Home

Thousands in the dark as severe storms down trees, knock power in DC area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

Thunderstorms rolling through the D.C. area have led to power outages, flood risks and damage caused by downed trees.The National Weather Service has also issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, active until 9 p.m., for parts of Charles County and Prince William County.Parts of Fairfax and Loudon counties are under a Flash Flood Warning until 9 p.m.Gaithersburg, Germantown and North Potomac in Maryland are also under a Flash Flood Warning, through 8:30 p.m.Over 32,000 households across the D.C. area are being affected by power outages, as of approximately 7:15 p.m.Planes scheduled to arrive at BWI Marshall may be affected by a ground stop that is expected to last until 7:45 p.m. Another ground stop is in effect at Reagan National, which is expected through 7:30 p.m.Dulles International was under a ground stop that lasted until 7 p.m.WTOP meteorologist Mike Stinneford described the storm conditions as a “really dangerous situation,” with winds reaching 70 mph and “a l...

American defender Justin Che transfers to Denmark’s Brøndby from Dallas of MLS

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Defender Justin Che transferred Friday from Dallas of Major League Soccer to the Danish team Brøndby.The 19-year-old made his Dallas debut on June 23, 2021, following a loan to Bayern Munich’s second team. He played in 15 games for Dallas that season, then was loaned to Hoffenheim in January 2022.Che made substitute appearances against Hertha Berlin on March 19 and Borussia Mönchengladbach on May 14. His only game in 2022-23 was a substitute appearance in the German Cup’s round of 16 match against RB Leipzig on Feb. 1.Che was on the U.S. team at this year’s Under-20 World Cup.___AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

FAQ: What you need to know about the MLS All-Star Game in DC

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

Arsenal legend Kieran Gibbs and D.C. United and MLS All-Star head coach Wayne Rooney with the 2023 MLS All-Star Game Scarf at Audi Field. (Courtesy MLS)The American soccer world will begin to descend on D.C. this weekend, ahead of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game that will take place at Audi Field in Southeast D.C. on July 19.With the league’s summer tradition five days away, here’s what you need to know about the friendly match, the festivities surrounding it, who’s playing (yes, we address that guy) and how you can be a part of the fun.Source

Seed funding for co-operative housing approved by Kingston city council

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

The City of Kingston has made up to $50,000 of seed funding available for Limestone City Co-operative Housing Inc. (LCCH) in order to move the project forward.The funding was approved by city council on June 20.Prior to the funding being approved, Coun. McLaren, the city’s council appointee to LCCH’s Board of Directors, described “a bit of a catch 22 situation.” In order to determine how much funding is required and apply to larger grants, the organization requires high-level documentation from professionals, such as architects. However, without money to hire those professionals to begin with, the organization was unable to apply for any substantial funding.However, with this seed funding, Limestone City Co-operative Housing Inc. will be able to retain an architect and other professionals needed to obtain the reports required to bring the project to the next level, including architectural plans and various studies regarding feasibility. In addition to hiring professionals, the organ...

Indspire requests money back from twins kicked off NTI enrolment list

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

By: Jeff Pelleter, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterAn organization that provided funding to Ontario twins, claiming to be Inuit, for their university education says it wants its money back.Amira and Nadya Gill received funding from Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program to support their education at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. The amount of money, when they received it and how many years’ worth of funding the Gills received from Indspire remains unclear.The sisters were eligible to receive Indspire funding by using their Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. enrolment as proof of Indigenous identity, Indspire communications director Brandon Meawasige said in March.However, the twins were removed from NTI’s enrolment list in April after questions were raised on social media about their identities.NTI, the organization responsible for ensuring obligations made to Inuit under the Nunavut Agreement are met, called on the RCMP in April to investigate how the Gills...

