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Many locals played in the Potomac College League this summer
Some three dozen baseball players from local high-school teams played in the Potomac College League this summer at Capital One Park in Tysons. The Chili Dogs, led by Madison High head coach Mark Gjormand, had the most local players, with a dozen. The Gators had another eight local players, and the Hot Wings had five.
DC-area health and wellness fair offers ‘Ask-A-Therapist’ service to families ahead of school year
From vaping, the cost of school supplies to cellphone policies, the WTOP team is studying up on hot-button topics in education across the D.C. region. Follow on air and online in our series “WTOP Goes Back to School” this August and September. You’ve given your child the supplies...
“Security by Design” in Practice: Assessing Concepts, Definitions, and Approaches
You can listen to Lostri and Sherman discuss their paper on Lawfare Daily. You can read the paper here or below:. Eugenia Lostri is Lawfare's Fellow in Technology Policy and Law. Prior to joining Lawfare, she was an Associate Fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She also worked for the Argentinian Secretariat for Strategic Affairs, and the City of Buenos Aires’ Undersecretary for International and Institutional Relations. She holds a law degree from the Universidad Católica Argentina, and an LLM in International Law from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities
DevOps.com is now providing a weekly DevOps jobs report through which opportunities for DevOps professionals will be highlighted as part of an effort to better serve our audience. Our goal in these challenging economic times is to make it just that much easier for DevOps professionals to advance their careers.
Flood protection prevented significant damage in flood-prone Historic Ellicott City
BALTIMORE - Flood protection prevented significant damage Sunday evening in flood-prone Old Ellicott City.Those along Main Street and the low-lying areas around the Patapsco River were told to seek higher ground as downpours dumped inches of rain throughout Maryland.A Flash Flood Warning has been issued until 12:45 a.m. for the area that has had several major flood events since 2011. County Executive Calvin Ball said the flooding alert was activated around 9:48 p.m. and again at 10 p.m., prompting police to shut down Main Street.The storm brought about three inches of rain to Ellicott City in a short amount of time,...
Doctors Warn That Hiking is Contagious
Doctors are increasingly writing new prescriptions for an old remedy: time in nature. As part of the burgeoning Park Rx movement, health care providers throughout the country are encouraging patients to use parks to reap the benefits of nature’s healing properties. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, National Park...
Officials renovate campus spaces, make HVAC upgrades over summer
Officials renovated at least four buildings across GW’s campuses this summer. Officials renovated and expanded offerings at the Lerner Health and Wellness Center and the Eatery at Pelham Commons, and upgraded HVAC systems in the University Student Center and Gelman Library. The Lerner and Pelham renovations follow student complaints of limited exercise equipment and dining options, respectively, while officials worked on Gelman and the student center as part of larger remodeling plans.
Staff report ‘overwhelming’ burnout: Staff Council survey
GW staffers reported “overwhelming” burnout, heavy workloads and inadequate job training in a monthslong survey presented by the Staff Council on Friday. Amanda Kohn, the council’s correspondence and engagement secretary, said at a Friday meeting that the results from the survey, which councilmembers sent to GW staff over the past several months, showed staff members’ discontent with their workload, office politics, a lack of respect among colleagues, insufficient support resources and job training. Kohn said Staff Council leaders will compile the survey’s findings and present the detailed survey results at the staff council’s next meeting on Sept. 15 and present a report to the Board of Trustees at its meeting on Sept. 27.
Aston unhoused shelter to open by early October, District officials say
District officials last week said an unhoused shelter near campus will begin admitting residents by early October, wrapping up nine months of delays opening the facility. The Aston, a former GW residence hall on New Hampshire Avenue, will open its doors to unhoused residents between mid-September and early October, and start accepting program referrals from service providers on Sept. 9, D.C. Department of Human Services Deputy Administrator Anthony Newman announced at a Community Advisory Team meeting on Aug. 12. The announcement comes after Newman predicted in July that the shelter would open by late August, and marks the fourth time officials have moved the opening date since slating its opening for November 2023.
