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At Franklin Park this weekend: “Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families”
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), the place management organization that oversees 140 blocks of the downtown area, today announced the return of Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families. On July 27 and July 28, Franklin Park and “I Street” will be completely transformed, hosting 30 immersive activations that promote literacy, performing arts, health and fitness, creativity, science, nature, entrepreneurship and more.
New outdoor gallery brings Southwest DC underpass to life
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you are looking for public art to explore in D.C., a new outdoor art gallery is adding a pop of color to the Southwest community. Featuring 11 murals, the Gallery of Southwest unveiled its new work of art honoring local Southwest heroes on July 18. The unique landscape gives […]
July 26: Two Free Friday Night Music Events
Friday Night Live Jazz at Eastern Market Metro Plaza features the Herb Scott Band at 5:30pm. Scott is a star on the Washington, D.C. Jazz scene. While studying at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts under the award-winning educator Davey Yarborough, he performed with renowned trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and Jazz pianist Herbie Hancock. For more, go here: https://bit.ly/3PzUeCI.
SUN Bucks program offers help to DMV families with groceries this summer
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — Families looking for extra help with groceries this summer could qualify for a new program called SUN Bucks, which provides $120 for each child. “We think of summer as a fun time no school, play all day, but in reality for a lot of families, school breakfast and lunch may be the most nutritious meals there they can afford,” said Joe Liu, the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Capital Area Food Bank. “When the schools are closed, families don't have that extra support, and so they have to buy more groceries. They've cost them a lot more, and we know how much inflation has affected the price of food every time we go to the store. And so this extra $120 benefit. It helps close the gap so that families can make sure their kids have healthy food all year long.”
Gedera Ethiopian grocery destroyed by fire “will reopen as a cafe.”
“The old Ethiopian grocery store at 4600 14th Street NW that burnt down (in 2022) will reopen as a cafe. The lot is across the street from the old bus repair depot that is undergoing redevelopment and on the same block as the dance studio lot that will be redeveloped soon.”
The D.C. area is home to an active Grateful Dead tribute band community
Deadheads are everywhere. Yes, even in buttoned-up Washington, D.C., there’s a thriving community of tribute bands that play music from the extensive catalogue of the countercultural, legendary rock band, the Grateful Dead. Just ask guitarist Matt Reiter, who by day works as a health policy lobbyist on Capitol Hill....
Adoption fees waived for senior pets at Fairfax County Animal Shelter
FAIRFAX, Va. — Come and discover your new best friend this weekend at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter! In an effort to help these pets find their forever homes, the shelter is waiving adoption fees on select animals. WHAT:. Join the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for "Vintage Tails," a...
POP’s Bagels Grand Opening is Friday, Featuring Free Bagels!!
Ed. Note: Sadly still no relation. “It is time for our long long long long awaited grand opening of Pops Bagels!. We want to invite everyone to our grand opening Friday July 26th. We will be celebrating with a free bagel for every guest. . (If you order a schmear,...
District Dogs welcomes new CEO nearly a year after deadly flooding
WASHINGTON — District Dogs, a dog daycare, boarding and grooming facility, has announced a new CEO. Tina Leone, who was described in a press release as a "local business and dog welfare leader," steps into the role after most recently serving as CEO of the Ballston BID in Arlington, Virginia.
DC, Arlington rank fittest in the country, says new report
WASHINGTON — Turns out, Washington, D.C. and Arlington, Virginia, aren't just political powerhouses — they're fitness fanatics too! These two cities have leapfrogged to the top of the American Fitness Index, showing the nation how to stay in shape. The index ranks Arlington as the No. 1 fittest...
Metallica tours its Virginia vinyl pressing plant
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The band Metallica has been filling stadiums for decades on tours across the globe. But they recently got a tour themselves, right here in the DMV. The legendary performers recently toured the vinyl record pressing plant they own in Alexandria, near Edsall Road. James Hetfield and...
Visitors Advised to Use Caution After Signs of Microcystin Are Reported at Local Lakes
Montgomery Parks urges patrons to use caution when recreating on or near Lake Needwood and Lake Frank located within Rock Creek Regional Park due to potential risks associated with high levels of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). Water samples from both lakes are currently being evaluated by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to determine if levels are harmful. Visual indicators including discolored water and algal mats have been observed in portions of both lakes. Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) can produce dangerous levels of toxic microcystin.
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