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When Service Is Cut: The Real Cost of Slashing AmeriCorps
This week, something heartbreaking happened. Thousands of young AmeriCorps volunteers, many just out of high school or college, were told to pack up and go home. Not because their work…
Market Madness: Biggest Point Gain Ever – But I’m Not Getting Comfortable
Today was one for the books — the markets ripped higher with the largest single-day point gain ever in the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq. On the surface, it looked…
As Stocks Stall and the Dollar Wobbles, Is Bitcoin the Answer?
Stock prices are still hovering near all-time highs — and that’s before factoring in the potential impact of the new tariffs. The Shiller P/E ratio, which compares current stock prices…
Trump’s Tariffs Drop Like a Bomb: The Fallout, The Fictions, and What’s at Stake
Donald Trump’s newly announced tariffs were worse than expected — not just a symbolic jab at global trade, but a sweeping economic shockwave. With a 10% universal tariff on all…
Donald Trump’s Inauguration Moved Indoors Due to Record-Breaking Cold
Donald Trump’s Inauguration Moved Indoors Due to Record-Breaking Cold Washington, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump announced on Friday that his inauguration ceremony, traditionally held on the West Front of the…
Violent Crime Declines in D.C. After Generational Spike
After a significant spike in violence in 2023, Washington D.C. experienced a decrease in violent crime in 2024. Documented killings and shootings both dropped by roughly 30 percent. Most crime…
Harris Basket – Top Stocks to Watch in 2025 with a Harris Presidency
As we move toward a changing political and economic landscape, investors are strategically positioning themselves for profitable opportunities. The upcoming presidential election and ensuing policies could impact various sectors. If…
Travel as a Potential Fountain of Youth: Can Your Next Trip Slow Down Aging?
This blog’s drawn from the Washington Post article “Travel can slow the aging process, new study says” by Andrea Sachs The idea that travel is more than just a break…
Biden’s Immigration Reform: Legal Residency for Undocumented Spouses
Biden’s Bold Immigration Reform: A New Path for Undocumented Spouses This Tuesday, President Biden is set to announce a groundbreaking policy that will allow hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants…
The Economic Impact of the Key Bridge Collapse: A Deep Dive into Inflation, Supply Constraints, and the Auto Industry
The recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has not only shocked residents of Maryland but also sent ripples through the national economy, particularly within the automotive…
Super Bowl Betting Shakeup: DraftKings Triumphs as BetMGM Faces Losses in New York’s Betting Arena
The recent Super Bowl has unveiled intriguing outcomes for New York-based sports betting companies, with DraftKings and BetMGM showcasing starkly different financial performances. According to the New York Gaming Commission,…
An Insight into Trump’s Vision for Rigorous Immigration Control
In the midst of navigating the complex terrain of the U.S.-Mexico border crisis during 2018 and 2019, the Trump administration deliberated on intensifying the involvement of U.S. military resources in…
Supporting Asylum Seekers in San Diego
In San Ysidro, California, a border town, 10 miles from San Diego, the Iris Ave Transit Center has become a gathering point for hundreds of asylum seekers arriving in the…
Seeking Peace in Israel and Palestine
The protesters in Washington, D.C. began their demonstration in front of the U.S. Capitol the marched to the U.S. Capitol and the Cannon House Office Building. During the rally on…
San Diego Migrant Shelter in Jeopardy Amidst Funding Crisis
In recent weeks, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has released over 10,000 asylum seekers and migrants onto the streets of San Diego, as reported by advocates for immigrant rights. Responding…
Legal Battle Over Biden’s Parole Program for Latin American and Haitian Migrants
A federal court in Texas recently hosted a trial challenging the Biden administration’s humanitarian parole program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans (CHNV). This program has allowed over 200,000 migrants…
Hurricane Idalia Ravages Cedar Key Island, FL