1 dead in Commerce City shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Police are searching for a suspect in a deadly shooting early Friday morning, the Commerce City Police Department said. Just before 6 a.m., officers responded to shots fired in the 11500 block of East 118th Avenue. A person was found shot and pronounced dead at the scene. Westminster woman killed in suspected drive-by shooting The department did not specify the sex of the victim but did say the victim was an adult. Police said no suspect is in custody and investigators are working to figure out what happened. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Commerce City Police Department Tip Line at 303-289-3626.

Nearly 100 Colorado restaurants get Wine Spectator honors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Colorado's restaurant and hospitality industry has expanded over the last two decades and the experts have taken notice.Industry-leading magazines, food journalists and critics have shone a light on Colorado's culinary scene by naming numerous restaurants in their top lists. But the food isn't the only thing getting noticed. Wine Spectator awarded 91 Colorado restaurants in its 2023 restaurant awards list. There are three classifications of honors, in order from lowest to highest: Award of Excellence, Best Award of Excellence and Grand Award Winner. Only three Colorado restaurants have earned the highest award -- Barolo Grill in Denver, Flagstaff House in Boulder and Element 47 in Aspen. Great American Beer Festival returns after 2-year drought  The latest best award winners from Denver include Sunday Vinyl and Tavernetta, which are part of the Frasca Food and Wine family, and the Cherry Creek and downtown locations of Elway's. Some notable award winners in the m...

Digital AI art to be allowed at state fair competition

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

PUEBLO, Colo. (KXRM) — After a controversial AI-generated image at the 2022 Colorado State Fair, organizers say AI-generated art will be allowed in the digital art category this year.The controversy arose as it was revealed that Jason Allen's winning piece, "Théâtre D’opéra Spatial," was largely created using AI technology, and was not created in the traditional method of digital art -- by the hand of a human. Art winner stirs up controversy at state fair Many argued that art competitions should be reserved for art created solely by human beings, and a discussion was sparked over what could be considered art.Now, the Colorado Department of Agriculture has confirmed to Nexstar's FOX21 News that AI-generated art will be permitted at the 2023 Colorado State Fair Fine Art Competition. However, it must be labeled as such.The official Premium Book states that in order for an artist to be eligible in the art competition, artists must submit only original artwork, "created directly by an ...

‘A Jubilant Revue’: Dita Von Teese talks about blinged-out Vegas residency

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

Feeling a little burlesque? Dita Von Teese, who’s lived the ‘esque life, is getting a Vegas residency.She didn’t get the name “Queen Of Burlesque” for nothing, so it’s definitely going to be a show-girl!Get mesmerized by this tease. Dita Von Teese, that is.She’s giving the iconic “Jubilee!” Vegas show a face-lift.Dita Von Teese: “I somehow manifested this, because in 2016, I was there the week that the show was closing, and I just remember thinking, ‘God, I wish we could update this and make it something new,’ and here I am, and I’m really, really excited.”Dita’s new residency, “Dita Las Vegas: A Jubilant Revue,” will be blinged out.Dita Von Teese: “I’m not trying to recreate ‘Jubilee,’ I’m trying to merge the best of my shows that I’ve done for the last several years together with my favorite parts of “Jubilee” — you know, the f...

Berry good idea: Salt & Straw launches 5 new berry ice cream flavors for this summer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:26:24 GMT

How hot is it in South Florida? It’s berry hot.Good thing the ice cream specialists at Salt & Straw are playing it cool … and their new berries-themed menu might give you chills.They’ve launched their new menu just in time for National Ice Cream Day on Sunday. Now that’s what I call a berry good idea!Sofia Gomez: “This menu is packed with a bunch of different berries, ranging from huckleberries – we have blackberries, marionberries,” said Sofia Gomez.”One of our most popular is our birthday cake and blackberries; another one of our very popular flavors is the goat cheese and marionberry with habanero.”Deco checked out the sweet treats at the Coconut Grove store.There are five new seasonal flavors, which will be available through Aug. 3.And, if you order any three pints for delivery online on Sunday, you get one free in honor of the holiday.FOR MORE INFO:Salt & Straw3015 Grand Ave Coconut Grove, FL 33133786-633-0142Click t...