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Speaking of Words: We Might as Well Wear Togas
If you were a senator from the ancient Roman Republic who had managed to learn some English while riding in your time-chariot to visit Washington DC for the first time, you would be astonished, and quite amused, at how familiar things looked and sounded, over two thousand years later and across a great ocean.
Finnegan won't soon forget hectic, thrilling, successful week
Forgive Kyle Finnegan if he has trouble remembering what day it currently is, or where he’s been over the last week. A quick refresher course, then. On Sunday, Finnegan was with the Nationals in Milwaukee, having just pitched three straight days. On Monday, he and his family were in Hershey, Pa., enjoying their All-Star break at an amusement park. Until he got the call from Nats general manager Mike Rizzo he had just been selected as a last-minute addition to the National League’s All-Star team.
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Missed Connection – Lauinger Library, Georgetown University
Ed. Note: If this was you and you are interested, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. On Friday afternoon, we were both in the elevator going down. After some mechanical weirdness you,. a young white redheaded petite woman said, “Oh, so the light...
Pinnacle Is One of the Country’s Top 10 Workplaces for Millennials
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 22, 2024-- Pinnacle Financial Partners (Nasdaq/NGS: PNFP) remains one of the best workplaces in the nation for millennials. The firm earned the No. 9 spot on the latest list of Best Workplaces for Millennials from FORTUNE magazine and Great Place To Work ®. This is Pinnacle’s seventh consecutive appearance. Earlier this year, it was named No. 11 on the overall list of Best Companies to Work For in the United States. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722538424/en/ Pinnacle associates in McLean, VA. (Photo: Business Wire)
KaFean Koffee to Open in Montgomery Mall
Kafean Koffee is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall (7101 Democracy Blvd) in Bethesda. The coffee shop will be located on the lower level of the mall, in the kiosk that was previously home to Moorenko’s. KaFean is set to open in about two weeks and will specialize in espresso...
Date announced for Commanders' Darrell Green jersey retirement
WASHINGTON — Commanders fans will celebrate history for one of the team's greatest players. Darrell Green, who spent a record 20 seasons with the Washington franchise, will have his jersey retired during the Carolina Panthers game on Oct. 20 at Commanders Field. Known for his speed, Green is a...
Red Cross: Give blood, get an Amazon.com gift card
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to reinforce the blood supply as much as possible before the summer winds down. Type O blood donors and those giving platelets are especially needed to help keep hospital shelves stocked through August. Donors remain critically needed to support the Red Cross in its delivery of vital blood […] The post Red Cross: Give blood, get an Amazon.com gift card first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Around Mason: Week of July 23, 2024
Have something to share? Review announcement guidelines and submit an announcement from your unit through the online form. New Procedures for Trash Collection and Cleaning in Campus Offices. George Mason University is implementing new procedures for trash collection and cleaning in campus offices. These changes support the university's efforts to...
Editor’s takeaways from NPA congressional fly-in day
For the second year in a row, I flew to Washington, D.C., for a congressional lobby day hosted by the Natural Products Association (NPA). This year’s event was held on May 22, and below are a few of my ruminations. NPA’s lobbyists have deep experience on the Hill and...
Third dog reported dead after recent stay at Potomac Yard PetSmart
In an investigation update issued on Friday evening, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) said a third dog owner has come forward and said their pet died shortly after a stay at the Potomac Yard PetSmart boarding facility. The investigation started with an investigation into a three-year-old Aussiedoodle —...
Photo Essay – Touring the Navy Yard’s Navy Museum
Photo Essay – Touring the Navy Yard’s Navy Museum. The Navy Museum on the grounds of the Washington Navy Yard is readying to relocate to a proposed new building at 5th and M Street, SE, outside of the restricted area and open to the public. The new museum will be a showpiece of modern architecture and though it hopes to open in late 2025, the timing – and the cost – appears to be uncertain at present.
Analyst highlights 2025 NFL Draft prospect Commanders should watch
All eyes are focused on the Washington Commanders' training camp preparations as the 2024 season draws closer. However, general manager Adam Peters' new-look front office is already turning their attention to the second offseason of his dramatic rebuild next spring. The Commanders turned over almost half their roster during a...
Children’s House Montessori School guides parents in their child’s first school experience
Have you noticed your child wanting to interact with others in public?. Does it seem as if your child’s curiosity is growing every day? Is “Me do” becoming a regular phrase in your child’s vocabulary? Has your child begun to show an interest in being social and independent?
Seniors in the summer: Stayin’ cool – and hip – in the heat
For a few minutes, it’s 1978 at the Bain 50+ Center in Columbia. The Brooklyn, Maryland-based band Island Breeze is covering Earth, Wind & Fire’s hit “September,” and nobody dances like they’re a day over 18. “say, do you remember?. … dancin’ in September.
List: What to do in the Washington DC area this week, July 22-28
We share the best things to do every weekend in The Weekend Scene newsletter – it’s completely free to subscribe!. The Paris Olympics are right around the corner. We're counting down the hours until those thrilling words: Let the games begin!. Football kicks off on Wednesday. Then, on...
Silver Spring’s Zinnia Honored with Beer Program of the Year RAMMY Award
Zinnia in Silver Spring won the RAMMY award for Beer Program of the Year at the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards Gala, which took place on Sunday evening at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. Since its opening in 2021, Zinnia has received several accolades, including being named the...
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