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Washington Fire Department adds food drive to annual Santa parade

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December 20, 2024

Washington Fire Department adds food drive to annual Santa parade

WASHINGTON (25News Now) – A new tradition was born in the Town of Washington Thursday night, on top of one that’s already been going for 11 years.

The city’s fire department used its annual Santa parade as an opportunity to collect food donations for ‘Washington Helps Its People,’ more commonly known as WHIP.

Fire Captain Jakob Spitzer said the department started its annual Santa parade in 2013 after the tornado tore through town. It was a way to reconnect with neighbors after the tragedy.

As the number of spectators grows each year, the acts of service have started to follow.

“It’s a perfect opportunity for families to come together, to donate, and to give during this Christmas season,” Spitzer said.

WHIP hosts a food pantry twice a month, serving nearly 200 families. However, one volunteer, Sharla Davis, says the number of people in need has recently grown, making community involvement more important.

“Our demand is greater, so our community is really just stepping up. This is a great way that people can just donate from right out of their house; they don’t have to drive the donation to us, they don’t have to send us a check, they can just walk out their door, say hi to Santa, and be able to put food on the truck,” said Davis.

This year marks the first time the firefighters have added the WHIP Collection to the tradition, and they said they’ll continue it from here on out.

During Thursday’s 11-mile parade route, WHIP leaders estimate people donated over 3,000 pounds of food, including canned vegetables, cereal, and crackers.

People interested in donating but missed the collection or the fire trucks didn’t drive down their street can drop off nonperishable items at either the fire department or WHIP off Peoria Street.

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DC police swarm Washington Highlands neighborhood after shooting

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June 6, 2026

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DC police swarm Washington Highlands neighborhood after shooting

WASHINGTON (7News) — Police are investigating the fatal shooting in Southeast Washington, D.C. that left a 14-year-old girl dead around 6:54 p.m., authorities said Saturday.

According to sources, kids found a gun while exploring and shot the girl in the head while they were playing with it

7News has a crew on the scene, reporting a major police presence in the area.

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A press conference is forthcoming, and this story will be updated as information becomes available.

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So far, the Metropolitan Police Department said that officers are conducting a shooting investigation in the 900 block of Barnaby Street, in the Washington Highlands neighborhood.

In a social media post, the department said, “Alert: Shooting investigation in the 900 block of Barnaby Street, SE.”

Officials did not immediately release information about any victims, potential suspects, or the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Police urged anyone with information about the incident to contact investigators at 202-727-9099 or submit anonymous tips by texting 50411.

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The department said a public information officer was en route to the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.

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The Republicans Defying Trump

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June 6, 2026

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President Trump could be facing Republican pushback from soon-to-be former senators. Panelists on Washington Week With The Atlantic joined last night to discuss the group known as the YOLO caucus, and more.

Breaks between the GOP and the president could have a particular effect on the ongoing Iran war, Nancy Youssef, a staff writer at The Atlantic, said last night. “The idea that we’re starting to see fissures within [Trump’s] own party, I think, potentially gives Iran some leverage in terms of pushing for a deal that is more favorable to them,” she argued. “We’ve seen the president really toggle between trying to end this war as quickly as possible and also get some wide- reaching, headline-grabbing outcome out of it.”

Joining the editor in chief of The Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, to discuss this and more: Stephen Hayes, the editor of The Dispatch; Annie Linskey, a White House reporter at The Wall Street Journal; Michael Scherer, a staff writer at The Atlantic; and Youssef.

Watch the full episode here.

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Storm Team4 Forecast: More highs in the 90s, rain chances later

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June 6, 2026

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Storm Team4 Forecast: More highs in the 90s, rain chances later

4 things to know about the weather:

Summer sizzle
A bit humid Saturday
Isolated weekend storms
Cooler early next week

Saturday comes with a steady increase in clouds and a chance for some scattered storms after sunset and into the overnight hours. Rain chances will peak at barely 30% from 9 p.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday, as a cold front slides through the area.

The cooler air will lag a bit behind the front, so Sunday temperatures will still climb to around 90°. The difference you’ll feel Sunday will be a steady drop in humidity levels, thanks to a northwest breeze.

Much more pleasant weather is still on track for early next week. Monday and Tuesday will both be sunny and seasonably warm, with highs in the low 80s and overnight lows in the 50s for everywhere but the urban centers.

Hotter and more humid weather is expected later next week. No widespread rain is in the forecast, but afternoon storms will be much more common, so spotty drought relief is at least a possibility.

Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to check the weather radar on the go.