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Capital Area Food Bank receives $10 million gift to address regional food insecurity
WASHINGTON (7News) — Made in honor of Conway’s late wife Joanne Barkett Conway, Capital Area Food Bank receives a $10 million gift to address regional food insecurity. Join Brian van de Graaff as he meets with Capital Area Food Bank’s CEO and President, Radha Muthiah and Founder of the Bedford Falls Foundation, William E. "Bill" Conway Jr as they discuss Conway’s recent donation to the food bank. The Capital Area Food Bank announced earlier this year that William “Bill” Conway, Jr. has committed $10 million to the Capital Area Food Bank to address regional food insecurity via a multi-year gift. Made to honor the philanthropic legacy of his late wife Joanne Barkett Conway, the funding will support multiple areas of work that include the purchase of fresh produce; programs that supply critical nutrition to children; and initiatives that provide nutritious groceries to college students facing hunger.
New Uyghur restaurant in Crystal City eyes November opening
The flavors of the Uyghur people are coming to Crystal City later this year. Dolan Uyghur is planning to open its fourth D.C.-area location in the neighborhood in November, a representative of the restaurant confirmed to ARLnow. It will be located at the Quimby on 23rd, an apartment building located...
DoT Awards $1.8B in Transportation Infrastructure Grants
The U.S. DOT says on a web page that the RAISE program uses “a rigorous merit-based process to select projects with exceptional benefits, explore ways to deliver projects faster and save on construction costs, and make needed investments in our Nation’s infrastructure.”. The program receives $1.5 billion a...
Takoma Park Independence Day Parade Traffic and Parking Information
Takoma Park Police has announced that the Park Police have granted approval to open a section of Sligo Creek Parkway between Maple Avenue and Old Carroll Avenue between 9 am and 2 pm on July 4th. This measure aims to alleviate the traffic slow-downs caused by the City of Takoma Park’s parade blockades.
Real Estate Fresh Finds: July 3
Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate. Featured Property of the Week: 1111 25th Street NW #518. “Located in West End, this beautiful studio at the Atlas Condominiums is great for any urban dweller. This unit...
Playa Bowls is Coming to Burtonsville
EDENS/Burtonsville Crossing has announced that “Playa Bowls will bring never ending summer to Burtonsville Crossing with delicious smoothies, açaí bowls, cold brews, and juices. Welcome to the Burtonsville Family Playa Bowls”. Based on the rendering shared (seen below), the store will be located next to Ulta...
Ask McEnearney: What resources are available to help me become a homeowner?
This week’s Q&A column, sponsored and written by McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria, is a bit of a departure from our usual format. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.
July 4 Weekend Fun: Fireworks, ’90s Music, and a Taylor Swift Tribute
Catch patriotic celebrations, unforgettable concerts, and a beer festival this long holiday weekend. The long holiday weekend starts on a Thursday, and you will have no shortage of July 4 weekend events, from fireworks to movies to hearing some of Virginia’s iconic bands jam. Here are some noteworthy events around NoVA to add to your July 4–7 weekend itinerary.
Celebrate the Arts at ArtWalk
Explore works of art from around the world at Dupont Circle’s monthly ArtWalk. A multitude of the neighborhood’s galleries, embassies and cultural and education centers will once again their doors for the public to explore their exhibitions and galleries free of charge. This month’s self-guided tours will take...
Concern for Missing 15-Year-Old
Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Special Victims Investigations Division (SVID) are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Erick True a missing 15-year-old from Rockville. True was last seen on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at approximately 8:30 p.m., in the 11300 block of Schuylkill...
MPD Seeks Public Help in Northeast Shooting and Armed Robbery Case
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently seeking assistance from the public in apprehending a suspect linked to a recent shooting and armed robbery incident. The crime, which unfolded in the early morning hours inside a residential building, has since left one person hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the official...
River Club opens on Georgetown waterfront this weekend
River Club, a waterfront restaurant in Georgetown’s Washington Harbor on the Potomac River, opens Saturday. The restaurant is opening in redesigned space that was formerly home to Bangkok Joe’s, which closed last year. The newly designed space has three indoor dining rooms and an outdoor terrace. River Club’s...
Maryland takes control of historic Pimlico Race Course as it prepares for makeover
BALTIMORE -- The state of Maryland has officially taken ownership of Baltimore's historic Pimlico Race Course as it plans to redevelop the venue.The Stronach Group transferred ownership on Monday to the state which will begin demolition to make Pimlico a year-round site for thoroughbred racing.All racing, training and wagering operations at the home of the Preakness Stakes will cease on Sept. 1. Site work and demolition is expected to start this fall.The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes will be held at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025. The race will move to Laurel in 2026.Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure in May to rebuild Baltimore's historic but antiquated race course and transfer the track to state control.Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown.The process involves Maryland taking over control of the track, building a training center and eventually closing Laurel Park to shift full-time racing to Pimlico.The plan includes renovating the track surface and grandstand, adding additional stalls and a new training track, as well as redevelop the surrounding Park Heights neighborhood.
Kennedy Center to host exhibition spotlighting disabled artists
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own!. In Washington D.C., the public reception for the art exhibition Interchange is being hosted by The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, as part of the Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program.
WCSC hosts 10 for summer 2024 DC internships
Seven Eastern Mennonite University students, two Viterbo University students and one Goshen College student are gaining professional experience this summer at the Washington Community Scholars’ Center (WCSC). The center, located in the nation’s capital since 1976, is a program of Eastern Mennonite University. The semester-long experience is also...
‘This is literally life or death’: DC council member expresses frustration with 911 call center problems
Frustrated D.C. residents continue voicing concerns and fears over the District’s 911 call center, saying their calls are still being dropped or never answered. One D.C. council member says she wants answers. Ward 1 Council member Brianne Nadeau said she’s seen an uptick in complaints from her constituents. For...
Alexandria swears in new fire chief from Rochester, New York
Alexandria swore in Felipe Hernandez Jr. as the city’s new fire chief in a ceremony at City Hall yesterday (Tuesday). Hernandez, previously the fire chief for the City of Rochester, New York, will lead the Alexandria Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services. “This is a great fire department,” said...
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