H Street Festival, CBC Week, and More
DCDNN Staff The Office of the Mayor of Washington, DC has announced a series of vibrant community events, including the highly anticipated H Street Festival and CBC Week, aimed at fostering local…
MPD Seeking Suspect in Half Street Assault
The Metropolitan Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying a suspect involved in an assault with a dangerous weapon that took place in Southwest Washington, DC. The…
Georgia Man Sentenced for Using Defunct Trucking Company to Steal More Than $170,000 in COVID-19 Relief Funds
Preston Fleming, a 68-year-old resident of Dacula, Georgia, was sentenced to six months of home confinement for his involvement in a fraudulent scheme that netted him over $170,000 in COVID-19…
Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly, Sr. Testimony before the US House Committee on Homeland Security
Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chief John A. Donnelly, Sr. recently provided testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, discussing the evolution of counterterrorism efforts at federal, state,…
Mayor Bowser Advances Package of Legislation to Drive Economic Growth, Move Big Projects Forward
Mayor Muriel Bowser has put forward a significant package of legislation aimed at stimulating economic growth and advancing key projects across Washington, DC. The proposed initiatives are designed to diversify…
How to Watch Our September 22 Meetings
Residents of Washington, DC, can participate in three upcoming meetings hosted by the Council of the District of Columbia on Tuesday, September 22. The schedule includes a pre-Legislative Breakfast Meeting…
DC Overnight Crime Report – September 18, 2026
This overnight crime report for Washington, DC, highlights 8 violent incidents and 78 property incidents reported across the city's 8 wards. The most frequently recorded offenses include 39 cases of…
Maryland Nurse Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud Conspiracy for Role in $14 Million D.C. Medicaid Scheme
A Bowie, Maryland nurse, Vera Nyiawung, 34, has pleaded guilty to participating in a health care fraud conspiracy that defrauded D.C. Medicaid of approximately $14 million, according to the U.S.…
Stepfather in 2-Month-Old’s Death Arrested and Charged
Demetrius Beatty, a 40-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder and first-degree cruelty to children following the death of a two-month-old…
Legislative Requests for September 22, 2026 Legislative Meeting
The Council of the District of Columbia has announced a series of legislative requests set to be discussed during the upcoming legislative meeting on September 22, 2026. Chairman Phil Mendelson…