Washington D.C.
DC Pizza Parlor Faces Backlash For Drug References In “Marion Berry” Dessert
A Washington D.C.-based pizzeria is facing backlash for their newest offering. Their “Marion Berry” dessert features various disappointing drug references to the city’s former mayor, Marion Barry. As spotted on TMZ, a restaurant is clout chasing at the expense of the late politician’s name. Last week, an establishment called &pizza launched a new item with called […]
atmos and New Balance Launch Washington D.C. Retail Collab: The NBSE
While New Balance has been enjoying a resurgence of late, real-deal sneaker connoisseurs, particularly those from the DMV, have always supported the brand. So it only makes sense that New Balance and atmos have collaborated on a retail collaboration in Washington D.C. Atmos, a renowned sneaker and streetwear destination, and heritage sneaker brand New Balance […] The post atmos and New Balance Launch Washington D.C. Retail Collab: The NBSE appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Pharrell Williams Announces Special Guests For Something In The Water Festival
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Brian Ach / Getty Come Juneteenth weekend, the hottest ticket in Washington, D.C. will be the Something In The Water music festival. Festival founder Pharrell Williams shared a portion of the special guests slated to perform at SITW and it’s just the tip of the iceberg. On Thursday (June 9), Pharrell threw out a teaser list of some of the big names that will get stage time at Something In The Water. Along with the aforementioned performers, SITW will welcome the brother duo of the Clipse, Justin Timberlake, N.O.R.E., Q-Tip, and SZA along with other guests yet to be announced. Related Stories Anderson .Paak will make his return to SITW alongside his Free Nationals band. J Balvin, 21 Savage, and bLAck pARty have been added to the three-day bill. There will ...
DC Police Officer Suspended For Passing Intel To Proud Boys, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: ALEX EDELMAN / Getty A police lieutenant in Washington, D.C. has been suspended from the force after allegations surfaced that he was passing along classified information to the leader of the extremist Proud Boys organization. According to reports, veteran officer Shane Lamond has been put on leave from his duties by the Washington, D.C. police department as it investigates allegations against him having improper communications with Henry “Enrique” Terrio, the former chairman of the Proud Boys who has been front and center in the news for their far-right positions and violent acts. Lamond has been on the force for 22 years and was working with the intelligence branch. Robert Contee III, chief of police, was asked about the suspension at a recent press con...
D.C. Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate With Eye On COVID-19 Response Revisions
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Tom Williams / Getty Officials in Washington D.C. under the direction of Mayor Muriel Bowser have made the decision to lift the city’s indoor mask mandate, leaving residents and visitors, and workers to follow present guidelines and still requiring masks to be worn in public spaces and other settings where people gather to protect against the spreading of COVID-19. The decision, announced in a statement by Mayor Bowser on Tuesday (November 16th), means that the mask mandate will cease on Monday, November 22nd. Masks will still be required, regardless of vaccination for those riding public transportation and for those using rideshare vehicles. They also will be required inside child care facilities, schools, nursing homes, correctional facilities, and shel...
World Bank predicts 4% global economic growth, 1.1% for Nigeria in 2021
ABS-CBN The World Bank says global economy is expected to grow by 4 per cent in 2021, assuming an initial COVID-19 vaccine rollout becomes widespread throughout the year. It said this in a statement issued in Washington D.C. on Tuesday at the presentation of the January 2021 Global Economic Prospects. It added that the said recovery would likely be subdued unless policy makers moved decisively to tame the pandemic and implement investment-enhancing reforms. The bank also said that growth in Sub-Saharan Africa was forecast to rebound moderately to 2.7 per cent in 2021, while Nigeria’s growth was expected to resume at 1.1 per cent. For the region, it said that while the recovery in private consumption and investment was forecast to be slower than previously envisioned, export growth was expe...
Protesters topple down 120-year-old statue of Confederate general in Washington DC
A group of protesters toppled down a statue of Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington, D.C. on Friday night. The protesters gathered in Judiciary Square around the statue of Pike reportedly at around 11 p.m. (0400 GMT Saturday) and tore down the 120-year-old artwork 15 minutes later. The city’s only outdoor Confederate statue, after falling to the ground, was lit on fire before police officers arrived and extinguished the flames. The episode came on Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. President Donald Trump lashed out at the Washington, D.C. police for allowing the incident to happen. “The D.C. Police are not doing their job as they watch a statue be ripped down & burn. These people should be immediately arrested. A disgrace to our Country!” h...
