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National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grants Available
The National Park Service has announced $500,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (NTF) Grants to prospective Network to Freedom members. Current Network to Freedom Members may submit proposals for preservation and interpretative projects and all are invited to submit proposals to research and write a nomination to become a Network to Freedom member. The NTF is encouraging student engagement and special preference will be given to projects that have a direct student engagement or education component. Applications close August 19.
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Maryland Office of Tourism Offers Travel Resources for Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights
BALTIMORE, MD (July 10, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism has published a new travel guide and web content for Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights and the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The content helps travelers discover the state’s many attractions, scenic byways, outdoor recreational opportunities, and more.
“Maryland leads the way as one of America’s most diverse and welcoming destinations,” said Governor Wes Moore. “During Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights, I encourage everyone to visit these Civil Rights sites to learn more about the places where courageous souls made history.”
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Next Level Ventures Part Two
PGCEDC's Grow Prince George's umbrella of programs and Infinite Horizons' presents Next Level Ventures 2. The program stands out for its unique approach to helping business owners.
Next Level Ventures 2 has an aim of helping to identify areas of opportunity, make businesses scalable and more resilient, assist with succession planning and risk management for uncertain times, and develop small businesses to the point of transferability and sustainability.
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The paradox of the modern white-collar worker is that she is simultaneously more and less alone than her analogue in any previous generation. On a given weekday, the share of the labor force working from home is roughly four times higher than it was before the pandemic. At no other point in modern history have so many workers spent so much time in a room by themselves during the weekday.
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Call it a slow, incremental comeback. Hotels in the United States added 700 jobs in June, but that is still nearly 200,000 jobs behind pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Total hotel employment stands at about 1.92 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s more than 196,000 fewer workers in the industry than in February 2020, just before the pandemic hit, a shortfall that reflects the scarcity of available employees.
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Montpelier, built in the 1780s, was home to the Snowdens, plantation and ironworks owners, and the 169 people they enslaved, like Catte Creek, and Ben, a blacksmith. Now a historic landmark, the museum preserves the histories of all who lived there through tours and a variety of public programs.
Guided Tours on Saturdays, July 20 and August 17, 2:30-3:30pm. See the interior of this 1780s house and learn about all who lived here, both free and enslaved.
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Joins us at Watkins Regional Park for Movies in the Park! Bring the whole family for a FREE movie on the big screen under the stars! Add even more family fun by bringing snacks or a picnic dinner. Don’t forget your blanket or lawn chairs as the event is on the grass! (Weather permitting)
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Back by popular demand! Join us for a night swim at Six Flags’ Harbor Nights. Warm summer days become electric summer nights. Fun for the whole family with night slides, live entertainment, and a glowing atmosphere throughout Hurricane Harbor Maryland!
Six Flags’ Harbor Nights will make a splash on Fridays and Saturdays through August 10 and is included with Hurricane Harbor Maryland admission.
Event Dates: Select Nights, July 12 – August 10
Time: 4 – 9 p.m.
All of Hurricane Harbor: 4 – 6:30 p.m.
Night Slides: 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: Hurricane Harbor Maryland
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Kick off the 2024 Lake Arbor Jazz Festival season with the electrifying R&B vibes of Secret Society! Kick things off with our stylish cocktail reception. Enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, sip on signature cocktails, and vibe to the pre-party beats. Secret Society hits the stage with their high-energy R&B and jazz tunes that promise to light up the night and get everyone moving. It's not just a concert; it's a celebration! Mingle with fellow music lovers in a fun and lively setting.
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Join invited Lake Arbor Jazz Festival artists for a breakfast meet & greet at the beautiful Wellspring Manor & Spa. Invited guests include Althea Rene, Jeanette Harris, Avery*Sunshine, Willie Bradley, Phylicia Rae, Johnny Britt, Kofi Boakye and more.
Join us for a sumptuous, chef-prepared breakfast at Wellspring and take in their 7 acres of luxury and tranquility.
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Combs is currently celebrating the release of his new album, Gettin' Old—a companion to his acclaimed 2022 record, Growin' Up—which was released earlier this spring via River House Artists/Columbia Nashville. Receiving critical acclaim, The New York Times praises, "…grounded in country, complete with fiddle fills, but it's also pointed toward a wide pop audience" while Billboard proclaims, "his electrifying-yet-earthy voice soundtracking this time in his life as a husband, father and entertainer at the top of his game" and American Songwriter declares, "He's a rock star at this point."
