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Washington, DC Mayor Bowser First to Recognize Clean Energy Week 2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy Week in the District of Columbia.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a proclamation recognizing September 20-24, 2021 as Clean Energy Week in the District of Columbia.
  • Washington, DC is the first to formally recognize National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) 2021 .
  • Last year, Mayor Bowser along with more than half of the nation's governors signed proclamations officially recognizing Clean Energy Weeks in their states.In her proclamation, Mayor Bowser cites that in2020, the District of Columbia employed more than 13,000 people in the clean energy and energy efficiency sectors and has consistently ranked among the top clean energy cities in the United States.
  • National Clean Energy Week (NCEW), described by POLITICO as "a veritable who's who of the Clean Energy World," is an annual awareness week to recognize the value of clean energy including abundant job opportunities, economic growth, energy independence, consumer choice, lower energy prices, and a cleaner environment.

Mayor Muriel Bowser, Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio and Events DC Announce Grand Opening of Ben's Chili Bowl and Shop Made DC inside Walter E. Washington Convention Center

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced the opening of two locally-owned vendors inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Ben's Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, announced the opening of two locally-owned vendors inside the Walter E. Washington Convention Center - Ben's Chili Bowl and Shop Made in DC.
  • It doesn't get more DC than Ben's Chili Bowl or a whole shop filled with items made by DC creatives," said Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • Fox, The Eagles, and Shaquille O'Neal all have in common?," said John Falcicchio, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development.
  • Demonstration Center and Entertainment & Sports Arena, all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.

Capital Impact Partners Awarded $1 million to Manage the Newly Created Nourish D.C. Fund by Mayor Muriel Bowser

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded Capital Impact Partners $1 million to manage the newly announced Nourish D.C. Fund.

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  • b'ARLINGTON, Va., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser awarded Capital Impact Partners $1 million to manage the newly announced Nourish D.C. Fund.
  • "\nThrough the Nourish D.C. Fund, Capital Impact will work with a coordinated collaborative of technical assistance providers and lenders with deep roots in the District to support an equitable D.C. food system.
  • Our leadership in delivering financial and social impact has resulted in Capital Impact being rated by S&P Global and recognized by Aeris for our performance.
  • Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Capital Impact Partners operates nationally, with local offices in Austin, TX; Detroit, MI; New York, NY; and Oakland, CA.

WorkChew Partners With District Of Columbia To Support Returning To Work Safely

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

"Our network of locations are designed to meet the needs oftoday\'s remote workforce on their non-office workdays.

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  • "Our network of locations are designed to meet the needs oftoday\'s remote workforce on their non-office workdays.
  • We are committed to supporting the District through this partnership and look forward to contributing to the wellness and productivity oftoday\'s changing workforce.
  • "\n"As the District continues our economic recovery, these kinds of partnerships underscore Mayor Bowser\'s commitment to ensuring our businesses and workforce have the resources they need to safely return to work," said Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio.
  • To take advantage of this offer, sign uptoday here .\n"It\'s great District of Columbia sees value in supporting the workforce and their return to the office," said Maisha Burt, CEO of WorkChew.

Emile C. Thompson confirmed as new DCPSC commissioner

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Commissioner Thompson was nominated by Mayor Muriel A. Bowser and confirmed by the DC Council.

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  • Commissioner Thompson was nominated by Mayor Muriel A. Bowser and confirmed by the DC Council.
  • I want to thank Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Council for this opportunity to serve the residents and businesses of the District of Columbia, stated Commissioner Thompson.
  • Before joining the Commission, Commissioner Thompson was appointed to serve as a Principal Member on the D.C. Water Board of Directors in 2016.
  • Commissioner Thompson graduated from Morehouse College with a degree in Computer Science and minors in Math and Biology.

Mayor Bowser Applauds HUD for $38.8 Million Investment in Affordable Housing

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

We know that for many Washingtonians, access to safe and affordable housing is the first step to getting back on their feet,"said Mayor Muriel Bowser.

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  • We know that for many Washingtonians, access to safe and affordable housing is the first step to getting back on their feet,"said Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • "As we continue through our response and recovery, thisfunding will allow us to double down on our ongoinghousingefforts, protect DC's stock of affordable housing, and give more Washingtonians a fair shot."
  • "Mayor Bowser haschallenged ourteam to look at all possibleways for the District tomake more progresstowardourboldgoal to not only create 36,000 new units of housing by 2025, 12,000of themaffordable, but alsotopreserve every unit of affordable housing wecurrentlyhave,"said Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio.
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury Is Now Available on Nintendo Switch

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Friday, February 12, 2021

(Graphic: Business Wire)

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  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    With the launch of Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury, we hope February is a delightful month for players everywhere as the Nintendo Switch library and Mario himself!
  • Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury offers two action-packed journeys, including the new Bowsers Fury adventure, which features a land full of kittens and a catastrophic new foe Fury Bowser.
  • New amiibo figures for Cat Mario and Cat Peach, which offer in-game enhancements for Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury, will also be available at select retailers.
  • Super Mario 3D World + Bowsers Fury is available now in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and on Nintendo.com at a suggested retail price of $59.99.

More than a Dozen Unions and Associations Representing 48,000+ Educators Unite in National Day of Resistance

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in a national day of action, the leaders of more than a dozen unions and associations representing more than 48,000 public school teachers and educators across multiple school districts in the greater Washington, DC region united together behind the demand for a shared set of reopening standards to protect students.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, in a national day of action, the leaders of more than a dozen unions and associations representing more than 48,000 public school teachers and educators across multiple school districts in the greater Washington, DC region united together behind the demand for a shared set of reopening standards to protect students.
  • "The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted the lives of our Black and brown, poverty stricken, and special needs students in our communities who were already facing structural disadvantages within the educational system," said Theresa Mitchell Dudley, president of PGCEA.
  • Parents and families across the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area have endured significant uncertainty over the return to in-person instruction, with a lack of coordination among political leaders leading to further confusion.
  • Educators called for Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to coordinate across school district boundaries going forward for a single, cohesive plan on reopening schools in the region for remote and in-person instruction.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Violence and Chaos at U.S. Capitol

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

The appalling desecration of the Capitol the very symbol of American democracy demands urgent leadership that brings an end to this scene and upholds the principles of our constitution.

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  • The appalling desecration of the Capitol the very symbol of American democracy demands urgent leadership that brings an end to this scene and upholds the principles of our constitution.
  • We stand with Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser in her efforts to quell the violence occurring in her great city.
  • About The United States Conference of Mayors --The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
  • There are nearly 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor.

PremiumMedia360 Hires Multiple Key Executives Amid Significant Growth

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Amid rapid growth in 2020 and in anticipation of further transformation in 2021, PremiumMedia360, the advertising data automation company, has made three key hires to its leadership team.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Amid rapid growth in 2020 and in anticipation of further transformation in 2021, PremiumMedia360, the advertising data automation company, has made three key hires to its leadership team.
  • The executives, each of which are filling newly formed roles, are:
    Chhavi Saxena, Vice President of Accounting and Finance.
  • Previously, she was critical to M&A efforts at advertising holding company Sandbox Group, where she was Vice President of Finance.
  • "We are honored to have such an elite group of leaders join our executive team," said John Bowser, Founder and CEO of PremiumMedia360.