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DC kosher restaurant vandalized on anniversary of Kristallnacht
Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story stated “several of Jewish homes, businesses and places of worship were destroyed by German Nazis” from a press release. The updated version now says “thousands” to reflect the magnitude of the incident. Char Bar, a kosher restaurant in D.C., was vandalized by having two of its windows smashed on Saturday, police...
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Maryland woman accused in $1,000 murder-for-hire plot to kill her ex
A 53-year-old woman from Germantown, Maryland, and a 40-year-old woman from Philadelphia were charged for an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting the 53-year-old’s ex-boyfriend, according to police.
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See it: Harris' supporters' reactions at Howard U. election night watch party
Thousands gathered on Howard University’s campus for Vice President Kamala Harris’ election night watch party on Tuesday. The celebratory mood dimmed as results came in showing now President-Elect Donald Trump winning key battleground states. Eventually, the crowd dwindled after Harris’ campaign co-chair Cedric Richmond thanked the crowd and informed them that Harris would address her supporters on Wednesday, Nov. 6.... -
Road closures, parking restrictions for Harris' Howard U election watch party
The university is gearing up for the Harris-Waltz campaign’s visit by closing down Tuesday. Road closures, parking restrictions and security measures will be in effect on and around campus.
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Two men shot during traffic stop in deputy-involved shooting in Fredericksburg
A suspect and a bystander were shot after deputies attempted to arrest a wanted suspect during a traffic stop at a gas station on Saturday night in Fredericksburg, Virginia, according to police. Spotsylvania County Street Crimes Task Force deputies tried to arrest a suspect during a traffic stop at a gas station on the 3000 block of Plank Road at…
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Former University Park mayor arrested without bond on child porn charges
The former mayor of the Town of University Park is being held without bond after being arrested Wednesday on 28 counts related to the possession and distribution of child sex abuse material, officials said. Joel Biermann, 46, was arrested on Monday as a result of an FBI search warrant at his home. FBI officials seized at least 45,000 images of…
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Harris rally expected to draw more than 50K to downtown DC
Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver her closing argument to voters Tuesday evening just a short walk from the White House. The D.C. rally on the Ellipse may attract more than 52,000 people, D.C. Chief of Police Pamela Smith said Tuesday morning that organizers told her. Overflow crowds will be directed to the northeast grounds of the Washington Monument....
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Marion Barry's widow, estate demand apology from &pizza over controversial dessert
The widow of former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry and his estate sent a cease-and-desist letter to a pizza chain that marketed a new item called Marion Berry Knots in a campaign making light of the late “Mayor for Life’s” drug use. Cora Masters Barry and the former mayor’s estate asked to meet with &pizza CEO Mike Burns after the...
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Election day 2024 in Maryland: Voting hours, mail-in deadlines and more
What’s on the ballot? Is same-day voter registration available? How do I check voter registration status? This voter guide answers your questions.
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Alexandria massage therapist accused of sexually assaulting clients
A Northern Virginia massage therapist is accused of sexually assaulting two clients last month. Picard Johnson, 31, who worked at Massage Envy at the Shoppes at Foxchase in Alexandria, faces two felony counts of object sexual penetration, police said. Massage Envy’s website says if a customer makes an allegation of sexual assault, the franchise must give them a brochure with…
