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New Columbia Solar Adds Rooftop Solar System to National Historic Landmark Building, The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC has partnered with New Columbia Solar to bring renewable energy to their National Historic Landmark building at 700 F St. NW in Penn Quarter with the addition of a 265 kW rooftop solar system. This partnership highlights Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants' commitment to clean energy and sets a precedent for the modernization of historic buildings across the District with solar power.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC has partnered with New Columbia Solar to bring renewable energy to their National Historic Landmark building at 700 F St. NW in Penn Quarter with the addition of a 265 kW rooftop solar system.
  • Constructed as the nation's first General Post Office in 1842, the building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
  • Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants utilized its expertise in the area of adaptive reuse to create the award-winning, luxury hotel from a relic 19th century government building.
  • "We're thrilled to have partnered with New Columbia Solar on this project," said Bill Hanley, Director of Sales and Marketing for Hotel Monaco DC.

Drive Shack Inc. Announces Grand Opening of Puttery Washington D.C.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

A refined take on putting, Puttery D.C. will quickly become a staple in D.C.s dynamic social scene for everything from first dates to friend gatherings, coworker outings and more.

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  • A refined take on putting, Puttery D.C. will quickly become a staple in D.C.s dynamic social scene for everything from first dates to friend gatherings, coworker outings and more.
  • Puttery has locations open in The Colony, Texas, Charlotte, N.C., and Washington, D.C. Additional venues under development include Houston, Miami, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York City and Kansas City.
  • Drive Shack Inc. (NYSE:DS) is a leading owner and operator of golf-related leisure and entertainment businesses focused on bringing people together through competitive socializing.
  • Today, our portfolio consists of American Golf, Drive Shack and Puttery.

MAYOR BOWSER DECLARES MAY 7th WASHINGTON JUSTICE DAY FOR THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Saturday, May 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the Washington Justice and Events DC, the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia formally proclaims May 7th, 2022 as the Official Washington Justice Day. After two consecutive playoff-reaching seasons, the opening of a brand new team headquarters and practice facility in Downtown DC's Penn Quarter, and numerous partnerships and activations with local schools, universities, and businesses, the Washington Justice have proudly showcased the power that esports and gaming has to foster an inclusive and diverse community for Washington DC and today is an opportunity to celebrate those milestones.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with the Washington Justice and Events DC, the Office of the Mayor of the District of Columbia formally proclaims May 7th, 2022 as the Official Washington Justice Day.
  • MAYOR BOWSER DECLARES MAY 7TH WASHINGTON JUSTICE DAY FOR THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
    "Mayor Bowser is focused on revitalizing and bringing a different energy to DowntownDC," said John Falcicchio, Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development.
  • "The celebration of Washington Justice Day will not only shine a spotlight on the availability of esports in the city, but bring more vibrancy to the Sports Capital."
  • The Washington Justice have placed a core focus on building an accessible and inclusive community in the D.C area.

WASHINGTON JUSTICE AND MCDONALD'S TEAM UP TO SERVE THE DC AND MARYLAND REGION THROUGH NEW PARTNERSHIP

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Justice are proud to announce a multi-year partnership with McDonald's beginning with the 2022 Overwatch League season. Through this partnership, the Justice and McDonald's will collaborate on a number of initiatives to engage local Overwatch fans in the DMV. Over the course of the 2022 season, McDonald's will sponsor a sweepstakes where two grand prize winners will receive exclusive prizes including a McDonald's Arch Card, Justice and Logitech gaming gear, and the opportunity to 1v1 a Justice player on Overwatch 2. Ten secondary winners will receive a McDonald's Arch Card as well as a VIP Ticket to a Washington Justice watch party.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Justice are proud to announce a multi-year partnership with McDonald's beginning with the 2022 Overwatch League season.
  • Ten secondary winners will receive a McDonald's Arch Card as well as a VIP Ticket to a Washington Justice watch party.
  • The Washington Justice is the exclusive Overwatch franchise for Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC.
  • For more information about Washington Justice, visit washington-justice.com or follow the team on Twitter @WashJustice, Instagram @WashJustice or like Washington Justice on Facebook at Facebook.com/WashJustice.

The Escape Game More Than Doubles YoY Revenue Growth, Gears Up for Eight Store Openings This Year

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Escape Game , a world-class experiential entertainment company, more than doubled revenue growth with 103% YoY growth.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Escape Game , a world-class experiential entertainment company, more than doubled revenue growth with 103% YoY growth.
  • With 800 dedicated team members, TEG will serve its five-millionth guest through its unique gaming concepts including Team Building Hub.
  • Since its founding in 2014, TEGs mission has been to design and deliver epic interactive experiences for every single guest.
  • TEG has built experiences for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies including Disney and Amazon.

Music With Friends DC Brings Washington a Unique Music Experience in an Intimate Setting

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Washington DC is the newest city to welcome Music With Friends, a one-of-a-kind music experience that brings iconic musical acts to intimate, acoustically superb venues.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Washington DC is the newest city to welcome Music With Friends, a one-of-a-kind music experience that brings iconic musical acts to intimate, acoustically superb venues.
  • The Shakespeare Theatre Company's Sidney Harman Hall, located on F Street across from Verizon Center, will be the official home of Music With Friends DC.
  • The stunning space has a seating capacity of 760 people, but the Music With Friends DC performances will cap at 600 seats.
  • Seeing legendary artists in such an intimate setting is like having a private concert just for members and their friends," he said.