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Brentwood Arts Exchange, part of M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Rec is proud to announce The Summer Concert Series, hosted in partnership with The Town of Brentwood. This free concert series features three individual performances every second Saturday of July, August and September. Kicking off The Summer Concert Series is Zedicus, a DMV based group that has been active in the area and internationally for over 20 years.
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Enjoy free live music at Bladensburg Waterfront Park! Bring your dinner, dancing shoes, family, and friends. Don’t miss these evenings filling the park with rhythm and melody. See you at the park!
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DC-owned dessert stop Ice Cream Jubilee is coming to College Park. Located at 4430 Calvert Rd., near Trader Joe’s, the shop will serve small batch ice cream with seasonally rotating flavors, many of which are Asian-inspired.
The shop started in 2014 when owner Victoria Lai quit her job as a lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security. In 2022, Food & Wine magazine named it the 24th best ice cream shop in the U.S. Ice Cream Jubilee offers standards such as vanilla, cookie dough, salted caramel and marionberry, along with a seasonal flavors such as Thai Iced Tea and Cherry Blossom Cheesecake.
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Summer brings a slew of traditional hot weather drinks, from spritzes and margaritas to slushies and daiquiris. And as with almost any seasonal trend, our preferences change with time—or rather, our tastes evolve with the latest craze.
To prepare the palate for sunshine and seasonal menus, I spoke with some of America’s top mixologists to get a jump start on the hottest summer cocktail trends for 2024 (and maybe beyond). Some include rifts on fashionable classics, while others could be bringing entirely new flavors to a bar near you.
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Crabs are back at the Creek! Kick-off your Summer with a bang! All-you-can-eat crabs, hot dogs, NC BBQ, sweet corn, fries and complimentary beer/wine/soda/water for you to enjoy! Don't miss out! All ticket sales are final! NO REFUNDS!
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Guided Archaeology Paddle. Archaeologists will lead a small group of kayakers on a tour through 13,000 years of history! We will launch from Jackson’s Landing at Patuxent River Park and paddle by ancient Indigenous campsites, colonial towns, and War of 1812 shipwrecks to learn about the countless people who once lived on the shores of the Patuxent River. A single kayak will be provided, and prior experience is helpful but not necessary. Meeting spot is the Mount Calvert Soft Launch.
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Baysox Tickets can be purchased in person at the Baysox Ticket Office, located at Prince George's Stadium, Monday through Friday between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on non-home game days. The Baysox Ticket Office is also open on home game days from 10:00 am through the 7th inning of the game.
To purchase tickets by phone, please call the Baysox Ticket Office at 301.464.4865 between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm on non-game days and starting at 10:00 am up until three hours before scheduled game time on Monday through Saturday home game days.
To purchase tickets online, please visit www.baysox.com
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Ready to be in the spotlight? Whether you love belting along to your favorite cast album, cutting footloose on the dance floor, or stepping into someone else’s shoes – this camp is for you! Students will be divided into age groups and spend two weeks working their way to triple-threat status as they study singing, dance, and acting. Camp will culminate with a musical theatre showcase for friends and family. Seize the day and join us this summer! Registration Instructions: Please download and fill out both the Camper Registration Form and the Health/Medication Authorization Form to register. Email forms and/or questions to Summer Moore, Camp Coordinator, summer.moore@pgcps.org.
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As the summer kicks in, many young athletes will try to continue playing their favorite sports with summer leagues.
Football players tend to gravitate toward 7-on-7 and flag football leagues which are not difficult to find, unless you’re a young girl. “She’s been on the sideline of my game, so she’s wanted to play but it really just didn’t exist.” said former professional women’s football player and mother, Lauren Price. “I felt like it was a chance at just starting to create that lane, not just for her, but for other little girls as well.”
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Participants will get the opportunity to train and play lacrosse games. Staff will be on hand to lead drills.
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Girls will have the opportunity to practice and play the game of lacrosse. They will be given tips from current college players.
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A reminder of Route 1’s segregated past has been replaced by a powerful and inspirational symbol of racial reconciliation.
Over the weekend, the towns of Brentwood, which was historically white, and North Brentwood, founded by Black Civil War veterans and the county’s first incorporated African American town, unveiled a new sculpture to replace the Windom Road segregation barrier that long separated the two towns. The memorial sculpture stands in what is now the Windom Road Historic Barrier Park, which is closed to traffic.
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The Laurel Farmers’ Market aims to improve the health of our community by offering a place where local farmers and producers can come together to sell fresh produce and other products directly to residents and visitors. We want to support local farming and encourage healthy living. Come to the Laurel Farmers’ Market to enjoy the best fruits, vegetables, and goods from our local growers and makers while helping our community stay healthy and strong.
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