A major winter storm began hitting the East Coast on Feb. 22, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions from Maryland to Massachusetts. Officials issued blizzard warnings, travel restrictions, and states of emergency as residents prepared for potentially historic snow accumulations and widespread disruptions.
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Massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures and widespread power outages
By Kate Brumback and Julie WalkerThe Associated Press A massive winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Jan. 25, bringing subzero temperatures and paralyzing air and road traffic. Power lines were draped in ice, and hundreds of thousands of people in the Southeast were left without electricity. The […]
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Winter storm warnings stretch across the northern US, bringing snow, cold and risky conditions
By The Associated Press undefined A lot of snow, rain and cold weather await travelers for the rest of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with winter storm warnings posted Nov. 28 across the northern part of the country and more snow falling over the Great Lakes region. Storm warnings and advisories extended from Montana to New […]
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Mississippi memories: A survivor recalls the day Hurricane Katrina came ashore
Chancellor Mason, now 32, recalls surviving Hurricane Katrina as a 12-year-old boy in Gulfport, Miss., an experience that continues to shape his life today, as he and his family sought shelter at a local school and witnessed the devastation of the storm.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Survivors of Katrina find strength, solace through the efforts of extraordinary people
By D. Kevin McNeirSpecial to the AFROkmcneir@afro.com When the first official public warnings of a tropical depression, then located over the Bahamas, were issued on Aug. 23, 2005 by the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fl., few could have predicted that it would become one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history. But by the […]
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Governor Moore declares State of Preparedness to enhance government coordination amid extreme heat forecast
Governor Wes Moore signed a State of Preparedness to protect Marylanders from a potentially hazardous heat wave, urging them to stay vigilant, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable family members and friends to ensure their safety.
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Walking in a Winter wonderland: Baltimoreans dig out of the snow after first storm of the year
Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency on January 5 due to a winter storm that caused snowfall, road closures, and school and office closures, with the National Weather Service recording 6.6 inches of snow in Baltimore.
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Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across US during Thanksgiving week
California and Washington state are recovering from storm damage and power outages, while forecasters warn of another round of winter weather that could complicate travel leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. communities to keep cool with open pools in every ward
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation has opened all 23 outdoor pools six days a week to provide relief from the record-breaking temperatures, while DPR is also hiring over 700 seasonal jobs to ensure the pools are adequately staffed.
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Le Diner en Blanc triumphs over rain, creates community
By Aniya Greene, Special to the AFRO Le Dîner en Blanc, a unique and elegant tradition persevered through torrential downpour and unfolded against all odds. The eighth edition of the well-known pop up picnic event was held at Henry Bacon Park on Saturday, Sept. 9. Attendees across the D.C. area dressed completely in white and […]