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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.
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…
OurBus adds South Station service with fares from $19
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OurBus launched new Boston South Station service to New York City and will add Baltimore and Washington, D.C., on August 20. The expansion gives riders another option at a rebuilt transit hub and opens with promotional one-way fares starting at…
Morrison House pitches walkable Old Town Alexandria for leadership meetings
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Morrison House in Old Town Alexandria is positioning its boutique hotel and meeting space for a shift toward smaller, more interactive corporate gatherings.
International Polo Tour plans Virginia polo season finale to benefit cancer charity
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The International Polo Tour will stage the IPT Sunset Polo White Lotus 250th Anniversary Polo Cup on Sept. 19 at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia, with proceeds tied to We Will Survive Cancer.
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.
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.
Global Art & Fashion Gala marks America 250 at the Kennedy Center
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The Global Humanities Foundation hosted the Global Art & Fashion Gala – America the Beautiful at the Kennedy Center on Aug. 17, 2026, drawing diplomats, artists and civic leaders from more than 15 countries.
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.
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.
Runway 7 returns to New York Fashion Week with 138 designers from 20 countries
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Runway 7 will stage its 11th season at Sony Hall in New York City from Sept. 8-13, bringing 138 designers and brands from 20 countries to New York Fashion Week. The program mixes runway shows, philanthropy and entertainment, and it ends with the…
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.
Approved 8-lot subdivision in The Plains set for auction
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Nicholls Auction Marketing Group is selling an approved 8-lot subdivision in Fauquier County, Virginia, with online bidding set to close Aug. 24. The property comes with completed engineering, utility approvals and an architectural review, making…
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.
Christmas Decor turns Seven Feathers into a holiday destination
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Christmas Decor installed 1.5 million lights across Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville, Oregon, expanding its push to use large-scale holiday displays to drive casino traffic and overnight stays.
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.
RefillGenie adds Spanish-language access for same-day prescription refills
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RefillGenie now offers Spanish-language access to its text-based prescription refill service across 49 states and Washington, D.C. The Jersey City telehealth company says it has treated 15,000 patients as it expands a 24/7 option for people who…
SOUEAST brings S08 DM roadshow to Egypt’s North Coast
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SOUEAST launched a four-week roadshow on Egypt’s North Coast as the automaker marks its first year in the market.
QRC International to launch endowment fund at inaugural gala
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QRC International will host its first gala in Washington, D.C., on July 21, 2026, to celebrate its shift from alumni network to global nonprofit and launch a new endowment fund.
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