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U.S. Secretary of Education Launches 2024 Back-to-School Bus Tour
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is embarking on a pivotal journey across multiple states in September to highlight the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to public education. The 2024 Back to School Bus Tour, themed “Fighting for Public Education,” is set to visit Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. With an agenda focused on enhancing student achievement and showcasing educational investments, the tour will highlight how schools and communities are leveraging federal support to foster academic success.
Mayor Bowser hosts back-to-school pep rally for D.C. educators
As summer comes to a close and the new school year approaches, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee held a back-to-school pep rally for District educators on Aug. 19. The event preceded a week-long professional development series that D.C. teachers will participate in ahead of the start of school on Aug. 26.
Upcoming events in the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area
Even though the summer season is winding down, the calendar of events for the Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia (DMV) area is quickly heating up. Offerings for the whole family are available, from home ownership workshops to music festivals. Now is the perfect time to get involved in the community...
Local Business Spotlight: Save Our Trees
There are so many environmental organizations in our area doing great work. But there are not many where we can all get our hands dirty and actually make a difference. Enter Save Our Trees!. We all love our trees. In fact, the City of Annapolis is a leader in expanding...
Hofstra Takes On American Sunday In First Road Test
Hempstead, NY - The 17th-ranked Hofstra University men's soccer team will have their first road test of the season Sunday night at American and will be looking to get in the win column following a scoreless draw against Fordham. Kickoff at Maryland SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland, is set for 6 p.m. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ with live statistics also available. Links for both can be found above or on the men's soccer schedule page of GoHofstra.com.
The Washington Spirit restart their NWSL season this weekend, here’s what you need to know
The Washington Spirit are back and here’s what you missed on Glee…. After a break of what’s felt like 84 years (which in reality was 50 days), the Washington Spirit play NWSL regular season soccer games again. In fact, their first is a home game, so they’ll be right back at Audi Field again. That game will kickoff at noon, because it’s the first of a doubleheader. The second match is a preseason London derby in Washington, D.C., between Chelsea and Arsenal. It’s really cool that this is happening and this writer’s opinion is that you should plan to spend the majority of your day at Audi and thank me later.
Chesapeake Arts Center to Host 10th Annual Arts in the Park Festival on October 5
The Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) will celebrate its 10th annual Arts in the Park Free Community Festival on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, held in front of CAC’s Main Theater, is expected to draw over 1,000 local residents, art enthusiasts, and community organizations for a day filled with vibrant entertainment, live music, interactive art activities, and more.
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Women's Soccer Slated for Sunday Showdown at George Mason
WILLIAMSBURG, Va.—The William & Mary women's soccer team will look for their first win of the season on Sunday evening, traveling to Fairfax, Va. for a matchup with George Mason. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+ and kick is set for 6 p.m. TRIBE NOTES. Last Time Out.
Know your rights: Interacting with GUPD
Georgetown students are known for being politically-active. Throughout the years, Hoyas have mobilized around a variety of issues, ranging from the Vietnam War to South African Apartheid to LGBTQ+ rights. Participating in political activism can be fulfilling and educational. However, students should be aware of their rights when engaging with...
Washington Stage Guild Season Opens with Area Premiere of FAITHLESS by Jon Klein in September
The Washington Stage Guild's 2024-2025 Season of Determination opens with the area premiere of a provocative and funny play looking at faith from all angles through the lens of one family –Faithless by Jon Klein. Directed by WSG Associate Artistic Director Steven Carpenter (An Unbuilt Life, Major Barbara, Sam & Dede), the cast includes first-timers with WSG, Ben Blackman, Patricia Hurley, Ron Litman, and Hannah Taylor. Performances run September 26 to October 20, 2024, with four Pay-What-You-Can previews September 26-28 at the Washington Stage Guild's home, The Undercroft Theatre in the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church, 900 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. Opening/Press performance is Sunday, September 29 at 2:30 PM.
Maryland Man Sentenced to 30 Months for High-End Outlet Store Robbery in Wrentham
A Maryland man has been handed a prison sentence exceeding two years for his role in a high-stakes robbery from a Wrentham high-end outlet store. Nathaniel Owens, 33, was sentenced to 30 months in federal custody following his guilty plea earlier this year on charges related to transporting stolen goods across state lines.
Thousands will march for trans visibility in D.C. Saturday
Thousands of transgender and nonbinary people — and their allies — will gather in Washington, D.C., Saturday for the National Trans Visibility March. The march, which has been held annually since 2019, focuses on the need for trans visibility in politics as well as society at large. Trans people need to support politicians who support them, contact elected officials, and get involved in grassroots campaigns, the march website notes.
Lady Lions improve to 2-0 with win over Madison Plains
For the first time in over a decade, the Washington Lady Lion soccer team is 2-0 to start a season. “It’s been since around 2011,” said head coach Brandan Ellars. “In 2011 and 2012, they had some good runs here.”. The Lady Lions led 1-0 at the...
Aidan Leclaire Band: Channeling Raw Emotion and Indie Rock Grit on “The Spaceman”
Formed in late 2023, the Aidan Leclaire Band quickly established itself as a potent force in the alternative indie rock scene. Hailing from Vienna, Virginia, the band’s music is a raw and unfiltered expression of the human experience, deeply rooted in the emotional depth and gritty energy that defines their genre. Their sound is influenced by the introspective storytelling of bands like Modest Mouse and Alex G, blending poetic lyrics with dynamic instrumentals to create a unique and authentic voice in modern rock.
AAUW program to focus on gender, women and politics
The McLean area branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet Sept. 15 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. The program’s topic, “Gender, Women and Politics: Where Are We Now,” will be addressed by Kathleen Chesnutt, program officer on the Gender, Women and Democracy team at the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs, and MacKenzie Bills, who ran for the Iowa House of Representatives in 2022 and now works as a philanthropy adviser for the U.S. Agency for International Development.
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