Hello again Washington! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️ In today's newsletter:
Nationals' 20th anniversary season kicks off with Gore pitching.
Leadership award ceremony in Washington, DC
Commanders eye Super Bowl with strategic player moves
Also on today's calendar: Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic and 12 other events.
Today's riddle: What book doesn’t have a cover? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: Sunny and warmer, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.
Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 73, low: 48.
Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 67 and low of 35 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Gore Named Starting Pitcher For Nats 2025 Home Opener: What To Know (patch.com) — Mackenzie Gore has been named the starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals' 2025 home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 27. The game will kick off a season-long celebration marking the 20th anniversary of the Nationals' return to Washington, D.C., featuring special events and promotions for fans.
2. People in the news, March 18 (mcknightsseniorliving.com) — Kim Gaskell, vice president of operations for RiverWoods, will be honored at the annual Leadership Summit in Washington on April 8, as the winner of the 2025 LeadingAge Leadership Award. This event highlights significant contributions to leadership within member organizations.
3. Commanders predicted to sign 25-year-old starting CB with 36 pass deflections and 6 INT (sportingnews.com) — The Washington Commanders are making strategic moves to strengthen their roster, aiming for a Super Bowl win in 2025. With Jayden Daniels on a rookie contract, the team is focusing on acquiring key players, including potential signing of Asante Samuel Jr., to maximize their championship window.
4. IMF Wraps 2025 Article IV Talks with Antigua & Barbuda (miragenews.com) — The IMF concluded its 2025 Article IV consultation with Antigua and Barbuda in Washington, D.C., highlighting the country's economic recovery post-pandemic. The discussions focused on fiscal sustainability, debt management, and enhancing financial stability to support ongoing growth.
5. Elon Musk's Starlink Expands Across White House Complex (democraticunderground.com) — Elon Musk's Starlink has expanded its satellite internet service to the White House complex in Washington, D.C. This installation aims to improve internet availability, addressing areas with poor cell service and overtaxed Wi-Fi infrastructure.
🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington
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Other local events
Donovan Woods
The Atlantis, 2047 9th St NW, Washington
7:00 pm
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library , -
11:00 am
Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, 1100 4th St SW, Washington
5:00 pm
Meditations to De-Stress in Capitol Hill
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington
7:00 pm
Senator Chuck Schumer with Amy Spitalnick
Sixth & I, 600 I St NW, Washington
7:00 pm
YCA Presents Ziggy & Miles, Guitar Duo with Special Guest: Anthony Trionfo, flute
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
7:30 pm
It’s a Motherf**king Pleasure in association with Studio Theatre
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St NW, Washington
8:00 pm
PSSST. Don't Tell Your Competitors About This Event - Business Growth Tips - USPS
975 7th St SW, Washington
9:00 am
Stumpy’s Petals & Paddles Race
Boating In DC at Tidal Basin Pedal Boats, 1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington
4:00 pm
LEGO® Construction Crew
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library , -
4:00 pm
Environmental Film Festival Opening Night: The White House Effect
US Navy Memorial Visitor Center, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington
7:00 pm
Reggie Watts
Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington
7:30 pm
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