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‘Do the big thing:’ Lubbock teen embarks on journey to Washington, D.C. to fundraise for disabled, senior citizens
Note: The video above reflects top headlines from morning of July 22, 2024. LUBBOCK, Texas— An upcoming senior at Lubbock High School Eliseo Jimenez, 17, began his long journey on July 12 walking from Lubbock, Texas to Washington, D.C. to raise funds to support individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. Jimenez told EverythingLubbock.com on Friday, […]
Celebrating Excellence: 2024 RAMMY Award Winners
The 2024 RAMMY Awards have brought a new wave of excitement and recognition to the DMV’s vibrant dining scene. These prestigious awards, honoring the best and brightest in the local hospitality industry, highlight the exceptional talent and innovative concepts that make our region’s food and beverage scene truly outstanding. Here’s a roundup of this year’s winners:
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra To Perform At North Point High School
WALDORF, Md. – The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform at North Point High School on August 2 at 7 pm as part of its Music for Mayland Tour. The 90-minute concert showcases an exhilarating blend of accessible classical masterpieces, from the timeless, infectious melodies of Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture and Brahms’s Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn to the contemporary vibrance of Montgomery’s Strum and Bellido’s Techno from Fiesta. Audiences will be treated to a rich tapestry of sounds and witness dazzling solos as performed by select members of the Baltimore Symphony.
DC United sign Cameroonian midfielder Boris Enow
D.C. United have acquired midfielder Boris Enow from Israeli top-flight side Maccabi Netanya FC, the club announced Monday. The 24-year-old former Cameroon youth international is under contract through the 2027 season with an option for 2028. "Boris is a talented midfielder with a strong work ethic who is coming into...
Monumental Sports & Entertainment Presents Inaugural Capital Hockey Classic at Capital One Arena
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) announced today that the inaugural Capital Hockey Classic – an exciting college hockey double header at Capital One Arena – will debut this winter. Taking place on Thursday, December 12, the first game of the event will feature a contest between Army and Navy’s club hockey teams, followed by a matchup between Army and Penn State’s Division I programs.
Legion baseball heats up in post season
After winning the first two games of the Frank Riley American Legion District Tournament by a combined sum of 18 runs, the St. Mary's Post 255 (Bean) found itself in a far more contentious affair last Friday evening when it eventually forged a 3-1 victory over La Plata Post 82 at Chancellor's Run Regional Park. St. Mary's Post 255 earned a berth in the upcoming Maryland state tournament, which gets under way July 26 at Joe Cannon Stadium in Anne Arundel County then, regardless of...
Metro seeks public’s input to ‘help shape transit’ in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments are seeking the public’s input to find ways to improve public transportation in the DMV. A post on the X platform from Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation said the...
Big Ten football poll revealed, here's where Maryland landed
It's that time of year when college football rankings start pouring in. That includes the Big Ten's unofficial annual preseason football poll, previously published by Cleveland.com but now under the operation of the Kings of the North podcast. So where did the poll's 33 voters place Maryland football in the...
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)
Cookin’ up kudos: RAMMYS Gala celebrates with flair and flavor
WASHINGTON — In a night filled with glamour and gastronomy, the 42nd Annual RAMMY Awards Gala recognized top culinary talents and innovative concepts, with winners chosen by both an anonymous panel of judges and the public. The awards ceremony was held Sunday night at the Walter E. Washington Convention...
Local Bounti expands distribution to Sam’s Club
"The past several months have been pivotal for Local Bounti with the commencement of commercial operations at our new growing facilities in Washington and Texas," Local Bounti President and Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Valiasek said in a news release. "The incremental capacity afforded by these facilities is critical in our effort to provide our retail customers consistent access to fresh, sustainable, locally grown produce."
Apparel brand Area Stars recognized for LGBTQ+ support, certified LGBTBE by national chamber
Scott Sussman (L) and AJ Majumdar, co-founders of Area Stars. (Photo provided by Area Stars) The clothing brand, Area Stars has recently been recognized by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce as an LGBT Business Enterprise. Area Stars says it has always had a mission statement of inclusivity and diversity, even before it became “the right thing” to believe in.
Meet Up and Coming Funny Guy Ismael Gaynor
Ishmael Gaynor, hailing from Yonkers, NY by way of Washington, DC, started his stand-up comedy career in Washington, DC. He grew up in the entertainment business where his father and mother worked in the music and fashion industry respectively. Their grind rubbed off on him. He has quickly risen through the ranks of both the NYC and Washington, DC comedy communities with his gut-busting, conversational style and his tell-it-like-it-is approach. He has won 25 comedy competitions and 30 comedy festivals.
Meet Past and Present DC-Area Olympians and Paralympians
Triple-jump world indoor champion Thea LaFond first came to Washington as a child, when her family relocated from New Jersey for her father’s job with the Department of Agriculture. “I have extremely fond memories of summers on the Mall, meeting him during his lunch break, popping in and out of Smithsonian museums,” LaFond says. “The area is a huge part of who I am and my story.”
Pop-up exhibit to display remains of 18th-century ships found in Arlington
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Alexandria celebrates its 275th birthday this year! From April to September, the city is hosting several events to highlight its rich history and recognize this milestone. One event on July 26 is the unique pop-up archaeology, the “Buried Ships of Robinson Landing.” The...
5 leading Washington high school football preseason player of the year (2B) candidates for 2024
Carter Kuchenbuch, of Class 2B champion Okanogan, was named SBLive WA's state classification player of the year in 2023. Kuchenbuch and plenty of Bulldogs retur
T.J. Oshie 2023-24 Report Card
Next up on our Washington Capitals report card series is T.J. Oshie. He's another veteran that finally had the chance to suit up for 1,000 games and there was a beautiful ceremony with his family back in March. How did he finish after his ninth season with the Caps? Let's find out.
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