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ITH, United Airlines to launch 3rd direct flight to D.C. in October
ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Coming soon to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) – more service to Washington, D.C. United Airlines is launching a third daily flight to the nation’s capital this October, providing morning, afternoon, and...

As Guard deploys, Trump to seek 'long-term' federal control of D.C. police President Trump said on Wednesday that he will seek more permanent federal control of the Washington, D.C., police force. Read More »
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will seek more permanent federal control of the Washington, D.C., police force as he continues his efforts to ramp-up crime enforcement in the nation's capital. Earlier this week, Trump announced...

D.C. police will increase cooperation with ICE on immigration enforcement
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 'Stand up to Trump': Newsom sets special election to approve new California congressional map 01:53 Now Playing D.C. police will increase cooperation with ICE on...

D.C. Mayor Heads to Martha’s Vineyard as Trump Takes Over City
Muriel Bowser's office says she is heading to the luxe vacation destination for a day to pick up her daughter As President Donald Trump and his administration pursue a hostile takeover of Washington, D.C., the city’s mayor is skipping town for a...

West Kelowna siblings representing B.C. on bikes at Canada Summer Games
Brooke and Rhett Bates will compete for Team B.C. in mountain biking towards the end of the Games in St. John's, N.L. Brooke and Rhett Bates have been mountain bike racing since they were eight years old. As siblings, the West Kelowna duo have had...

D.C. Collier: Coasting Is a downhill Process —It’s Simple Physics
(The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir video) Christian, have you found yourself in a spiritual “stuck place?” Same old bad habits, flimsy excuses, low-grade depression, spiritual malaise? Perhaps even sliding backward? Aside from outright sin, the...
Will Jeffrey Epstein testimony in D.C. be public or private?
The House Oversight Committee will depose former U.S. attorneys general and former FBI directors as well as Bill and Hillary Clinton regarding the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases. The depositions, scheduled to begin August 18, will be...

Zelenskyy to travel to Washington for talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Saturday that he will travel to Washington on Monday to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, following a summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin that failed to produce an immediate...

I work for Social Security in Iowa. Customer service is crumbling.
Jeremy Maske is a long-time Social Security Administration staffer in Des Moines and a leader in his union, the American Federation of Government Employees. My eighth-grade daughter and I just returned from a summer vacation to Washington, D.C....

Zelenskyy to travel to Washington on Monday to discuss future negotiations with Putin
For the first time since 2015, Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed to the United States. The Russian leader had the red carpet rolled out for him at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, and was greeted upon arrival by US...

One Of Amtrak's Most Beautiful Stations Is Also A National Landmark
It's a grand stage that unites history, architecture, and the modern pulse of America — a reminder that even in travels, art dominates and culture stands out. Constructed in Classical and Beaux-Arts styles, and a masterpiece that welcomes...

New backpacks and new haircuts get kids ready for school
PRINCETON – A long line of kids and their families lined up Friday outside a local community center so they could have new backpacks, new school supplies and even a new haircut so they’ll be ready for that first day of school. Mercer County...

At this remote lodge, B.C.’s backcountry adventure is cocooned by fine linen and gourmet cuisine
Open this photo in gallery:This remote glamping lodge on Vancouver Island has earned three Michelin keys.Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge/Supplied I didn’t need to cross the country to do a cold plunge – after all, I live next to Lake Ontario and I...

WaPo Pushes D.C. Is Safe Narrative Despite Its Own Poll Showing 91% See Crime as a 'Serious' Issue
The Washington Post dug in on the narrative this week that crime is down in Washington, D.C., leading them to conclude that President Donald Trump’s decision to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department is unwarranted. However, a story that...

Ukraine President Zelenskyy to travel to DC on Monday to meet with President Trump
Following what was described as a “lengthy” phone call with President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has announced that he will be traveling to Washington, D.C. on Monday to meet with President Donald Trump. On Monday, I will meet with...

SCHEER: Wading through PSC spin on National Grid rate hikes
Leave it to a New York state public entity to try to spin one of the worst pieces of news possible by suggesting they actually “helped” National Grid ratepayers when they decided to OK a rate hike for the utility giant that is expected to cost...

Restaurant Week Returns To Washington, D.C. And Northern Virginia
Treat yourself to dinner at dLeña during Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week. Courtesy of C3 Creative There’s nothing better than treating yourself to a nice dinner out on the town after a long day of sightseeing—well, unless you count saving...

New Trains Set For High-Speed Route Linking Washington D.C. And Boston
Amtrak will begin rolling out NextGen Acela trains on August 28, launching five trainsets that will operate on the Northeast Corridor between Boston and Washington, D.C. The new trains offer up to 160 mph top speeds, more seats per departure and...

Zelenskiy to travel to Washington on Monday for talks with Trump
KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he would travel to Washington on Monday for talks with Donald Trump, after the U.S. president's summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin failed to bring an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. "On...

D.C. police chief imposes curfew for juveniles in the Navy Yard area
D.C. police chief imposes curfew for juveniles in the Navy Yard area On Aug. 10, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith established a nightly curfew for individuals 17 and under in the Navy Yard area from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., citing public safety...