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Joya O. Johnson spotlights Bowie and Waldorf land deals
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Joya O. Johnson is highlighting acreage and new-construction opportunities in Bowie and Waldorf, Maryland, aimed at buyers seeking custom homes, multigenerational living or development potential.
Newsmatics and Masaryk University launch real-world AI projects for economics students
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Newsmatics is partnering with Masaryk University’s Faculty of Economics and Administration in Brno to let students work on live business problems starting in fall 2026. The program is designed to give students hands-on experience with AI, data and…
Nocturne Hall shares 5 audio dramas for Labor Day travel
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Nocturne Hall is using the Season 2 premiere of Dupont Investigations to spotlight five scripted audio dramas for Labor Day road trips and flights.
Lacy Goodwyn builds AI consulting and women-in-tech community platforms
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Lacy JV Goodwyn, founder of Badass Women in AI and WYN, is positioning practical AI strategy and community building as tools for helping organizations modernize and for elevating women in technology.
Top of Mind PR promotes Emily Briel to account executive
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Top of Mind Public Relations has elevated Emily Briel to account executive as the agency expands its media relations work for law firms, nonprofits and advocacy groups.
Universal Oneness event draws 5,000-plus to Madison Square Garden
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More than 5,000 people gathered at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 29 for the Universal Oneness Celebration, an interfaith event organized by AHEAD Forum that centered on shared humanity across faiths and cultures.
KanKouran plans 43rd National African Dance and Drum Conference in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…
Old Town Alexandria pitches meetings beyond the ballroom
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The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria is positioning itself as a meeting venue near Washington, D.C. that pairs event space with dining, walkability and waterfront access.
Corazón Latino wins 2026 Innovation Grant for dementia program
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Corazón Latino received a 2026 Innovation Grant from the I’m Still Here Foundation to launch Raíces en Movimiento, a community program for people living with dementia in Washington, D.C., and Orlando.
Jim Chou wins top prize at 2026 Washington International Piano Competition
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Dr. Jim Chou of New York City won the Grand Prize at the 2026 Washington International Piano Competition in Washington, D.C., after four days of performances by 21 pianists from around the world.
Stephen Bradford named Los Angeles Times Private Equity & M&A Business Visionary
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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Partner Stephen Bradford was recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a Private Equity & M&A Business Visionary in a special section published August 18, 2026. The profile cites more than $1.5 billion in…
Audra L. Cunningham launches ACRE Consultants in Atlanta and Washington
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Audra L. Cunningham has launched ACRE Consultants as a conflict-free tenant representation firm serving occupiers from Atlanta and Washington, D.C. The debut highlights the firm’s 20 million-square-foot transaction track record, Black woman-owned…
Dr. Ann Hester launches lifestyle medicine book and AI coaching apps
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Dr. Ann Hester has released a new consumer book and AI-powered health coaching apps aimed at making Lifestyle Medicine more accessible to the public.
Seattle event to mark 35 years of Ukraine’s independence
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The Ukrainian Association of Washington State will host a free day-long celebration at Seattle Center on Aug. 29 featuring music, food, culture and fundraising for humanitarian aid. The event comes as Ukraine faces intensified Russian attacks and…
NoMa mural festival returns Sept. 11-18 with 16 new works
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NoMa in Color returns to Washington, D.C., from Sept. 11-18 with 17 artists creating 16 new murals across the neighborhood.
NDIA names new board chair and vice chair
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The National Defense Industrial Association appointed John Bonsell as board chair and Gabe Camarillo as vice chair, with the leadership change announced Aug. 25, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia.
Graffeo Coffee is giving away a Ferrari 308 with a built-in espresso machine
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Graffeo Coffee has launched a sweepstakes to rehome a 1984 Ferrari 308 fitted with a La Pavoni lever espresso machine in the trunk, plus a lifetime supply of coffee.
ALIVE Podcast Network adds six shows for Black Business Month
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ALIVE Podcast Network is marking Black Business Month with six new original podcasts and an expanded ALIVE STUDIOS in Washington, D.C. The push is aimed at giving Black creators more tools, ownership and professional production support while…
Health Museum exhibit spotlights Black maternal death crisis in Houston
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The Health Museum will open the Call Me Mother Experience on Oct. 4, 2026, using art, poetry and community programming to highlight Black maternal health and maternal mortality in Houston and beyond.
Dîner en Blanc returns to Washington for 11th edition on Aug. 29
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Dîner en Blanc-Washington, D.C. will return Aug. 29, 2026, at a secret location for its 11th edition, with Phase 3 ticket sales now open.
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