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The Hill
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
Arnold Schwarzenegger lays wreath at George Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, Va. (DC News Now) — 'America's First Action Hero. Love, Arnold.' That was the message on the wreath that Arnold Schwarzenegger placed at the tomb of George Washington on July 4 when the former California governor visited Mount Vernon, home of the country's first president. Schwarzenegger was the keynote speaker at a naturalization ceremony in which more than 100 people from 95 countries took the oath to become citizens of the U.S. The actor and former governor, who was born in Austria, took the oath in 1982. 'The day I raised my right hand and became an American citizen was, without a doubt, one of the greatest days of my life,' Schwarzenegger said. 'If you told me on that day that 43 years later I would be standing at Mount Vernon, the home of one of my heroes and a historic symbol of freedom and democracy, to welcome more new citizens, I would have been shocked.' 'But that's the beauty of the United States of America: nothing is impossible,' he continued. Schwarzenegger added, 'I owe everything to this country, and I can't wait to share this moment with these new citizens to remind them of the limitless opportunity afforded by their new home. I hope they will feel the same debt of gratitude that I've tried to repay throughout my whole life by giving back, being committed to our Constitution, and united by our shared values.' The action film star provided design input for the wreath. The flowers that were part of it included white yarrow and Austrian fir to represent Austria, white stock, red, and blue anemone, along with silver dollar eucalyptus to represent California, freedom red roses, dark and light blue delphinium, white hydrangea, and red hypericum berry to represent Mount Vernon. Doug Bradburn, Mount Vernon President and CEO, read Washington's Prayer for His Country.
Yahoo
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Windmill blade falls on I-70 causing major delays in Washington County; 1 hurt
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Md. () — On Monday morning, traffic along Interstate 70 was backed up for several miles after a windmill turbine blade became loose and fell across the highway. Minutes after 5 a.m., Maryland State Police (MSP) said troopers responded to I-70 West, near Exit 26 (Interstate 81), for an incident involving a vehicle. There, state police learned that a tractor-trailer was hauling a windmill blade west on I-70 when the blade became loose. The blade then fell across the center median, blocking the eastbound lanes, according to state police. State police said no one was hurt. However, in an update around 8:50 a.m., MSP confirmed with DC News Now that one person was taken to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. PHOTOS: Amazon truck catches fire in Arlington As of Monday morning, three lanes were blocked off on I-70 East, and four lanes were also closed on I-70 West. Traffic cameras captured the bizarre scene as authorities directed traffic in both directions. Drivers traveling in this area can expect heavy delays as crews work to remove the turbine from the highway. Check for updates. To keep up with the latest news and weather updates, download our Mobile App on iPhone or Android. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Montgomery County teacher sues after Palestine flag removed from classroom
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — A teacher is suing the principal of a Montgomery County school and the board of education after she was prohibited from posting the Palestinian flag among a set of multi-country flag stickers on display on her classroom door. In doing so, the suit claims her First Amendment rights were violated. Montgomery Blair High School students organize walkout to support deported classmate Hibah Sayed began teaching at Sligo Middle School in 2020 and served as the staff sponsor of the school's Minority Scholars Program (MSP). In August 2023, Sayed posted several stickers of flags from varying countries on her classroom door, including the Palestine flag. The stickers — no more than 4 inches wide — could sometimes encourage questions or observations from her students, and didn't interfere with her overall teaching ability, the lawsuit explained. Displaying flags from multiple countries was not uncommon around the school, and even the cafeteria included flags from various parts of the world, including Israel, Germany, China and more. Beyond allowing other nations' flags to be flown, the school permitted political advocacy flags, including Pride flags and Black Lives Matter. While the Palestine flag in her classroom didn't pose an issue for months, that changed following the Oct. 7, 2023, deadly surprise attack on Israel led by Hamas militants from Gaza. This occurred during a festival that took lives and hostages and started the ongoing Hamas-Israel war. Israel recovers the remains of 3 more hostages from Gaza Shortly after the attacks, a student from a different classroom