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Navy Yard residents call to lower DC's youth curfew
Some residents in D.C.’s Navy Yard neighborhood have begun an aggressive push to lower the District’s youth curfew to 8 p.m., or even earlier, after dozens of teenagers, and even younger children, swarmed the area Saturday.
There were reports of fights, disorderly conduct, two alleged robberies and some of the participants even made their way onto the upper floors of some apartment buildings.
“Summer hasn’t even begun yet,” said Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Edward Daniels, whose district includes parts of Navy Yard. “Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, is this coming weekend. We’ve seen this twice in three weeks.”
He said what happened around 9 p.m. Saturday night on top of a similar event in April warrants a change in the District’s curfew law. Currently, those 17 and under cannot be on the streets without an adult between midnight and 6 a.m.
“As parents, because I’m a parent of a teen, you have to make the executive decision for safety,” said Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Markita Bryant, who also represents parts of the Navy Yard neighborhood. “We saw what was happening down at the Wharf, and they implemented an 8 p.m. curfew. Now it’s Navy Yard and U Street left, so what do we do? I recommend we have a curfew down here.”
Bryant said constituents told her some of the teens made their way past security at apartment buildings and were running through the upper floors. She called on parents to take accountability.
“What I saw was that parents knew where their children were because they picked them up at the end of the night,” she said.
Resident Carolette Sweatt said she believes the solution requires a multi-layered approach.
“The schools are the target area, and that’s our link to find the families that have troubles or that have barriers that are stopping them,” she said.
Curfew regulations, and any changes to them, must be approved by the D.C. Council.
US President Donald Trump’s long dreamed-of military parade has rolled through the streets of downtown Washington.
It comes as demonstrators turn out in force across the country for the biggest protests since Mr Trump’s return to power.
The celebration of the US Army’s 250th anniversary coincided with Mr Trump’s 79th birthday.
Thousands of spectators lined Constitution Avenue near the National Mall to watch the parade.
Some held signs in protest, while others were blocked by police from the parade crowds.
Mr Trump looked on from an elevated viewing stand behind bulletproof glass.
He swore-in 250 army recruits before giving a short speech, where he praised US soldiers who have served.
“We’re the hottest country in the world right now,” he said.
He also issued a warning to “America’s enemies”, before exiting the podium to chants of “USA, USA” from the gathered crowds.
“If you threaten the American people, our soldiers are coming for you,” Mr Trump said.
“Your defeat will be certain. Your demise will be final, and your downfall will be total and complete.”
Military aircraft fly past the Washington Monument. (Reuters: Brian Snyder)
A child waves a US flag. (Reuters: Evelyn Hockstein)
Soldiers in historical military uniforms participate in the parade. (Reuters: Carlos Barria)
Soldiers drive a tank past the Lincoln Memorial. (Reuters: Brian Snyder)
Participants in vintage uniforms participated in the parade. (Reuters: Kevin Mohatt)
‘I don’t see a controversy’
The president was early in his first term of office when he raised his desire to hold a military-style parade.
It’s rare to see displays of military might like these in the US.
The last similar event was in 1991, when tanks and troops paraded through Washington to celebrate the end of the Gulf War
This parade traced the army’s history from its founding during the Revolutionary War through to modern day.
Nearly 7,000 troops and 150 vehicles, including tanks and armoured trucks, took part.
The celebrations will cost the US Army up to $US45 million ($69 million), US officials told Reuters.
This includes the parade itself as well as the cost of moving equipment and housing and feeding the troops.
Critics have called the parade a wasteful, authoritarian display of power, particularly in light of Mr Trump’s ambition to slash federal government spending.
However, Trump supporter Bryan Henrie told Reuters he did not see any problem with the parade.
“I don’t see a controversy. I will celebrate safety and stability any day over anarchy,” the 61-year-old said.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump watch the fireworks. (Reuters: Doug Mills)
Fireworks explode over the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. (Reuters: Elizabeth Frantz)
Traffic moves in front of the White House as fireworks illuminate the sky. (Reuters: Jonathan Ernst)
Thousands march in ‘No Kings’ protests
Earlier in the day, thousands marched in largely peaceful protests across Washington and other cities to protest Mr Trump’s policies.
Anti-Trump groups planned nearly 2,000 demonstrations across the country to coincide with the parade.
Many took place under the theme “No Kings”, arguing that no individual was above the law.
However, the protests planned for Minnesota were cancelled after a gunman assassinated a Democratic lawmaker and wounded another.
