Power Outages Reported In Parts Of DC Following Downed Tree, Leaking Transformer (DEVELOPING) Power Outages Reported In Parts Of DC Following Downed Tree, Leaking Transformer (DEVELOPING)
Power Outages Reported In Parts Of DC Following Downed Tree, Leaking Transformer (Developing) Some residents in Northwest DC found themselves without power on Tuesday afternoon when a tree took down a transformer, officials said. DC Fire and EMS personnel were called at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday to the intersection of Rodman Street and Corey Place NW, where there was a toppled tree that downed some power lines in the area. The downed tree.@dcfireems As of 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18, Pepco was reporting 19 active outages that were impacting 181 of their near 900,000 customers in the region. The Pepco Outage Map on Tuesday, July 18.Pepco Officials said that a trans…
DC Is Hottest Place To Be For Ice Cream: New Report DC Is Hottest Place To Be For Ice Cream: New Report
DC Is Hottest Place To Be For Ice Cream: New Report Washington, DC Is the place to be for ice cream lovers, according to a new report. With "National Ice Cream Day" (Sunday, July 16) right around the corner and the temperatures throughout the region rising, the nation's capital ranks in the top 10 for those looking for a tasty frozen treat. LawnStarter, an upstart company that has been featured in national press, DC is the ninth best city for ice cream lovers, sandwiched between Honolulu and Orlando.  The top ten, according to the report:  Miami; San Francisco; New York; Los Angeles; Philadelphia; St. Louis; Las Vegas; Honolulu; Washingt…
Real-Life Peter Pan Makes Life Magical For Kids Across Northern VA Real-Life Peter Pan Makes Life Magical For Kids Across Northern VA
Real-Life Peter Pan Makes Life Magical For Kids Across Northern VA The best magicians are the ones with Peter Pan syndrome, says Drew Kennerley. And he's the first to admit, he's no different. "The best magicians have to be a kid at heart," said 28-year-old Kennerley, who may be better known across northern Virginia as his stage name, Drew Blue Shoes. Drew has been making life magical with children's shows at libraries, carnivals and birthday parties since he was 15. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Armed with his trusty sidekick, Chicken Nugget — a rubber chicken — Drew dons a red bow tie, top hat, suit jacket, and of course, his hallmark blue sh…
Real-Life Peter Pan Makes Life Magical For Kids Across Northern VA Real-Life Peter Pan Makes Life Magical For Kids Across Northern VA
Real-Life Peter Pan Makes Life Magical For Kids Across Northern VA The best magicians are the ones with Peter Pan syndrome, says Drew Kennerley. And he's the first to admit, he's no different. "The best magicians have to be a kid at heart," said 28-year-old Kennerley, who may be better known across northern Virginia as his stage name, Drew Blue Shoes. Drew has been making life magical with children's shows at libraries, carnivals and birthday parties since he was 15. And he wouldn't have it any other way. Armed with his trusty sidekick, Chicken Nugget — a rubber chicken — Drew dons a red bow tie, top hat, suit jacket, and of course, his hallmark blue sh…
Beyoncé Cancels Part Of Tour In PA, Here's How To Get Refunds Beyoncé Cancels Part Of Tour In PA, Here's How To Get Refunds
Beyoncé Cancels Part Of Tour In PA, Here's How To Get Refunds The Pittsburgh members of the Beyhive will no longer be seeing their Queen perform. Beyoncé has canceled her Pittsburgh tour stop on her Reinassance World Tour.  The announcement came the day after Independence Day and just a week before the superstar will start her United States leg of the North American tour at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  The tour was supposed to continue for a couple of weeks before the singer returned to Pennsylvania with a performance at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, Aug. 3.  For some reason the Seattle sto…
Meet The Fairfax County Attorney On 'Jeopardy!' Meet The Fairfax County Attorney On 'Jeopardy!'
