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Gene Corapi’s Washington Strolls maps 14 walking routes through D.C.
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Gene Corapi has released a new walking guide to Washington, D.C. that covers more than 335 points of interest across 14 routes designed to start and end at Metrorail stations.
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.
Sheraton Clearwater Beach launches presidential-inspired summer dinner series
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Clearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key is marking America’s 250th anniversary with Presidential Plates, a summer dining series at Rusty’s Bistro running July 1 through Aug. 31. Executive Chef Will Artley built the menu around dishes inspired…
Alexandria hotel targets family travelers seeking relief from urban overtourism
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Courtyard Alexandria Old Town is being positioned as a base for multi-generational travelers who want historic experiences without the congestion of major city centers.
Family Law Section names first nonprofit attorney chair for 2026-27
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Legal Aid attorney Tenesia C. Hall was sworn in June 17 as chair of The Florida Bar Family Law Section for the 2026-27 cycle, becoming the first attorney from a 501(c)(3) and the first Black lawyer to lead the 53-year-old section.
Vibes Music Australia expands into ASEAN with Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia push
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Vibes Music Australia says it is deepening its Southeast Asia footprint after founder Gerard Lasantha (Lopez) visited Thailand and Cambodia and reinforced investments in Indonesia.
TeleDirectMD adds insurance and expands to 40-plus states
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TeleDirectMD said it now accepts major insurance plans and has expanded its licensed footprint to more than 40 states plus Washington, D.C. The move gives patients a choice between insurance and a $79 flat fee while extending physician-only…
AMMWEC to launch book of Muslim reflections on visits to Israel
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AMMWEC will unveil a new book on July 13 in Washington, D.C., featuring firsthand reflections from Muslim leaders who visited Israel before and after the Oct. 7 attacks.
Miami Takeover adds Toni Braxton tribute to Comedy Vybez Festival
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The Miami Takeover is expanding its July 24 Comedy Vybez Festival lineup in Miami Beach with R&B singer Latasha Bla’q’s Toni Braxton tribute and a slate of Black comedians and live bands.
Texas couple pedals 2,000 miles to boost fraud-victim tax relief awareness
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Aaron and Rebecca Novinger have launched their third annual Pedaling Against Ponzis ride, biking from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to Washington, D.C., to spotlight IRS Form 4684 Section C and support victims of Ponzi schemes.
The Hartford Nationals return to Grand Rapids with 424 athletes
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Move United’s annual adaptive sports championship comes back to Grand Rapids July 10-16, bringing 424 athletes from 38 states and Washington, D.C., plus clinics, awards and surprise equipment giveaways.
Ohio sends two students to 2026 National Youth Science Camp
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The Ohio Academy of Science has selected Benjamin Bartyzel of Cleveland and Samarth Khandelwal of Cincinnati to represent Ohio at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp in West Virginia.
Arizona Illuminated pavilion debuts at Great American State Fair
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The Arizona Office of Tourism is bringing an immersive Arizona Illuminated pavilion to the Great American State Fair on June 25 in Washington, D.C., as part of America’s 250th Anniversary.
California crypto advocates ramp up voter outreach ahead of 2026
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Stand With Crypto is expanding its grassroots civic engagement work in California and across the U.S. ahead of the 2026 midterms, with leaders focused on education, voter mobilization and digital asset policy as Congress weighs key legislation….
New book revisits mother’s fight to clear Marine son’s name
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Historian Robin Cutler’s new edition of A Soul on Trial tells the true story of Rosa Sutton, who challenged the Navy’s suicide finding after her son died in 1909. The book explores how a private mother’s quest became a public test of military…
SOUEAST adds two hybrid SUVs in Egypt
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SOUEAST launched the S06 DM and S08 DM in Egypt on July 9, 2026, expanding into the country’s new energy vehicle market for the first time.
Beyond Survival to launch America250 tribute to Vietnam POWs
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Beyond Survival will launch a July 1 America250 initiative in Washington to honor Vietnam Prisoners of War and the legacy of U.S. Navy Capt. Jerry Coffee.
73-year-old cyclist nears finish of cross-country ride for No Kid Hungry
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Mark Strauss is set to finish a 3,300-mile bike ride on June 23 in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, after starting on his 73rd birthday in California.
AARP awards $95K to nine Maryland community projects
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AARP is giving nine Maryland organizations $95,225 in 2026 Community Challenge grants for quick local projects aimed at helping older adults stay connected, safe and independent.
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