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Forbright Bank and National Park Foundation Launch New Partnership

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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“America’s national parks are a crown jewel of our country, and we have tremendous respect for the work of the National Park Foundation,” said John Delaney, Founder and Chairman of Forbright Bank.

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  • “America’s national parks are a crown jewel of our country, and we have tremendous respect for the work of the National Park Foundation,” said John Delaney, Founder and Chairman of Forbright Bank.
  • “Forbright’s mission to build an enduring bank focused on sustainability aligns with the National Park Foundation’s mission to protect our national parks for future generations.”
    Forbright Bank’s donation will help support many of the National Park Foundation’s initiatives, such as the expansion of in-park EV charging infrastructure, advancing wetland restoration to increase carbon storage, improving water purification, and helping the National Park Foundation achieve its goal of diverting 75% of national park waste annually from landfills.
  • Forbright Bank’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, MD are minutes away from several national park sites, including the National Mall and Memorial Parks, Great Falls Park, and Anacostia Park.
  • America created the world’s first national park in 1872 with the passage of the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act .

Friendship Place's 10th Annual Walk to End Homelessness at the National Mall

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendship Place, the leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating homelessness in the Washington, DC region, proudly announces its 10th annual Friendship Place Walk will take place on April 27, 2024 on the National Mall. This year's event, themed "There's no Place Like Home" aims to raise awareness and crucial resources for combating the crisis of homelessness, with a specific emphasis on the organization's Street Outreach efforts. All are invited to attend Friendship Place Walk. To register, donate, or learn more, visit friendshipplacewalk.org.

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  • Event To Highlight Street Outreach Work with Theme, 'There's No Place Like Home'
    WASHINGTON, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Friendship Place , the leading nonprofit dedicated to eradicating homelessness in the Washington, DC region, proudly announces its 10th annual Friendship Place Walk will take place on April 27, 2024 on the National Mall.
  • All are invited to attend Friendship Place Walk.
  • "While shelters are often seen as the answer to homelessness, our message for this year's Friendship Place Walk is clear: 'There's no Place Like Home,'" says Friendship Place President & CEO Jean-Michel Giraud.
  • Following the kickoff, participants will embark on a walk around the National Mall, demonstrating solidarity in the fight to end homelessness.

Capital Hilton Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Property Upgrade

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capital Hilton has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation to its 559-room property, located in the heart of, Washington DC. The 13-month project aims to celebrate grandeur, glam, geometric form and repetitive patterns, that brings elements of the property's interiors to the guest rooms and corridors. Layering art deco design with the hotel's brutalist architecture, each new guest room weaves original design with the modern elements needed for today's travelers.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Capital Hilton has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation to its 559-room property, located in the heart of, Washington DC.
  • Owned by Ashford Hospitality and managed by Hilton, Capital Hilton boasts an unbeatable location located just two blocks from The White House and within walking distance to the National Mall as well as other top attractions.
  • Hilton Honors members can take advantage of an exclusive offer to be awarded free bonus points for their stay at Capital Hilton through September 8, 2024.
  • Capital Hilton is part of Hilton Honors® , the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton's 18 world-class brands.

Bemis Donates Toilet Seats for Cancer Advocacy Event in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bemis Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of toilet and bidet seats, announced its continued partnership with Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. For the third year in a row, Bemis has donated 100 toilet seats to support Fight CRC's Call-on Congress event in Washington, D.C.

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  • SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bemis Manufacturing Company, a leading manufacturer of toilet and bidet seats, announced its continued partnership with Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
  • For the third year in a row, Bemis has donated 100 toilet seats to support Fight CRC's Call-on Congress event in Washington, D.C.
  • The donated toilet seats are displayed on the National Mall as part of Fight CRC's advocacy efforts.
  • Each seat features an awareness fact or statistic about colorectal cancer, the second-deadliest cancer in the United States among men and women combined.

National Air and Space Museum Prepares Activities and Educational Resources for April's Solar Eclipse

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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Beginning in late March, the museum will hand out limited supplies of solar eclipse glasses at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., and its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

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  • Beginning in late March, the museum will hand out limited supplies of solar eclipse glasses at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., and its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.
  • Solar eclipse glasses are provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA.
  • On April 8, the museum will host the " Solar Eclipse Festival on the National Mall " in Washington, D.C.
  • The National Air and Space Museum is part of the Smithsonian Institution and has locations in Washington, D.C., and Chantilly, Virginia.

Exelon Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Exelon (Nasdaq, EXC) announced today that Mike Innocenzo, currently president and chief executive officer of Exelon subsidiary PECO, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Exelon, reporting to Exelon President and Chief Executive Officer Calvin Butler.

