WASHINGTON, D.C.
Some metro stations shut down to replace escalators
On Monday, metro riders will have to contend with partial shutdowns of the metro system. The WMATA is reporting that Georgia Avenue-Petworth station in Northwest, Glenmont and Deanwood are just few of the stations that will be fully or partially shut down while escalator’s are replaced. Over the past 5 years, metro has replaced 39 escalators.
POLITICS
President Obama makes historic trip to Cuba
President Obama on Sunday arrived to Havana, Cuba on a historic trip where he will meet with Cuba’s president, Raul Castro. Obama arrive with the First Lady and his daughters to the country that has been estranged from the U.S. since 1961 when the two countries severed ties. After Fidel Castro’s revolution, Americans were not allowed to travel to Cuba. This will be the first time a U.S. president visits Cuba in 88 years. “This is a historic visit and a historic opportunity,” President Obama said on arriving to the country.
POLITICS
Former Trump business associate wants criminal record sealed
Felix Sater, a former business partner of Donald Trump, is seeking to have his criminal records and cooperation with federal authorities in an investigation of a Mafia-linked financial scheme sealed permanently. U.S. District Judge Brian M. Cogan is warning that Sater’s records will be unsealed after April 18 if prosecutors who handled the case do not request to keep them sealed. In 2010, Sater worked for Trump and according to reports, had an office in the building that houses Trumps office. For his criminal activity, Sater was required to pay over $60 million of restitution the victims of the stock fraud scheme that he participated in.
NATIONAL
Two Pennsylvania toll collectors gunned down by former trooper
Clarence Briggs, a retired state trooper in Fort Littleton, PA shot two toll collectors, Danny Crouse and Ronald Heist, at their collection station on Sunday. Crouse would died on the scene from his wounds. Briggs then shot at the toll collection vehicle, took the vehicle from the driver and began unloading the money found inside. Police arrived at the scene and shot and killed Briggs. The chairman of the turnpike in a statement, vowed to insure safety in the future for all toll collectors.
ENTERTAINMENT
Hulk Hogan awarded $115 million in sex tape lawsuit
Former wrestler and reality show star, Hulk Hogan, has won and been awarded $115 million in a lawsuit he filed against the online website Gawker. After Gawker posted online a sex tape of Hogan and his former best friend’s wife, the video went viral. The case against Gawker would challenge the right to privacy. The $115 million does not include punitive damages, which are still pending.
Washington Wizards: Wizards defeat New York Knicks 89-99
Washington Capitals: Capitals lose to the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-6
Washington Redskins: End of Season
Washington Nationals: End of Season
Washington Mystics: End of Season
March 22 at 7:30 – Rihanna concert, Verizon Center 601 F St NW, Washington, DC 20004, http://washingtondc.eventful.com/events/rihanna-/E0-001-089143361-8
March 23 at 7:30 PM – An evening with shovels and rope, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia 22305, http://washingtondc.eventful.com/events/evening-shovels-rope-/E0-001-088452082-8
March 24 at 7:00 PM – Mothers, Tell your Daughters, 5015 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC 20008, http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/bonnie-jo-campbell-mothers-tell-your-daughters
March 24 at 7:30 – The Who concert, Verizon Center, 601 F Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20004, http://washingtondc.eventful.com/events/who-rescheduled-111-/E0-001-076166218-2
March 26 at 9:00 PM – Cherry Blossom Beer & Wine Festival, The Yards – 1300 1st St SE Washington, DC 20003, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cherry-blossom-beer-wine-festival-326-tickets-20742317831?aff=ebrowse
March 28 at 7:30 PM – Melanie Martinez, 815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001, https://www.ticketcity.com/washington-dc-tickets/9-30-club-dc-tickets/melanie-martinez-mar-28-2016-1436308.html
March 28 at 8:00 AM – White House Easter Egg Roll, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500, http://dc.about.com/od/hoildaysseasonalevents/a/EasterEggRoll.htm
March 30 at 9:00 PM – The Divas of Drag, The Fillmore Silver springs, 8656 Colesville Rd Silver Spring, Maryland, http://washingtondc.eventful.com/events/live-nation-presents-divas-drag-/E0-001-090851398-2
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