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.idk. launches Son de L’amour in Washington, D.C. with Indigo
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The DMV-born rapper and cultural curator is bringing a two-day Juneteenth and Fête de la Musique event to Washington, D.C. on June 19–20 with support from Indigo, the French Embassy, the Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum and the DC Commission…
ABB leads a fragmented grid modernization market
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ABB led global grid modernization sales in 2024 with a 4% share, according to The Business Research Company.
Chantilly executive residence opens for corporate and government leasing
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A newly built luxury townhome in Chantilly is now available starting Aug. 1 for corporate, government, embassy and relocation leases as Northern Virginia’s tech and defense employment base keeps growing.
Arius Europe brings Renaissance art to Washington for America 250
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Arius Technology’s European affiliate will stage a live-scanning exhibition on the National Mall from June 25 to July 10, 2026, as part of America’s 250th-anniversary celebrations.
RefillGenie adds on-demand lab orders for refill patients
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RefillGenie now lets physicians order routine bloodwork through LabCorp or Quest as part of medication refill and care-gap reviews.
Nexford University opens enrollment in all 50 states
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Nexford University says working adults in every U.S. state can now enroll in its accredited online business, technology and AI degrees.
Anchorage tops summer U.S. car rental cost survey
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Anchorage, Alaska is the most expensive U.S. destination for summer car rentals, with the cheapest available vehicle averaging $182 a day, according to a new Cheapcarrental.com survey of 100 airports.
Electric Ladies Podcast spotlights stories, democracy and policy ahead of midterms
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Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson and journalist-entrepreneur Melissa Jun Rowley are using two June events in Washington, DC, to push a simple message: narratives shape culture, civic engagement and policy.
Novingers launch 2,000-mile ride to spotlight tax relief for fraud victims
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Aaron and Rebecca Novinger have started their third annual Pedaling Against Ponzis ride, a 2,000-mile trip from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to Washington, D.C. The campaign aims to raise awareness of IRS Form 4684 Section C and gather support for…
TMU to host Global Africa Summit Toronto 2026 on trade and investment
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Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute and Africa Investment Network will bring business, policy and investment leaders to Toronto on July 30, 2026, for a summit on Canada-Africa trade and commercial ties.
Kennedy Center gala to mark America’s 250th anniversary
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The Global Humanities Foundation will stage an international art-and-fashion gala at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2026, tying the event to America’s semiquincentennial and Flag Day. The program is set to draw diplomats,…
Dr. Monica Riley named IAOTP Top Innovator in Holistic Health
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Dr. Monica Riley, founder and CEO of Dr. Monica’s Natural Beauty, has been selected by the International Association of Top Professionals as Top Innovator Of The Year in Holistic Health for 2026. IAOTP will honor her at its annual awards gala…
Texas couple launches 2,000-mile ride to spotlight fraud victim relief
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Aaron and Rebecca Novinger have started their third annual Pedaling Against Ponzis ride from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to Washington, D.C., to raise awareness of IRS Form 4684 Section C and support for Ponzi scheme victims.
ALIVE to stream charity PPV with Jamaica's First Lady
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ALIVE Podcast Network will stream its first pay-per-view event on June 21, 2026, to raise money for The Mustard Seed in Kingston, Jamaica, which supports more than 500 children.
Ken Braun joins Executive Speakers Bureau roster
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Digital marketing veteran Ken Braun has joined Executive Speakers Bureau, expanding his availability for corporate events, conferences and leadership summits nationwide.
PALCUS to honor Bensaude Family at Azores gala
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PALCUS will honor the Bensaude Family at its 28th Annual Leadership Awards Gala on Oct. 17, 2026, in Ponta Delgada, Azores, marking the group’s 35th anniversary and first gala held outside the U.S. The tribute recognizes the family’s role in the…
Vogue names Maryland Realtor Cher Castillo a woman of influence
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Cher Castillo, founder of Cher Castillo & Co. in Silver Spring, Maryland, was featured in Vogue’s March issue as a Woman of Influence in Washington, D.C. The recognition spotlights her 25-year real estate career, more than $2 billion in…
Reynolds EmpowerHome Team tops RealTrends ranking for families served
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Reynolds EmpowerHome Team, a Chantilly-based residential real estate team, was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for Families Served and No. 2 for transaction volume in RealTrends Verified’s 2025 Mega Team rankings.
Community Oncology Alliance presses Congress on cancer care access
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Community Oncology Alliance advocates met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on June 10, 2026, to push bipartisan changes aimed at lowering cancer care costs and protecting access to independent community oncology practices.
Wagner Law Group, five attorneys recognized by Chambers USA
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The Wagner Law Group’s Washington, D.C. office earned a 2026 Chambers USA ranking in employee benefits and executive compensation law, and five attorneys also received individual recognition.
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