On 30 August, 2023, Hurricane Idalia, a Category 4 storm made landfall in Florida, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Among the hardest-hit areas was the picturesque Cedar…
Montgomery Riverfront Brawl: Lessons in Racial Tensions and Accountability
The Montgomery Riverfront brawl erupted when a group of white pleasure craft owners clashed with black cruise staff on an Alabama dock. The incident unfolded as passengers from the Harriott…
Coast Guard Recruits Find Support at USO Philadelphia Airport Before Basic Training in Cape May, NJ
The United States Coast Guard, responsible for safeguarding over 100,000 miles of U.S. coastline and waterways, is facing a critical challenge in recruiting new personnel. Despite its vital role in…
Biden May Ban Bitcoin unless it Turns Greener
The White House suggested that U.S. lawmakers and regulators could soon crack down on cryptocurrency mining because of its large carbon footprint. In a Thursday report, mandated by President Biden…
R.I.P. Olivia Newton John
Olivia Newton John has died following several years battling breast cancer. The iconic singer and the star of Grease was 73. 1978 Grease – One of the best musicals…
Free DC Medical Marijuana Cert
Effective July 6, 2022, DC residents who are at least 21 years of age may self-certify on their patient application that they will use cannabis purchased from a licensed dispensary for…
Retired D.C. Police LT Charged in Fatal Shooting of Library Officer
A retired D.C. police officer has been charged after fatally shooting a library police officer at a training session Thursday inside the Anacostia neighborhood Library. Special Police Officer Maurica Manyan,…
MGM National Harbor Poised to Open Sports Betting in 2021
by Jason Morenz The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission has approved MGM National Harbor, Live! Casino & Hotel Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino, Hollywood Casino and Ocean Downs for sports wagering,…
U.S. DOE Announces $100 Million for Transformative Clean Energy Solutions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In support of the Biden Administration’s climate innovation agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $100 million in funding for transformative clean energy…
Vaccine Cold Play
A key Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted to approve of the Moderna vaccine today. While Pfizer’s stock requires sub-zero refrigeration (colder than Antarctica), Moderna’s vaccine remains stable at…
DC’s Rent Relief Grant for Landlords
A new D.C. program is using money from the federal CARES Act which will focus on affordable units and small landlords with 20 or fewer units. The program will cover…
Biden Big for Bitcoin
I didn’t start buying Bitcoin until April. As a truck driver during the Pandemic, a lot of stores refused to handle cash. It didn’t help that the World Health Organization…
Vaccine Coming Soon
Fantastic news – the vaccine is finally here. The best news of the vaccine all year. Record breaking time to develop one. The drug maker Pfizer along with BioNTech announced…
Sad Day for Democracy
Today is a sad day in America. President Trump held a press conference and made egregious accusations that there is widespread voter fraud in several battleground states that he lost…
Trump Hired a Faux-Obama to Belittle and Fire
Even before Donald Trump sought to be president, he questioned President Obama’s birthplace and accused him of obtaining his “Ivy League” degrees by way of affirmative action. In Michael Cohen’s…
Casinos Reopen
Preview(opens in a new tab) Over the last several weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to visit a handful of casinos throughout the US. Here’s my synopsis of each of them…
NYC Coronavirus Stats Reaches Record Low
The percentage of people testing positive for the coronavirus in New York City was just 1 percent on Sunday, the lowest it has been since the pandemic took hold of…
Black Lives Matter in Scranton
Some people say that “Black Lives Matter” is a farce. They claim that it’s just an excuse to riot against the police and the rule of law in the name…
From Holy Ground to Battle Ground
Protesting continued in DC for a fifth straight day on Tuesday with the iconic Lafayette Square completely closed off with a chain-link fence. The previous day, peaceful demonstrations was forcefully…
Fire Damages SE DC Condo
A large fire inside an apartment unit at Wade Road condos have displaced 38 people (31 adults and 7 children). Four residents were evaluated and treated at the scene. No…