A man holds a sign while people gather for the military parade. (Reuters: Carlos Barria)
A demonstrator shouts during the No Kings protest at Austin, Texas. (Reuters: Joel Angel Juarez)
A Waymo vehicle burns in the middle of an intersection in LA. (AFP: David Pashaee)
Smoke fills the air as law enforcement officers in riot gear advance during protests in LA. (AFP: David Pashaee
Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz claimed it was a “politically motivated assassination”.
In Los Angeles, protesters faced a large contingent of Marines guarding the Edward Roybal Federal Building downtown — the site of clashes between protesters and officers earlier this week.
The crowd yelled in unison, “Shame! Shame!” and “Marines, get out of LA!”
In Manhattan, protesters carried homemade signs playing off the “No Kings” theme, including one that read “No crown for a clown”.
Actors Susan Sarandon and Mark Ruffalo were among the tens of thousands of people who swarmed the New York City streets.
Mr Ruffalo wore a hat that read “immigrant”.
What to Know
- The festival and massive military parade in D.C. will celebrate the Army’s 250th anniversary, which also falls on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
- Here’s what to know about what time the parade starts, the security perimeter and possible flight delays at DCA.
- There’s a chance that storms could rain on Trump’s military parade — they could roll in just as the parade is expected to gear up.
- Road closures for the parade include the Arlington Memorial Bridge, as well as the inbound Roosevelt Bridge’s splits to Constitution and Independence avenues, and some exits on I-395 in downtown D.C. In addition, the GW Parkway will be closed in both directions between U.S. 50 and I-395.
Expect big crowds, fireworks, troops and tanks rolling down Constitution Avenue — as well as traffic and travel disruptions, a protest and debate over the cost of the festivities.
Follow live updates below.
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Best of the rest ranked recruit Audrey Hill has verbally committed to Washington State University for the fall of 2026 to continue her swimming career. A butterfly specialist, Hill currently attends Clovis West High School and grew up training with the Clovis Swim Club.
In 2022, Hill helped break the 13–14 National Age Group Record in the mixed 200-meter medley relay. She swam the butterfly leg with a split of 29.14, contributing to the relay’s final time of 1:55.34. The previous record, held by the Metro Aquatic Club of Miami, was 1:57.56.
“It is an honor and privilege to announce my verbal commitment to further my academic and athletic journey at Washington State University! I would like to thank my family for always supporting me and cheering me on, and my club and high school coaches who have devoted so much time to growing me as an athlete. A big thank you to the Washington State coaching staff who helped make this possible! GO COUGS!!❤️🤍🐾”
Hill was recently the 2025 CIF Central Section D1 Champion (SCY) in the 100 fly (54.82) last month. She also contributed to victories in the 200 free relay, where she split 23.59, and the 400 free relay, where she split 50.53. She finished 5th in the 50 free (23.82). Clovis West came out on top at the championship.
Hill was a 2024 CIF State Champion (SCY) in the 200 medley relay, where she split 24.10 on the fly leg. She led off the 400 free relay in 50.88, helping her team place 2nd. In the 200 free relay, which finished 5th, she again led off, clocking 23.53. Individually, Hill posted a lifetime best in the 100 fly (54.07) during prelims and went on to place 7th in the final (54.71). Her times in the 50 free, 100 free, and 100 fly from the meet remain her personal bests.
At the 2024 Speedo Winter Junior Championships – West (SCY), Hill posted her fastest 200 fly time of 2:03.86, qualifying for the Futures Championships in Sacramento. She also earned Futures cuts in the 50 free (23.64), 100 free (51.72), and 100 fly (55.92) at the meet.
Top Yard Times
- 50 Free – 23.53
- 100 Free – 50.88
- 100 Fly – 54.07
- 200 Fly – 2:03.86
Washington State placed 5th overall out of 10 teams at the 2025 Women’s Mountain West Conference Championships. Based on last season’s results, Hill would have been the 3rd fastest in both the 100 fly and 200 fly on the team. The top two swimmers in the 100 fly, Emily Lundgren (52.60) and Dori Hathazi (53.75), will be seniors next season. Both made the ‘A’ final in the event at the 2025 conference championships.
Hill will join Ivy Ladrow, Marlee Winser, and Lauren Sexton as part of Washington State’s 2026 recruiting class. Ladrow also holds a strong time in the 100 fly (55.82).
By swimming on a Division I team, Hill will be following in the footsteps of her sister, Abby Hill, a sophomore and Division I swimmer at Utah Tech University. Outside of the pool, Hill enjoys spending time with her family and dog. Together, they love spending time outdoors.
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