Coffee in hand, Washington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️ In today's newsletter:
DC student revolutionizes sports access
DC family's tragic ordeal with crematorium
Metro extends hours for WorldPride in DC
Also on today's calendar: Diasporic Disco: Chaia's Summer Tour in DC and 8 other events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a happy citizen of Istanbul? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. How a DC student is making sports more accessible for her peers (wtop.com) — Caroline Mohamadi, a student at Sidwell Friends School in Washington is making sports more accessible by starting a club that collects and distributes sports equipment. Her initiative, 'Play it Forward,' aims to remove financial barriers for young athletes.
2. DC family relives loss of 2-month-old after funeral company allegedly mishandled remains (wjla.com) — A D.C. family faces renewed grief as they allege mishandling of their infant's remains by a Maryland crematorium, now under criminal investigation. The family seeks justice to prevent similar tragedies for other D.C. families.
3. Metro extending hours for WorldPride, here's how to get to the events in DC (wjla.com) — Metro is extending its hours to accommodate visitors for WorldPride events in Washington. With trains running late and additional bus services, attendees can easily access the festival, parade, and concerts throughout the weekend.
4. ‘Crisis Management Minute' named one of top-25 crisis management podcasts (capitolcommunicator.com) — Edward Segal's 'Crisis Management Minute' podcast, based in the DC metro area, has been recognized as one of the top-25 crisis management podcasts by FeedSpot. The podcast, produced by Heartcast Media, provides valuable insights on crisis management strategies.
5. New report indicates new Commanders stadium could bring $24B in revenue to DC (fox5dc.com) — A new report suggests the proposed Commanders stadium could generate $24 billion in economic activity for Washington. The stadium, planned for the RFK site, still requires D.C. Council approval, with a target opening in 2030.
🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington
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★ Featured events ★
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
Rosslyn LIVE: Mentalist
Gateway Park, 1300 Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA, 22209,
6:00 pm
RIFs to Ready: A DOGE Survivor's Guide to Interviewing for Your Next Job After 50.
10:00 am
Other local events
Diasporic Disco: Chaia's Summer Tour in DC
618 DC , 618 H St NW , Washington
8:00 pm
Kick Off Pride Month with Pride Brunch at Generator Washington DC
Generator Washington DC , 1900 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington
10:00 am
Adopt and Foster Urgent Dogs - Friday (11am - 6pm)
Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center , 3750 Brown Station Rd , Upper Marlboro
11:00 am
Madams of DC Walking Tour
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW , Washington
7:00 pm
Gina Yashere (stand-up comedy)
DC Improv Comedy Club , 1140 Connecticut Ave NW , Washington
7:30 pm
Sing Out Loud: A Prideful Cabaret
The City Club of Washington , 555 13th St NW , Washington
9:00 pm
The RISK! live true storytelling show and story slam!
Miracle Theatre , 535 8th St SE , Washington
7:00 am
History of Black Georgetown Walking Tour
3206 O St NW , Washington
9:00 am
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