridge, which cost $17 million, spans DC…
Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially opened nominations for the 39th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards in Washington, DC. Themed “Homecoming: Celebrating DC’s Creative Spirit,” the event was announced on July 22. This year, the awards event aims to recognize the outstanding artistic talent…
Governor Wes Moore’s proposal to cut the state budget by $148.3 million has been approved by Maryland’s Board of Public Works on Wednesday, July 17. The cut, which is to be made across various state agencies, is necessitated by the increase in…