Meet The Fairfax County Attorney On 'Jeopardy!' A Fairfax County attorney will be competing on the Wednesday, June 28 episode of "Jeopardy!" Vic Goel, a corporate and immigration lawyer from Vienna, is a managing partner at Reston's Goel & Anderson, LLC, according to the firm's website. "Vic is an active speaker and writer on immigration law and appears as a featured and keynote speaker on immigration issues at national and international industry meetings and trade association conferences," his bio reads.  "He has been interviewed on immigration issues by the NBC Nightly News, and his articles and quotes have appeared in print …
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host
Ryan Seacrest To Replace Pat Sajak As 'Wheel Of Fortune' host Sajak out, Seacrest in. Hollywood has spoken, and it will be Ryan Seacrest taking over as host for Maryland native Pat Sajak when he retires from his role at the head of Wheel of Fortune at the end of the year. Earlier this month, the 76-year-old Anne Arundel native announced that he would be stepping away from the show after more than four decades at the helm of the show, making him the Guinness World Record hold for having the longest career as a game show host. In mid-June, Sajak announced that the 41st season, which begins in September, would be his last alongside longtime sidekick Va…
Virginia Underwater Welder John Henry Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' Virginia Underwater Welder John Henry Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette'
Virginia Underwater Welder John Henry Competes For Love On 'The Bachelorette' An underwater welder from Virginia is one of 29 contestants competing on this season of "The Bachelorette" on ABC. This season, starring Charity Lawson, premiers Monday, June 26 at 9 p.m. EST. John Henry is "ready for a love deeper than the ocean," his show bio reads. "While he’s extremely passionate about his work as an underwater welder, John Henry has yet to find the spark of everlasting love." John Henry says his ideal woman is trustworthy, adventurous, and has a good sense of humor. "His dream is to take his future wife diving, so hopefully Charity is ready for some aquatic explora…
Hope Swells For Single Mom With Teen Daughters Whose House Was Destroyed By DC Blaze Hope Swells For Single Mom With Teen Daughters Whose House Was Destroyed By DC Blaze
Hope Swells For Single Mom With Teen Daughters Whose House Was Destroyed By DC Blaze A light-sleeping visitor and a random Good Samaritan banging on the door of a DC home shouting “SMOKE” may have saved the lives of an art teacher’s family whose home was destroyed earlier this month. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 17, a home belonging to Washington Yu Ying School teacher Paula Zimmerman went up in flames, claiming the life of a family dog, and left at least one hospitalized. The fire left one with critical injuries.@dcfireems According to Zimmerman’s family, a their aunt happened to be staying with her on the night of the fateful fire who was woken up in …
Millions Of Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Due To Injury Risk For Children Millions Of Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Due To Injury Risk For Children
Millions Of Baby Shark Bath Toys Recalled Due To Injury Risk For Children Doo doo doo not let your kids use these Baby Shark toys. Toymaker Zuru announced that it is recalling 7.5 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys that have hard plastic top fins that pose a risk of "impalement, laceration, and puncture injuries," according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Officials said that a child using the toys, specifically in a bathtub or wading pool, run the risk of slipping, falling, and landing on the point of the plastic toys.  The recall involves both full-size Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Sing & Swim bath toys, which sing and swim in the …
Dish That Landed Grammy-Nominated MD Home Cook Spot On 'MasterChef' Was Ode To DC Restaurant Dish That Landed Grammy-Nominated MD Home Cook Spot On 'MasterChef' Was Ode To DC Restaurant
Dish That Landed Grammy-Nominated MD Home Cook Spot On 'MasterChef' Was Ode To DC Restaurant Grammy nominations? Check. Fancy new tasting menu? Check.  One of America’s top home cooks in the Northeast at the age of 28? Check — and that's according to some of the top chefs in the world. Silver Spring's Richie Muhammad is bringing a taste of the DMV to "MasterChef: United Tastes Of America," which airs Wednesdays on FOX at 8 p.m. THE CAT IS FINALLY OUT OF THE BAG! I chased a dream all the way to the #MasterChef kitchen! Got the chance to compete in... Posted by Richie Jones-Muhammad on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Muhammad, who will be representing the Northeast in this season's reg…
DC Among 'Safest' For LGBTQ+ Pride, Study Says DC Among 'Safest' For LGBTQ+ Pride, Study Says
DC Among 'Safest' For LGBTQ+ Pride, Study Says When protests against LGBTQ+ are on the rise, community members (and allies) may want to look for not only the best place to celebrate during Pride month but also the safest place to live.  Washington DC came in at No. 2 on LawnStarter's "2023's Most LGBTQ-Friendly Cities" list. The study ranked America's "200 biggest U.S. cities based on 20 indicators of an ideal LGBTQ city, such as anti-discrimination policies, the share of same-sex households, and LGBTQ support resources," the organization said. Affordability, LGBTQ-friendly healthcare access, and "Pride-readiness," were also …