By Sheryl Bedno, MD, DrPH As we enter August, there are at least several more weeks of warm weather to come for the Washington, DC area. When hot temperatures hit, they can cause much more than discomfort – there can be negative effects to your health. By understanding the health […]
National Celebrities, Local Singers, a Smurfette, and a Magic School Bus
The 2018 National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade presented by Events DC will feature an all-star lineup of talent including reality stars, musicians, and more at the annual springtime celebration on Saturday, April 14. One of DC’s largest spectator events, the nationally syndicated parade will include celebrity performances, gigantic helium balloons, […]
DC Be Ready National Safety Month Kicks Off F.R.E.S.H. Summer of Training: FREE First Aid/CPR/AED Classes!
June was National Safety Month and Serve DC kicked off the Summer of Safety Training – First Aid/CPR/AED classes in each of the District’s eight wards June through August 2015 providing FREE training to 100 residents in each ward. The Summer of Safety Training’s goal is to get 1,000 properly trained […]
Summertime, and the Livin’ is Easy
Ah, summertime in Washington. Volleyball nets suddenly appear on every available square foot of green space from the Lincoln Memorial to the Kennedy Center. Food trucks line the streets and white tents overflow with musicians, souvenir t-shirt vendors, and tourists. Hoards of weary, sweltering visitors from around the world take […]
7th Street Landing Back Starting June 6th
7th Street Landing at 7th and Water streets comes back to life this month with free programming each Thursday through Saturday. On Thursday evenings from 6pm to 8pm, a variety of jazz and blues bands will perform. Friday evenings from 6pm to 8pm will bring bands from different genres. Fitness […]