Taylor Edwards is a digital content editor with NBC Washington.
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US Botanic Garden features DC landmarks and holiday decor in ‘Season's Greenings'
‘Tis the season for “Season’s Greenings” at the U.S. Botanic Garden! The Conservatory and Garden will transform into the ultimate holiday wonderland with botanical wreaths and decor, thousands of poinsettias and iconic D.C. landmarks made from plants. Starting Nov. 28 through Dec. 25, visitors can get in the festive spirit by viewing the annual holiday display at the garden....
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Elderly man dead after Prince George's County house fire
An elderly man died in a house fire in Brentwood, Maryland early Sunday morning, according to Prince George’s County Fire and EMS Department. Firefighters responded to the 3400 block of Webster Street at 12:39 a.m. where they found the first floor of the duplex in flames. “It was definitely scary,” said a neighbor. “We heard the banging. My daughters were…
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Maryland man shoots, kills teen stepson over unfinished chores, investigators say
A man shot and killed his 15-year-old stepson in Charles County, Maryland, Wednesday morning, authorities say.
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DC kosher restaurant vandalized on anniversary of Kristallnacht
Char Bar, a kosher restaurant in D.C., was vandalized by having two of its windows smashed on Saturday, police say. On the morning of Nov. 9, officers were called to the 2100 block of L Street in Northwest D.C. by a concerned citizen about broken windows. Officers saw two smashed windows and rocks on the sidewalk. No one broke into…
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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....
