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The Center by Lendistry takes its contractors accelerator nationwide
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The Center by Lendistry is expanding its Contractors Accelerator for Climate Resilience nationwide on Aug. 12, 2026, after the program helped Southern California contractors win $35.25 million in contracts.
Water conservation road trip reaches Washington with petition signatures
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United By Nature’s nearly 60-day Great American Water Road Trip has arrived in Washington, D.C., after documenting local water solutions in more than 20 places and collecting more than 8,000 signatures.
Fire extinguisher compliance shifts as workplaces add more electronics
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Kord Fire Protection is urging facility teams to rethink extinguisher plans as offices, warehouses and other properties add lithium-ion batteries, charging equipment, server rooms and automation.
The Goddard School of Alexandria-Old Town names new operations leader
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The Goddard School of Alexandria-Old Town has hired education and program management veteran Destiny Chapman as its new operations leader in Alexandria, Virginia.
Bella Yanbo Huang painting chosen for European exhibition posters
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Bella Yanbo Huang’s work has been selected as the official poster image for upcoming contemporary art exhibitions in Austria and Paris, putting the New York artist’s painting in front of international audiences this fall.
Atlanta Gladiators renew Broadstreet Infamous whiskey deal
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Broadstreet Infamous has renewed and expanded its partnership with the Atlanta Gladiators for upcoming ECHL seasons, adding new rink branding and a custom cocktail at Gas South Arena.
Rachel Brice named interim executive director of Parent Teacher Home Visits
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Parent Teacher Home Visits named Program Director Rachel Brice as interim executive director effective today, replacing Andrea Prejean, who will move into a strategic advisory role through January 2027. The leadership change comes as the…
Reba Clarke-Wedderburn expands access-focused special education advocacy
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Influential Women is spotlighting Reba Clarke-Wedderburn, Ed.D., a Tennessee educator and nonprofit founder whose work centers on independent IEP audits, parent education, and school improvement.
Peace of Stage highlights authentic Woodstock stage panels at Smithsonian
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Peace of Stage says panels from the original 1969 Woodstock stage on display at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History are authentic, pushing back on reports about warning signs for museum exhibits.
Healthcare PPE market seen topping $53.8B by 2030
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The global healthcare personal protective equipment market is projected to grow from $28.89 billion in 2025 to $32.29 billion in 2026, with The Business Research Company forecasting $53.81 billion by 2030. Rising infectious disease cases, stronger…
Gita Sankano urges professionals to mentor first-generation students
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Washington, D.C. attorney Gita Sankano is urging experienced professionals to mentor students and young workers, especially first-generation college attendees.
Napolitan Victory Awards open 2026 nominations for political communicators worldwide
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The Washington Academy of Political Arts and Sciences has opened nominations for the 2026 Napolitan Victory Awards, marking the program’s 15th anniversary and expanding recognition across more than 100 categories.
Vaccinate Your Family kicks off 35th anniversary year
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Vaccinate Your Family has launched a yearlong 35th-anniversary campaign in Washington, D.C., marking three and a half decades of immunization advocacy.
Kent Heckenlively publishes political satire set in 1972 Washington
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Kent Heckenlively has released a new 406-page novel, This Never Happened: A Call Girl in D.C., that mixes political satire, romance and suspense in a story set around the 1972 presidential race.
Open Atlas, ASAN plan second annual Silicon Valley summit for high-skilled immigrants
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Open Atlas and the American South Asian Network will host their second annual summit Aug. 21-22 in Milpitas, California, bringing together more than 1,000 immigrants, founders, investors, students and employers for career, startup and immigration…
Dr. Timothy Adams to speak at ASBA study club on airway dentistry
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Dr. Timothy C. Adams will co-lead a two-day American Sleep and Breathing Academy seminar Aug. 14-15 in Phoenix focused on craniofacial, TMJ and oral appliance strategies for dental sleep medicine.
Washington Marriott Capitol Hill pitches NoMa as a family-friendly alternative to the National Mall
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As Washington gears up for the U.S. Semiquincentennial, the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill is promoting NoMa and Capitol Hill as a quieter, more walkable base for family travelers.
Coast Guard aviation leader Rebekah Seifer recognized by Influential Women
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Lieutenant Commander Rebekah Seifer is being recognized for leading major Coast Guard aviation sustainment and modernization work in Washington, D.C. Her role covers a $290 million portfolio tied to more than 50 MH-60T aircraft and the Service’s…
IBM consultant Neha Sharma recognized for AI and data strategy leadership
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Neha Sharma, a managing consultant at IBM in Washington, D.C., is being recognized for her work bridging artificial intelligence, data strategy and business transformation.
South Carolina migration surge keeps Charleston housing demand hot
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South Carolina has ranked first in inbound migration for seven straight years, and Charleston-area movers say the trend is still showing up in daily bookings.
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