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Studio Theatre Opens a Museum Like None Other: THE COLORED MUSEUM
Washington, DC knows a thing or two about museums. We know that the best museum exhibits bring you face-to-face with something you may only know as a concept or abstraction and turn it into a solid, undeniable reality. Or maybe they show you something you experience every day, but from a completely different perspective.
July’s ANC Meeting All About Licensing, Transportation
ANC 2E, the Advisory Neighborhood Commission representing Georgetown, Burleith, and Hillandale, returned to Georgetown Visitation School July 1 for its monthly meeting. The meeting was attended by around eight members of the neighborhood, as well as several in person presenters. The meeting, which also was streamed on Zoom, included five of the eight commissioners in person, two virtual, and one absent.
Capitals make internal promotion for GM role
The Capitals will have a new general manager next season for the first time in a decade. Chris Patrick is being promoted to the role, as well as senior VP of hockey operations, after serving as an assistant GM for the past three seasons, reports Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. He’s replacing Brian MacLellan, who remains with the organization as their president of hockey operations. The Capitals announced the move shortly thereafter.
Neighborhood Expert: Best places for mini golf in Northern Virginia
Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA and D.C. with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com. My kids absolutely love mini golfing when we are at the beach. It’s a daily...
Stolen French Bulldog reunited with owner
WASHINGTON — A 2-year-old French Bulldog, named Yurman, has been reunited with his owner after he was stolen at gunpoint last Saturday. The dog's owner, Jaineen Brown, told police that the thief pulled out a gun, demanded her dog, then fled the scene in a car on Fort Davis Street, SE.
How to help your child overcome the fear of water
This is part of WTOP’s continuing coverage of people making a difference in our community, reported by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant. Read more of that coverage. Imagine your family is all ready to head to the pool, the beach or the lake for vacation or a day trip, but you have a child who is afraid of water. He or she cries, screams or runs every time they get near water.
Tall Ship Providence to float pier expansion with live music and a bar past the Planning Commission
The Tall Ship Providence Foundation will soon be floating an expansion plan past the Alexandria Planning Commission. The proposal would add outdoor dining with alcohol and live entertainment to its offerings along the waterfront. The proposal by the nonprofit to amend its special use permit would expand its current footprint...
Top Parkinson’s disease specialist visited White House 10 times since 2022: Visitor logs
President Joe Biden’s physician met with a top Washington, D.C., neurologist who specializes in Parkinson’s disease earlier this year, according to White House visitor logs. The logs show that Parkinson’s disease expert Dr. Kevin Cannard of the Walter Reed Medical Center met with Biden’s physician Kevin O’Connor and two others at the White House residence […]
Nats recall Adon, option Herz
The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher Joan Adon from Triple-A Rochester and optioned left-handed pitcher DJ Herz to Triple-A Rochester on Monday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo made the announcement. Adon, 25, returns to the Nationals after tossing scoreless relief in five straight outings for...
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson and 2 others die in 3-car crash near Forestville
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY (7News) — A Minnesota Vikings player and two of his former Wise High School football teammates died in a fatal three-car crash in Prince George's County early Saturday morning, Maryland State Police confirmed. Rookie Khyree Jackson, 24, and the car's driver Isaiah Hazel, 23, of Upper...
Theatre Review: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ presented by Rockville Musical Theatre at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
It has always been easy to love a Disney princess. “The Little Mermaid” is a timeless classic that has been told countless times over the years in many different ways. The adult stage version, which Rockville Musical Theatre (RMT) is currently presenting, takes liberties with the 1989 movie. It still follows the familiar fairy tale of Ariel (Neva Keuroglian Sullivan) trading her voice for legs, but in this version, several side characters get their own solos and, at the end, Ariel saves herself rather than needing Prince Eric (Ryan Kieft) to save her. The stage version is also peppered with more self-aware fish jokes and backstory for Ursula (Iris Dewitt) and Triton (Brian McCafferty). These changes add a sense of modernity and levity to the age-old story, bringing new life to audiences already familiar with the songs.
Capitals promote Chris Patrick to GM, Brian MacLellan remains president of hockey operations
ARLINGTON, Va. — The Washington Capitals named Chris Patrick as their general manager with longtime GM Brian MacLellan remaining president of hockey operations. Patrick, 48, who was also named as a senior vice president, has worked for the Capitals in various capacities since 2009 and served as assistant GM under MacLellan the past three years. The son of longtime team president Dick Patrick previously was director of player personnel after a lengthy stint as a pro scout, and now he’s just the seventh GM in the organization’s 50-year history.
New full details of Washington Wizards trade for Jonas Valanciunas revealed
On the first night of free agency, it was reported that the Washington Wizards would be signing big man Jonas Valanciunas to a contract, but new details reveal that it will actually be a sign-and-trade. Washington will be inking Valanciunas to a three-year, $30 million deal as part of a...
Annandale man arrested after good Samaritans end 90-minute Virginia carjacking spree
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — An Annandale man was arrested after a group of good Samaritans ended a 90-minute carjacking spree on Saturday, July 6, according to Fairfax County police. Officers responded to a reported assault around 5:50 p.m. in the 8600 block of Woodlawn Court in Woodlawn. Once...
Book Review: Kate Quinn returns with 'The Briar Club,’ a murder mystery during the 1950’s Red Scare
If you’ve never read a Kate Quinn novel, there’s no time like the present. Or like the 1950s in Washington, D.C. That’s the setting for Quinn’s “The Briar Club,” which is a murder mystery wrapped up in the stories of multiple women who rent rooms at a boarding house during the height of Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s Red Scare.
FCPS To Host Instructional Job Fair on Wednesday, July 31
Fairfax County Public Schools wants you to be a part of our team! We are seeking educator talent with strong student engagement skills and a passion for having a positive influence on our school communities. We are hosting a job fair on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 (11 a.m. - 2 p.m.) at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. There will be networking and interviewing opportunities with representatives from various FCPS schools. Employment offers may be extended during the fair.
Gas Prices: Decrease at the pumps to the end the holiday weekend
Gas prices decreased slightly on Sunday, with the average price for a gallon of regular gas dropping to $3.506, according to AAA. On Saturday, a gallon of regular gas cost $3.509. A week ago, it was $3.492. A month ago, it was $3.471, and a year ago, it cost $3.537 per gallon.
Annual Lotus and Lily Festival coming later this month to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
“Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 2024 Lotus and Water Lily Festival, happening from July 19 to July 21 at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. As the ponds burst into full bloom with towering pink lotuses and acres of vibrant water lilies, join the National Park Service for three days of art, history, food and entertainment.
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