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02-04-2025
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Dirt bikes, ATVs driven around World War II memorial in Washington, DC: video
People on dirt bikes and ATVs were seen driving inside the World War II memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., over the weekend. Video posted on X showed at least three people driving around the outdoor memorial late Saturday night. The United States Park Police is aware of the video, according to Fox 5 Dc. Nyc Vandals Who Defaced Wwi Statue, Burned American Flag Should 'Learn Their History,' Veterans Group Says "We are currently reviewing security footage to identify potential suspects. The National Park Service strongly condemns activities like the ones seen in the video that disrespect the solemnity of the National Mall's memorials," said National Park Service's Mike Litterst. Veteran David Fields told FOX 5 that the acts seen in the video were "disgraceful." Read On The Fox News App Portland Memorial Dedicated To City's Fallen Police Officers Vandalized: 'Startling And Ugly' "This is just as sacred as Arlington National Cemetery. And to have people riding motorcycles around there, was just a lack of respect," Fields said. Laws in D.C. prohibit the use of ATVs on public streets and in the National Mall area, but the Metropolitan Police Department said officers won't pursue the vehicles because of the department's chase policy. Earlier this month in the nation's capital, two Metro police officers were hit by an ATV rider in northeast D.C. That driver fled the scene. Fox News Digital has reached out to the National Park Service for article source: Dirt bikes, ATVs driven around World War II memorial in Washington, DC: video
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10-03-2025
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DC to begin reconstructing Black Lives Matter Plaza
Work is expected to begin as early as Monday to transform Washington, D.C.'s Black Lives Matter Plaza, according to a statement by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). The "evolution" of the plaza was announced on the mayor's X account, adding that it is part of DC's America 250 mural project, "where we will invite students and artists to create new murals across all eight wards." Washingtonians' commutes may be impacted as some areas will close for short times in phases during the work that "will take place on weekdays and weekends, with efforts to minimize disruptions and maintain accessibility for businesses and residents." DDOT's work will take six to eight weeks to complete, the agency said. "DDOT will closely coordinate with local stakeholders to ensure a smooth process, and we appreciate the public's patience as we work to enhance this important corridor," DDOT said in a statement provided to local Fox 5 Dc. Dc Black Lives Matter Plaza To Get New Look, Replace Street Mural As Part Of 'Evolution' The current large yellow letters were first painted in the summer of 2020 during President Donald Trump's first term, following days of chaotic protests at that location following the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and Breonna Taylor by Louisville police officers. Read On The Fox News App Washington Post Editorial Board Links Dc Mayor's Decision To Remove Blm Art To A 'Victory For The City' Last week, during a "tele-townhall," Mayor Muriel Bowser said she announced the plans to transform the plaza sooner than she expected because a media outlet had asked her about it. Bowser said she does not support H.R. 1774, a bill introduced last week by Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., that aims to "withhold certain apportionment funds from the District of Columbia unless the Mayor of the District of Columbia removes the phrase Black Lives Matter from the street symbolically designated as Black Lives Matter Plaza, redesignates such street as Liberty Plaza, and removes such phrase from each website, document, and other material under the jurisdiction of the District of Columbia."Original article source: DC to begin reconstructing Black Lives Matter Plaza