SGA Senate announces extended dining hall hours
The Student Government Association announced extended hours for Shenkman Hall’s market and dining hall in an Instagram post Tuesday. Shenkman’s dining hall will expand their weekday hours to operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, after serving students last year from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Shenkman Market will now be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends, after only operating on weekdays last year. SGA President Ethan Fitzgerald said he and SGA Vice President Ethan Lynne met with GW Dining officials throughout the summer to discuss concerns students raised with finding food late at night and before early classes.
Don’t stick to the status quo: A crash course on DC’s arts scene
D.C. is not just a city of government worker bees — the District is also a place for cultural celebration. From watercolor classes to on-campus dance sessions, D.C. is chock-full of experiences that celebrate all artistic mediums. Here are some highlights to experience the expressive side of the District.
Cathedral Choral Society Unveils 2024-25 Season
The Cathedral Choral Society, led by Music Director Steven Fox, has announced its 2024-25 season. The season opens with Johannes Brahms’ “Requiem,” with soloists mezzo soprano Katerina Burton and baritone Trevor Scheunemann. Performance Date: October 20, 2024. The Cathedral Choral Society continues its holiday tradition with “Joy...
Council Rock Newtown defeats Washington team with mercy rule in Little League World Series
Residents in Newtown, Bucks County, gathered to support Council Rock Newtown as they faced Washington in the Little League World Series on Sunday.The Action Cam was at the Green Parrot Restaurant & Pub on North Sycamore Street for the watch party that supporters set up.Council Rock Newtown notched another big win, beating their opponents 12 to 2.The game only lasted four innings and ended when the mercy rule kicked in.Officials say the team is now advancing to the next round in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Their next game is set for Tuesday at 3 p.m.SEE ALSO | Council Rock Newtown advances in the Little League World SeriesCouncil Rock Newtown advances in the Little League World Series
FLANNERY HOLDS ON FOR SECOND MODIFIED WIN, BEAL WINS TRUCK BATTLE
WATERFORD – Rob Janovic Jr was showing some speed all day and that translated into the early stages of the SK Modified® race, but Anthony Flannery was on a mission and made quick work of him. Adam Gada ran a solid second place between the two while Janovic had to hold off Todd Owen to keep his podium position. The caution flying on lap 12 allowed Flannery to keep his top spot, but Gada would get swallowed up by the field. This allowed Andrew Molleur to enter the conversation. Molleur methodically moved by Janovic with 15 laps to go, setting his sights on Flannery. Even with lapped traffic in the mix, Flannery was able to hold off inside and outside attacks from Molleur over the remainder of the event, earning him his second win of the season and denying Molleur from going back to back.
Man allegedly attacked outside Dupont Circle Shake Shack, MPD investigating as suspected hate crime
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said it is investigating a suspected hate crime after a man was allegedly attacked outside of Shake Shack in Dupont Circle on Saturday evening. Shortly after 6 p.m., officers responded to the Shake Shack, located at 1802 Jefferson Place Northwest, for the report of an […]
Squishable won't give up at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda
The squishables are refusing to go at Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda. Squishable closed a few weeks ago. Their sign was completely torn off, and the windows were papered over inside. But merchandise on the top shelf could still be seen inside. Yesterday, the sign was back in place, and the store's Google listing switched to say "Temporarily closed." Squishable is one undecisive company. Make up your mind already!
Absence of padlock-closures for I-71 stores is pushing D.C.’s medical cannabis market towards “catastrophic failure”
D.C. medical cannabis operators are growing increasingly concerned about the closure of unlicensed gifting shops as the medical cannabis market continues to struggle. Since the safe harbor period was lifted at the end of January 2024, 62 warning letters have been delivered to businesses found to still be selling cannabis in the city. There have been 20 cease and desists issued to businesses and landlords of those businesses found to still be operating illegally after warnings were issued, but no businesses have been padlocked or shut down.
Shadow Politics, August 18, 2024
Guest, Josh Horwitz, a Distinguished Professor discussing how to reduce gun violence through public health research. Guest, Josh Horwitz, a Distinguished Professor discussing how to reduce gun violence through public health research. In the District of Columbia, it has become clear that any person who wants a gun can get...
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