Last Beach Standing
There’s only a few beaches in the US that’s still open and Biloxi Beach on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is one of them. The community has taken its toll over the…
55th Anniversary to Bloody Sunday
A congressional delegation including Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) along with about 50 members of Congress was in Birmingham on Saturday to participate in the…
Nashville – Keep the Music Playing
It has been a crazy month for Tennessee, and Nashville has gone through so much chaos. Our hearts are with those who have lost their homes or businesses and with…
Mystics Magic in Ward 8
Seems out of place to be watching professional basketball in an arena the same size as some high school gyms. But after all, having the Mystics, the reigning Eastern Conference…
Destiny’s Destiny
Destiny USA in Syracuse, a six-story shopping and entertainment complex on the shore of Onondega Lake.The 2.4 million square foot mall is the nation’s sixth largest shopping mall and is…
Arkansas Floods into Little Rock
Heavy snowfall followed by rainfall over the past few months have caused the Arkansas River to swell. The river originates from the snowpack in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, flows…
Horace & Dickies Comes to Congress Heights
Inspired by the everyday family cooking, Horace and Dickies comes to Southeast with a pop-up at 2927 Martin Luther King Ave SE. Horace and Dickeys has beebn in business for…
Super Blood Wolf Moon Eclipse
The moon began edging into Earth’s shadow at 10:34 p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan 20 and became completely darkened at 11:41 p.m. EST
DC First to Approve Sports Betting in the DMV
You can’t gamble in DC, but pretty soon you’ll be able to wager on sporting events. The District of Columbia Council voted 9-2 to advance a groundbreaking sports betting bill with a single app…
Delivering a Lump of Coal to Trump During Historic Drop in Stock Market
While the government has shutdown, President Trump is all alone for Christmas, so the staff at RUNINdc, has brought Santa’s red express truck to deliver a well-deserved lump of coal…
Trump sends Government Workers a Lump of Coal for Christmas
A partial government shutdown is here, not like we haven’t seen one before, albeit not this late in the year. The good thing is that about three-quarters of the federal…
President George H.W. Bush’s Final Journey to DC
Got some free time early this week? Then you should consider paying your respect to President George HW Bush, our 41st President starting Monday evening. Bush’s remains arrived at Joint…
Northern Hemisphere Heading to Deep Freeze
This winter the United Kingdom was hit with a cold wave called the “Beast from the East” which could be a sign for grave things to come. Now the sun…
Army Veteran Double Amputee Drowns in Chesapeake Bay
Cody Iorns, a former combat Army medic, who lost both arms drowned after he fell off his board while paddle boarding on the Chesapeake Bay. Iorns, 25, went on a…
Ellicott City Recovery in Full Swing: Credentialing Begins
While Ellicott City was still recovering from the devastating 2016 flood, another deluge ravaged the historic city last month. The destruction was definitely worse than before and also claimed the…
Potomac River Rising
Photo by Jason Morenz (Potomac River shot from Key Bridge) Just because the deluge has ended doesn’t mean the flooding is subsiding anytime soon. After 10 inches of rain, the…
Ellicott City Floods Again
Ellicott City was devasted by a massive storm Sunday as the overflowing Cooper River tried to empty into the Patapsco River. Just two years ago a flash flood forced the…
French President Macron Visits GW
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he President of France, Emmanuel Macron, visited Washington, DC and held a town hall meeting at the Smith Center with George Washington University students and staff. It’s not everyday you…
Wind Gusts Wreck Havoc to DC’s Cherry Blossoms
Peak bloom is this weekend and on the day before the Nationals Opening Day, DC’s highly-touted and delicate Cherry Blossoms took a heavy beating with winds gusting to 50 MPH.…
Instant Bridge Collapses in Miami
A newly installed 950-ton bridge, that was installed within a few hours, collapsed on Florida International University’s campus Thursday, killing at least four people. First responders tending to victims at…
Nor’eastern Ravages DC and Ten States
