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April D. Jones set to become first Black woman to lead Colorado Bar Association
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April D. Jones has been installed as president-elect of the Colorado Bar Association and will become the association’s first Black woman president in July 2027. Her agenda centers on making Colorado a top place to practice law, expanding member…
Lung cancer survivor launches radon awareness campaign in D.C. region
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People vs. Radon has launched a regional effort across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia to push home radon testing and mitigation.
Stand Up for Science to host Climate Week panel on science, democracy and climate
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Stand Up for Science will hold a public panel Wednesday in Midtown as part of New York Climate Week 2026, bringing together climate, policy and science leaders to discuss how democratic decision-making and scientific urgency collide.
PacketViper paper accepted for 2027 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting
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PacketViper says its research on cybersecurity controls for remote transportation operational technology field sites has been accepted for presentation at the Transportation Research Board’s 2027 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The paper looks…
Five China rotary kiln makers highlighted in 2026 industry review
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A new 2026 review compares five China-based rotary kiln manufacturers across product scope, manufacturing resources and application focus, with Henan Zhengzhou Mining Machinery (ZK MACHINE) receiving the most detailed profile.
TableChat launches AI restaurant platform for discovery and direct ordering
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TableChat launched an AI-powered restaurant platform that combines dish-first discovery, direct ordering and retention tools for independent restaurants.
Maola donates 3,825 gallons of milk to Capital Area Food Bank
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Maola Local Dairies donated a truckload of fresh milk to the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., adding more than 61,000 servings for families facing hunger across the region.
leagend launches JS300 PRO SuperCap jump starter on Kickstarter
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leagend is launching its JS300 PRO and JS300 PRO-D battery-free jump starter systems on Kickstarter on Oct. 9, 2026. The permanently installed devices add battery monitoring, extreme-weather support and smart app features aimed at preventing…
Navy Yard hotel pitches itself as base for D.C. business travel shift
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A Washington, D.C. Courtyard says the Navy Yard district is becoming a new hub for federal and corporate travel as proximity, transit access and meeting space reshape where executives stay and work.
Downtown D.C. hotels chase shorter meetings and rooftop networking
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Business travelers in Washington, D.C. are shifting from long, enclosed corporate meals to shorter, open-air networking as the city prepares for major 2026 demand tied to America’s 250th commemoration.
Review finds military experience is rarely named in job qualifications
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A Sergeant TAP review of 100 public job postings in 10 military-heavy U.S. markets found only six that explicitly recognized military experience in qualification language.
Syracuse survey finds burnout is the biggest challenge for independent local news publishers
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A Syracuse University survey of 112 independent local news publishers in 37 states and Washington, D.C., finds burnout and business strain are the sector’s biggest problems.
WINGS Summit spotlights six child care solutions in San Diego
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TOOTRiS drew more than 250 leaders from 40 states and Washington, D.C., to San Diego for its 2026 WINGS Summit, where six child care models won funding and recognition.
Robin Foundation expands overdose prevention push after Washington advocacy trip
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The Robin Foundation returned from Washington, D.C., after joining bereaved families and advocates from about 40 states for Walk for Lives, Capitol Hill meetings and fentanyl awareness events.
G20 Interfaith Forum to debate AI, climate costs and planetary limits
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The G20 Interfaith Forum will host a July 9 webinar on whether the global AI build-out can coexist with a livable planet, bringing together experts in sustainability, ethics and economics.
Private equity’s fossil fuel emissions rank fifth globally, analysis finds
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A new scorecard from three advocacy groups estimates that 20 major private equity firms’ energy portfolios generate 1.5 gigatons of greenhouse gases a year, a footprint larger than every country except China, the U.S., India and Russia.
Eric D. Wilson expands push for financial literacy and entrepreneurship
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Business leader Eric D. Wilson is widening a set of education- and community-focused initiatives with Grammy-nominated producer Mali Wilson, aiming to create more pathways to entrepreneurship, financial literacy and economic mobility.
British International School of Washington tops Niche rankings for academics and diversity
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British International School of Washington earned five No. 1 rankings in Niche’s 2027 school list, including top marks for academic excellence and diversity in Washington, D.C. The results highlight the school’s standing as a high-performing…
BMG upgrades cloud replay with EVS XT-VIA
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Broadcast Management Group is adding EVS’s XT-VIA replay platform to its Washington, D.C. Cloud Control Center, extending live replay, AI-enhanced slow motion and media turnaround across its multi-city production network.
Dave Chappelle to headline Duke Ellington School of the Arts fundraiser in Washington
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Dave Chappelle will return to Washington, D.C., on Sept. 25 to headline a benefit for Duke Ellington School of the Arts at DAR Constitution Hall. Proceeds will support the school’s 50th-anniversary campaign, including the Donal Leace Endowment and…
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