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In today's newsletter:
Commanders' return to DC faces budget delays
Washington, DC tops US passport holder list
Tampa Bay reacts to Colorado attack
Also on today's calendar: Meditation Class: Rest and Reflect and 8 other events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a fairy tale made by a giraffe? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: Hazy sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 58 degrees.
Wednesday: Hazy sunshine and hot, temps: high: 90, low: 64. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DC's budget approval timeline expected to delay council's Commanders deal decision (wtop.com) — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's $3.7 billion deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to the District is facing delays due to budget approval timelines. Council Chair Phil Mendelson expresses concerns over taxpayer costs and lack of shared information.
• As demand for US passports grows, here are the states with the most aspiring world travelers (newspressnow.com) — Washington leads the nation in passport holders, with over 35,000 residents per 100,000 having valid passports. The city's high median income and international connections contribute to this trend, making it a hub for global travel.
• Tampa Bay community reacts to Colorado attack; man charged with hate crimes in firebombing attack (abcactionnews.com) — A violent attack in Boulder, Colorado, has sparked reactions in Tampa Bay, with local leaders condemning the rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes. Eric Stillman recalls a recent incident in Washington emphasizing the need for unity against domestic extremism.
🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington
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★ Featured events ★
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Sunrise at Bluemont Park, 5910 Wilson Blvd, Arlington
3:00 pm
Rosslyn LIVE: Drag Show
Gateway Park, 1300 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22209,
6:00 pm
Pride in Truth: A Conversation on Love, Identity, and Soul Freedom: Featuring Prince Manvendra Singh
Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD,
6:30 pm
Thank You for the Music: A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Bishop Ireton High School, 201 Cambridge Rd, Alexandria
7:30 pm
Pride Parade Brunch
Lincoln, 1110 Vermont Ave NW, Washington
10:30 am
The Neighborhood Sketch: Canvas Grand Opening Party & Community Art Show
5334 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD, 20781,
2:00 pm
Raise Your Spiritual IQ: Dreams and The Golden Cup
Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, 7801 Alumni Dr, College Park
10:00 am
Other local events
Meditation Class: Rest and Reflect
Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington
6:00 pm
Vibe Check Live
Sixth & I, 600 I St NW, Washington
7:00 pm
Speak Out for Headache Health
National Mall, Washington, DC (Between 3rd and 4th Street),
10:00 am
Wordplay Wednesday: Pride Edition
Planet Word, K St NW, Washington
5:00 pm
Prayer for World Peace
Kadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington
6:30 pm
Chasing Beauty - Marfield Prize Public Reading
Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St NW, Washington
6:30 pm
Meditate in Logan Circle
Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St NW, Washington
6:30 pm
Lady Bunny: Don't Bring the Kids
DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
7:30 pm
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-- The Patch AM Team