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BMG announces plans to build full-service broadcast studios in Washington, DC
Broadcast Management Group (BMG) is set to open two new full-scale broadcast studios in the nation’s capital, finally filling a long-standing void in Washington, DC’s production infrastructure. Located in Upper Northwest DC—just minutes from...

DC’s 100% Rotten Tomatoes-Rated Superman Hit Proves The DCU Needs 1 Villain
Superman may be finding his feet in the DCU, but one extremely well-reviewed take on the hero proves which character needs a chance to face-off against the Man of Steel. Ever since Superman debuted on the pages of the comics back in 1938, the...

DC man convicted in stabbing of Metro Transit officer
Erik Schleehauf, 43, attacked a Metro Transit Police sergeant in April after trying to climb over fare gates without paying. Erik Schleehauf, 43, was convicted by a jury in D.C. Superior Court of assault of a police officer while armed, assault...

DC pools participate in 'world's largest swim lesson' for water safety
Here's how you can get involved. WASHINGTON — There's a global movement to combat childhood drowning, and 30 pools across D.C. are participating Friday. The World's Largest Swim Lesson is open to children ages 6 to 12 and will provide basic swim...

Washington, D.C. Housing Market Showing Mark Left By DOGE Cuts
Months after thousands of federal workers were fired following investigations by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under Elon Musk, the Washington, D.C. housing market is starting to show the impact of the mass layoffs. According to a...

DC Mayor Bowser discusses looming RFK Stadium vote

AC or DC: Which Is Better?
As the story goes, the rock band AC/DC took its name from a label on an old sewing machine in the Young brothers’ home. It must have meant that the machine could run on either alternating-current or direct-current electricity. Today, all the...

Weekend juvenile curfew zone issued in Southwest DC: What to know
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced a new juvenile curfew zone in Southwest D.C., set to take effect Friday night. MPD Police Chief Pamela Smith ordered the curfew under the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Amendment...

Night goggles may have hampered army pilots before DC plane crash, experts say
The pilots of a US army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington DC in January would have had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night-vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on...
District has adequate supply of urea fertiliser, says DC
American Leadership In The Digital Finance Revolution, Paul S. Atkins, SEC Chairman, Washington D.C., July 31, 2025
Good afternoon. Thank you, Norm, for your kind introduction and the invitation to be here. It gives me great pleasure to be with you all, particularly at what I believe is a defining moment for American leadership in the crypto asset markets....

DC Council set for high-stakes vote on $3.7B RFK Stadium redevelopment plan
WASHINGTON (7News) — A pivotal decision with sweeping implications for the city’s future is hours away. On Friday, the D.C. Council is expected to cast its first vote on the $3.7 billion RFK Campus redevelopment plan—a project that could bring the...

Behold the Greatest Sun Dial in Washington D.C.
Canada team could quit DC talks after Trump tariffs: Carney adviser
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Canadian team working on a trade deal with the United States could walk away from talks in the wake of a U.S. decision to impose a 35% tariff on some goods from Canada, an adviser to Prime Minister Mark...

Commanders closer than ever to DC return after council passes RFK deal in 1st vote
The D.C. Council has voted 9 to 3 to advance the RFK redevelopment project in its first of two votes on a deal that would bring the Commanders back to the District. The $3.7 billion dollar RFK redevelopment project will be put to a final vote in...

RAW: DC: SENATE DEMS PRESSER ON HEALTHCARE CUTS

On This Day in 1980, Def Leppard Made Their Live New York Debut Opening for AC/DC—on Joe Elliott’s Birthday
There are a handful of bands that are strictly associated with the 80s. Now, their relevance has grown beyond the decade, although that relevance centers on the band’s glory days of big hair and loud sound. One of those bands is the British hair...
Is DC a Canary in a Coal Mine?
Just as miners watch the canary for danger, Washington, DC, signals a warning for the nation. Despite being home to the federal government, DC lacks the political power to defend itself, with no voting representatives in Congress or the Senate....

2 DC curfew zones go into place Friday night
For the third time this summer, Police Chief Pamela Smith is creating temporary curfew zones in parts of D.C. For the third time this summer, Police Chief Pamela Smith is creating temporary curfew zones in parts of D.C. Smith announced a weekend...

WWII-era DC-3 aircraft turns heads as Swiss aviation enthusiast visits Cork for summer holiday
It’s a flying visit – in classic Swiss style. Swiss business magnate and historic aircraft enthusiast Hugo Mathys turned heads along the south coast this week after flying in for a private holiday in his fleet of gleaming Second World War era...