GOP once again ignores the wishes of D.C.’s elected leaders to push their own agenda, Ward 1 finally has a homeless shelter site for the D.C. General closure plan, and other news of the day in the District.
- The final shelter site for Bowser’s homelessness plan is finally in place. [WCP]
- An all local gift guide. [WCP]
- The basement underneath Pizzeria Paradiso will soon be a full-fledged game room. [WCP]
- Slumlord that has been the subject of many a story in recent years sells off two buildings as it looks to its unload entire D.C. portfolio. [Bisnow]
- Take a guess which area supermarket chain is being compared to a cult. [WCP]
- Debating dockless bikeshares. [UrbanTurf]
- And resident-only parking restrictions in Georgetown. [Current]
- Despite what Twitter griping would have you believe, most people are pretty pleased to live in D.C. and the region at large. [WAMU]
- Fannie Mae building wins historic landmark status. [Current]
- Bald eagle with lead poisoning dies. [Post]
- Sidewalk proposal wins over hard-to-please Chevy Chase neighborhood. [Current]
- Woman says she was belittled by the then-fire chief and fired for reporting sexual harassment. [Post]
- Another attempt to trample on D.C. autonomy. [Post]
- The familiar feeling of prepping for a possible government shutdown. [WAMU]
- What the tax plan means for the D.C. region. [WAMU]
- Blade reporter says he (and April Ryan) have been excluded from White House Christmas party. [WJLA]
- Metro is taking feedback on its 8000-series trains. [GGW]
- Swimmers, take note of the indoor pool maintenance schedule. [Popville]
Recent Stories
Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…
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Award-winning drag queen Tara Hoot is bringing her Family Fun Story Time Brunch to Arlington at Freddie’s Beach Bar! Saturday April 6 at noon! Join Tara for songs, stories, puppets, bubbles and joy! It’s not just stories, it’s a SHOW that’s perfect for kids and kids at heart–fun for everyone! Plus a tasty brunch at Freddie’s! Click the link and make your reservations now! ❤️ 🫧 🌈
The Summer 2024 STEAM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Arts/Math) Fellowship application is now open! Apply by April 15 to be considered!
The STEAM Workforce Development Teacher Fellowship provides Arlington Public Schools (APS) high school, middle school, and elementary school teachers with opportunities to learn about workplace needs in STEAM-related fields and for them to use the experience to enhance student learning to match workplace expectations in a selected industry. STEAM Fellows participate in a three-week summer fellowship, receiving a $4,000 stipend upon completion.
Applicants planning to pursue a fellowship in the arts must demonstrate how they will build connections between the arts and science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Click the button to learn more, share, apply, and see the variety of fellowships completed in previous years.
Free Right-Sizing Workshop – How to Get Rid of Your…
Cody Chance and Dick Nathan of Long & Foster are hosting a free workshop at our office on Cherry Hill Rd. (formerly Lee Highway) on the topic of “down-sizing” Thursday, March 28 from 5:30-7:30. We have created a workbook with
Portofino Italian Wine Dinner, April 6, 6:30pm
Four course Italian dinner, paired with 2 wines each. The wines will be served “blind” and notes on each wine will be discussed. The event is coordinated with Elite Wine Importers and The Portofino Restaurant. The dinner is on Saturday,