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  • Exelon (Nasdaq, EXC) announced today that Mike Innocenzo, currently president and chief executive officer of Exelon subsidiary PECO, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Exelon, reporting to Exelon President and Chief Executive Officer Calvin Butler.
  • Dave Velazquez, currently Exelon executive vice president of Utility Operations and Technology, will succeed Innocenzo as president and chief executive officer of PECO, Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas delivery company serving nearly 1.7 million electric customers and more than 548,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania.
  • He joined Exelon in 2016 at the merger of Exelon and Pepco Holdings, assuming the role of PHI president and CEO.
  • Galambos has held several leadership roles at Exelon since joining the company in 2012 as part of Constellation and BGE’s merger into Exelon.

LEADING U.S. JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH 'THE 10/7 PROJECT,' A NEW CENTRALIZED COMMUNICATIONS OPERATION TO PROMOTE CONTINUED U.S. BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL; PUSH FOR ACCURATE, COMPLETE COVERAGE OF ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR; STRONGER FOCUS ON OCT. 7 VICTIMS AND

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last month's historic March for Israel that brought nearly 300,000 people to the National Mall, the nation's most prominent American Jewish organizations have today joined forces to launch The 10/7 Project — a new centralized communications operation. The 10/7 Project is designed to promote continued U.S. bipartisan support for Israel by working to ensure more complete and accurate information about the Israel-Hamas war in real time for policymakers and the American public.

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  • The 10/7 Project is designed to promote continued U.S. bipartisan support for Israel by working to ensure more complete and accurate information about the Israel-Hamas war in real time for policymakers and the American public.
  • "Tragically, we have even seen alarming incidents of antisemitic violence and hate stemming from inaccurate coverage of the conflict.
  • "The United States must continue to stand with our democratic ally as it works to protect its families and secure its future."
  • The 10/7 Project has also launched a daily newsletter, The 10/7 Project Daybook, for journalists and other interested parties and a new website .

LEADING U.S. JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS LAUNCH 'THE 10/7 PROJECT,' A NEW CENTRALIZED COMMUNICATIONS OPERATION TO PROMOTE CONTINUED U.S. BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL; PUSH FOR ACCURATE, COMPLETE COVERAGE OF ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR; STRONGER FOCUS ON OCT. 7 VICTIMS AND

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last month's historic March for Israel that brought nearly 300,000 people to the National Mall, the nation's most prominent American Jewish organizations have today joined forces to launch The 10/7 Project — a new centralized communications operation. The 10/7 Project is designed to promote continued U.S. bipartisan support for Israel by working to ensure more complete and accurate information about the Israel-Hamas war in real time for policymakers and the American public.

Key Points: 
  • The 10/7 Project is designed to promote continued U.S. bipartisan support for Israel by working to ensure more complete and accurate information about the Israel-Hamas war in real time for policymakers and the American public.
  • "Tragically, we have even seen alarming incidents of antisemitic violence and hate stemming from inaccurate coverage of the conflict.
  • "The United States must continue to stand with our democratic ally as it works to protect its families and secure its future."
  • The 10/7 Project has also launched a daily newsletter, The 10/7 Project Daybook, for journalists and other interested parties and a new website .

Four Seasons Honours World Kindness Day with a Global Celebration of Art, Community and Acts of Love

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This World Kindness Day, Four Seasons is embracing its legacy of empathy and personalized service to inspire others to lead with genuine heart. Grounded in the core belief that kindness creates a meaningful sense of belonging, Four Seasons hotels and resorts are uniting in a celebration of kindness on November 13 and beyond through community and artistic collaborations and volunteerism.

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  • "Our World Kindness Day celebration is a natural extension of how we seek to leave a positive, enduring impact on our communities.
  • With a shared passion for the power of kindness, Four Seasons is collaborating with Lilly Singh to inspire kindness through her light-hearted warmth and humour.
  • To kick off the celebration, Lilly joined Four Seasons for an event on November 7 in advance of World Kindness Day at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills .
  • Click here to see a full list of Four Seasons hotels and resorts around the world that are creating kindness in their communities.

Humana Announces Four New Sponsorships of Leading U.S. Pickleball Organizations to Inspire and Promote Active and Healthy Lifestyles for All Ages, With a Special Focus on Seniors

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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D.C. Pickleball Team – In addition to the sponsorships summarized above, Humana has agreed to sponsor the Washington D.C. Pickleball Team (DCPT) through the end of the year.

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  • D.C. Pickleball Team – In addition to the sponsorships summarized above, Humana has agreed to sponsor the Washington D.C. Pickleball Team (DCPT) through the end of the year.
  • U.S. Senior Pickleball (USSP) – Humana is partnering with USSP to celebrate both recreational and competitive senior pickleballers and promote pickleball as a fun and affordable way to lead a healthy, active, and connected lifestyle.
  • Humana will serve as presenting sponsor of each USSP Championship Series event as well as support the launch of a senior pickleball brand ambassador program in 160+ markets with the focus of hosting events and clinics for the senior community.
  • These sponsorships are announced on the heels of the inaugural National Mall of Pickleball , the first-ever construction of nine temporary pickleball courts on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.