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he entire Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coast just survived a severe nor’easter known as a “bomb cyclone” because of its explosive development. The storm was strong and massive, lingering for over…
Carnival’s Cruise Vacay Nightmare
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]10 day cruise onboard a luxury cruise ship in the balmy South Pacific would seem to be rest and relaxation for some people, but not for these vacationers. A…
14th Street Pizzeria Closes After Marijuana Bust
After five years, Piola, the 14th street Italian-based restaurant chain has closed. Earlier last month, Police responded to a marijuana party, finding several tables with marijuana on display apparently for sale.…
UMBC’s New Multi-Purpose Events Center
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter two years of construction the UMBC Events Center will open this Saturday at 4pm with a men’s basketball game against the Vermont Catamounts. Nancy Young, the school’s vice president…
How an Emotional Idea from Hawkeye Country Turned Up Big in NYC
Krista Young had an idea. The University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, had opened its doors earlier this year just a stone’s throw from Kinnick Stadium, the home of the Iowa…
Fire in Adams Morgan
#1 Juicy Cajun Seafood, an Adams Morgan restaurant that has been closed for the last few weeks, caught on fire early Saturday morning. Fire crews responded to the 2400 block…
Papa John Points Finger at NFL for Piss Poor Sales
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]ohn Schnatter, the founder of the Papa John’s pizza chain, will step down as CEO in the wake of controversial comments he made in November about the NFL’s handling of…
Chilly Sales for Chili’s
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he casual dining chain whose sales have been slim in recent quarters has restructured its corporate staff and has now put their menu on an extreme weight loss diet. Chili’s…
Hard Rock Cafe in the News
The Hard Rock Cafe an anchor in San Diego since 1998 will be closing at the end of the year. ‘mreedy02’ in Instagram captured video from the Biloxi, Miss Hard…
UFC to recognize First Responders
Dana White, President of the UFC plans to make UFC 216 a celebration of the city and provide more than 1,500 free tickets to first responders They will also get…
Big Top on the Mall
The Greatest Show on Earth my have come and gone, but the days of circus acrobatics are far from over. (Ringling Brothers closed in 2007 after 146 years) And this…
Two Video Pirates Charged with Illegally Recording Fate of the Furious
LINTHICUM, Md. — Two men were caught in the Hoyt’s Movie Theater in Linthicum, MD yesterday recording The Fate of the Furious. An investigator from the Motion Picture Association of…
Pregnant Woman Found Dead in Potomac by Fishermen at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling
WASHINGTON – D.C. Fire crews have recovered a dead, pregnant woman’s body in the Potomac River at Joint Base Anacostia Bolling. The body was spotted by fishermen on base around 12:30pm.…
Apple Store Pentagon City Expands
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Apple store at Pentagon City has just completed a major rebuild. Gone are the days of stuffy spaces with cramed customers. The new build is quite transformative, taking over…
#NotmyPresidents Day Protest in DC
#NotMyPresident’s Day Protest [dropcap]P[/dropcap]resident’s Day celebrates the great leaders of our nation and reminds Americans the presidency is not only a position, but a symbol of America and our values…
All 230 Arrested Charged with Felony Rioting
[dropcap]DC[/dropcap] Police arrested 230 on Inauguration Day and charged all of them with felony rioting. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated the offense is punishable by up to 10 years in…
Millions Protest Trump’s Presidency
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]rotesters filled the streets in Washington, DC and around the globe Saturday to protest President Trump’s administration. Due to demeaning comments made to Muslims, Minorities and Women, the Women’s March served…
Cuban Corner’s Cabrejas Reflects Castro’s Death
The walls of the Cuban Corner in Rockville MD, are adorned with names of famous and accomplished Cubans, chronicling major events in US-Cuba relations. Although owner, Joaquin Cabrejas hasn’t been home…
REI to Open Flagship Store in NOMA DC
