Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency on January 5 due to a winter storm that caused snowfall, road closures, and school and office closures, with the National Weather Service recording 6.6 inches of snow in Baltimore.
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Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week
California and Washington state are recovering from storm damage and power outages, while forecasters warn of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
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D.C. communities to keep cool with open pools in every ward
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation has opened all 23 outdoor pools six days a week to provide relief from the record-breaking temperatures, while DPR is also hiring over 700 seasonal jobs to ensure the pools are adequately staffed.
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Le Diner en Blanc triumphs over rain, creates community
By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Le Dîner en Blanc, a unique and elegant tradition persevered through torrential downpour and unfolded against all odds. The eighth edition of the well-known pop up picnic event was held at Henry Bacon Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. Attendees across the D.C. area dressed completely in white and […]