at Sligo Middle School complained about the Palestinian flag, and her parent contacted the school requesting it be taken down. The school, at the time, agreed that the display didn't violate any rules and therefore could remain. The flag remained on her door until the day after the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks. While Sayed wasn't at school on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, she came back that Tuesday to find the flag had been taken down and sought to meet with the principal. Principal Peter Crable didn't say who removed the flag, but reportedly told Sayed she couldn't put the Palestinian flag sticker back on her door. Crable deemed that any flag besides the Palestinian flag could be displayed. The lawsuit noted that she is the only South Asian staff member and one of only two Muslim teachers. Sayed wore a Keffiyeh, which is a traditional Palestinian scarf, to express support for the Palestinian people. Tensions remain high in the Middle East During the same Oct. 8, 2024, meeting, Crable told Sayed she had to take off her Keffiyeh that she wore that day, and was no longer allowed to wear it, according to court documents. When pressed, Crable told her the flag and Keffiyeh could be construed as 'antisemitic' or 'supporting terrorism.' Sayed, at some point, learned the student who filed the initial complaint had repeatedly complained to the administration about the flag sticker. Two days later, on Oct. 10, 2024, Sayed put a Watermelon up — which at the time was known as a symbol of solidarity for Palestinians. Cable emailed her the same day, directing her to remove it. 'Crable specifically stated that the reason she could not display the watermelon wasbecause it is a symbol of Palestine solidarity,' the lawsuit reads. On Oct. 21, she wore a 'GAZA: The Soul of My Soul' shirt, which she had worn previously without any incident. The shirt was a reference to Reem Nabhan, a three-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed by Israeli forces in November 2023. Sayed was escorted to the principal's office and given the option to change into a school t-shirt or leave for the day. This was followed by a written Memorandum for the Record, which prevented her from posting, sharing or displaying anything related to 'the conflict in the Middle East.' The memo was added to her contract, creating grounds for termination if she did not follow it. 'Principal Crable and Sligo Middle School's directives forbidding Ms. Sayed from posting the Palestinian flag, from wearing the Keffiyeh, and from making any reference to Palestine while allowing other political flags and political messages to be displayed constitutes unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination,' the lawsuit reads. The lawsuit is seeking to prevent the school from prohibiting Sayed from displaying messages and declaring it unconstitutional under the First Amendment. The lawsuit is also seeking compensatory damages and financial relief. In response to DC News Now's request for a statement, Montgomery County Public Schools said, 'We are unable to comment on possible litigation.' show_multidocs-1Download Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MoCo Minute: Montgomery County to build arts center with affordable housing in Wheaton
WHEATON, Md. (DC News Now) — Montgomery County is moving forward with plans to co-locate a new arts and cultural center with an affordable housing development in the Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District. MoCo Minute | Montgomery County expands 'Food as Medicine' program with $750K grant The project, led by Montgomery Housing Partnership, will redevelop a former WMATA site into affordable rental and for-sale units, a parking garage, and an arts center with performance spaces, classrooms, and gallery areas. The center will be located on the ground floor of a new multifamily building along Georgia Avenue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Want to watch the Army military parade? Here's how you can.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Where can you watch the U.S. Army's 250th Anniversary parade? Well, DC News Now is one option. What to know about Trump's military parade in DC The parade is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. ET by the National Mall. Rain and thunderstorms may impact in-person attendance, but unless there's lightning — the parade will march on. Army 250: Could weather impact Trump's military parade in DC? To watch online, visit to watch a live stream. Users can also catch the livestream using our new CTV app on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV and more. Those attending in person can view it along Constitution Avenue NW. The parade starts at 23rd St. NW and ends near 15th St. NW at the Ellipse, south of the White House. The military has recommended the Washington Monument Grounds another viewing point off the direct route. Parade viewing entry is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m., with pre-registration suggested because of the high level of security anticipated. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