REI is coming to DC and they’re throwing a block party for everyone: Doors open at 10am Friday and Saturday; and 11am Sunday. Weekend highlights include: Friday Festivities kick off…
DUI Driver Strikes and Kills Mad Rose Employee
A DUI driver struck and killed Mad Rose employee yesterday. From Mad Rose Facebook page: On Tuesday, October 4, at 2:52 PM, an invaluable member of the Mad Rose Tavern…
Chaplin’s Co-Owner Armin Amin Dies in Car Accident
The Chaplin’s family is heart-broken by the loss of our friend, brother and legend, Armin Amin. You were a gentle giant with a huge heart – taken from us, way…
Time to Make the Truck Driver Cool Again
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here’s no question that the image of the American truck driver has gradually lost its cool. Glorified in the 70s when Kris Kristofferson and Burt Reynolds graced the screen as modern…
Why America Needs to Hire More Truck Drivers
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n 2005, Amazon introduced Amazon Prime – free two-day shipping in the US for a flat annual fee of $79. Online retail continued to climb and now shoppers were buying…
Upshur Rising
Petworth News recently stated that the 800 block of Upshur Street NW is quickly becoming Restaurant Row. Already known for Crane & Turtle, Domku and Petworth Citizen, among others. Let’s…
North Face Founder Dies in Chilean Kayaking Accident
Douglas Tompkins, the founder of North Face died on Tuesday after a kayaking accident in the Patagonia region of Chile at the age of 72. Strong waves on the lake…
Whites Ferry Breaks Free
The Whites Ferry car carrier broke loose from its cable this afternoon with 12 cars and passengers on board. The ferry, named after confederate Civil War Gen Jubal A. Early…
REI Bucks the Thanksgiving Trend
With Walmart, Best Buy and many others opening on Thanksgiving Day, one store has refused to go with the flow. REI generated headlines last month when it announced that it…
First 100 Win Chick Fil-A for a Year
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]ired of metroing to Crystal City to taste those amazing boneless breast of chicken pressure cooked in peanut oil? Well you’re in luck – starting Wed at 6am, Chick-Fil-A will…
Lawyers Squabble over Trump Hotel Contract
[dropcap]A[/dropcap] contract is a contract and a statement by the property owner, no matter how derogatory or egregious is certainly no grounds to back out of a real estate deal. Still,…
20th Anniversary of the Million Man March
It is billed as the nation’s largest civil rights demonstration, and this Saturday’s rally in the National Mall will mark the 20th anniversary. DC will be packed — hundreds of…
Smithsonian Food History Festival
A free food festival for all ages that explores the past, present, and future of food innovations in America. As part of the Smithsonian Food History Weekend, the National Museum…
Thousands Cheer the Pope in his Fiat
[dropcap]J[/dropcap]ust as the Pope arrived in Andrews Air Force base in an Alitalia airliner, the Pope rode around DC in his favorite Fiat. After the Papal Parade at the Mall,…
Silver Spring Finally Opens Problem Transit Center
Five years overdue and and 80 million dollars over budget, the Paul Sarbanes Transit Center opened at 4 a.m. Sunday morning. Earlier this year, Montgomery County and Metro filed a $166…
What is Speed MIX?
Speed MIX: Associations & Nonprofits + Digital Experts and Agencies OpenGov Hub 6:30-8:30p Register on Eventbrite 1110 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC(map) Web Content Mavens is hosting its first…
Widespread Salmonella Linked to Fig & Olive
There is a nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to imported cucumbers, and there over 70 cases of salmonella poisoining in DC linked to the newly-opened Fig & Olive. According to the Washington Post,…
Wizards Move Practice to St Elizabeths East
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]t Elizabeths East a National Historic has been chosen as the future home of the Washington Wizards. The Wizards will practice at a modern training facility to be built there.…
Shori Sushi Grand Opening
On Sunday, Jul 19th, Shori Sushi will be celebrating their Grand Opening. There will be two seatings and each seating will be 100 guest. The first seating will be from…
Mapping HH @ Piola DC
Are you passionate about the impact of mapping and the cutting edge technology surrounding it? Come hang out with TechChange and Development Seed on July 8 where we’ll discuss these…