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84 Lumber Announces Presenting Sponsorship of 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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EIGHTY FOUR, Pa., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree will journey from the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia to stand proudly in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. this holiday season. This is the second year 84 Lumber has been the presenting sponsor of what affectionately is known as "The People's Tree."

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  • Supported by the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, "The People's Tree" will journey from West Virginia to Washington, D.C. for the 2023 holiday season
    EIGHTY FOUR, Pa., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 84 Lumber, the nation's largest privately held building materials supplier, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2023 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree.
  • This is the second year 84 Lumber has been the presenting sponsor of what affectionately is known as "The People's Tree."
  • "We are honored to be a part of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree initiative, which provides the opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the season and brings our great country together during the holidays," said 84 Lumber Owner and CEO Maggie Hardy.
  • "'The People's Tree' is a national treasure and 84 Lumber and our associates nationwide are proud to help bring the tree to Washington, D.C. to be enjoyed by everyone."

Lowe and Mitsui Fudosan America Complete Gallery 64 Apartments and Rubell Museum DC – Final Component of Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Historic Former Randall Junior High School

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Lowe and joint venture partner Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. (MFA) announced today the completion of Gallery 64, a 492-unit, 12-story apartment building, which is the final piece of the 500,000-square-foot arts-focused redevelopment of the former Randall Junior High School in Southwest DC.

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  • Lowe and joint venture partner Mitsui Fudosan America, Inc. (MFA) announced today the completion of Gallery 64, a 492-unit, 12-story apartment building, which is the final piece of the 500,000-square-foot arts-focused redevelopment of the former Randall Junior High School in Southwest DC.
  • “The focus and inspiration for the repositioned historic Randall School is arts and culture which is expressed in every component of the campus, including the Gallery 64 apartments.
  • Adjacent to Gallery 64 is the centerpiece of the Randall School redevelopment – the Rubell Museum DC, which opened to the public on October 29, 2022.
  • The 31,000-square-foot museum is housed in two of the three former historic Randall School buildings which have been restored and repositioned.

LexisNexis VitalChek Network Helps Ensure Safe Passage of the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn. and ATLANTA, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building each year for the holiday season. The national forests in North Carolina are working with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors to bring the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from the Pisgah National Forest to Washington, D.C., with support from sponsors including Permit Wizard from LexisNexis® VitalChek Network.

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  • The national forests in North Carolina are working with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors to bring the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree from the Pisgah National Forest to Washington, D.C.,with support from sponsors including Permit Wizard from LexisNexis VitalChek Network.
  • The 78-foot-tall red spruce will be harvestedfrom North Carolina's Pisgah National Forest in early Novemberandpreparedforthe nearly 1,000-miletour titled "From the Mountains to the Sea."
  • Permit Wizard's vast knowledge of these state requirements and the U.S. transportation system will help ensure the tree's safe delivery.
  • LexisNexis VitalChek Network also provides secure online ordering for vital records ( www.vitalchek.com ).

Truckstop Proudly Supports the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, a different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season. The National Forests in North Carolina, in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors, will bring the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree from the Pisgah National Forest to Washington, D.C, with support from sponsors, including Truckstop, a trusted provider of technology solutions and services that empower freight professionals—carriers, brokers, and shippers of all sizes—to run their businesses from start to finish.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, a different national forest provides a tree to light up the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season.
  • The tree will then be decorated with handmade ornaments and tree skirts specially created by North Carolinians.
  • Smaller companion trees also will be providedto decorate offices inside the U.S. Capitol building and other sites throughout Washington, D.C.
    Truckstop is proud to support the 2022 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree program along with this year's chosen tree hauler, and Truckstop customer, Hardy Brothers Inc. throughout the 14-stop journey to the U.S. capitol and back home to Siloam, North Carolina.
  • For news, events, tour information and for a list of 2022 sponsors, visit uscapitolchristmastree.com .For more information on Truckstop, visit https://truckstop.com/ .

EQ Office Brings Crafted Hospitality to Pennsylvania Avenue

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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The addition of this restaurant concept will further the vibrancy of the Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street office corridor, adding a hospitality-like experience to a modern workplace setting, said Morgan Monroe, Director, Portfolio Management at EQ Office, and market lead.

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  • The addition of this restaurant concept will further the vibrancy of the Pennsylvania Avenue and 7th Street office corridor, adding a hospitality-like experience to a modern workplace setting, said Morgan Monroe, Director, Portfolio Management at EQ Office, and market lead.
  • Comprised of two towers on Pennsylvania Avenue that wrap around the U.S. Navy Memorial, Market Square is home to over 30 Fortune 500 companies.
  • The ownership team and Crafted Hospitality worked with FOC (Friend of Chef) out of New York City to bring the deal to fruition.
  • EQ focuses on the experience its 20 million square feet provides - how space feels, activates and performs by incorporating the most valued elements of home and hospitality into the office.

"Save the Capitol, Save the Trees" Files Environmental Lawsuit Against California Department of General Services Challenging Pre-Commitment to the Proposed Capitol Annex Project

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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At that time, the Legislature required that the Capitol Annex Project undergo a prescribed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process.

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  • At that time, the Legislature required that the Capitol Annex Project undergo a prescribed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process.
  • CEQA is a citizen-enforced statute, and its protections must be applied to the Capitol Annex Project so that the famed Capitol Complex retains its stature and character."
  • CEQA protects California's historic resources such as the Capitol Annex and treasured natural resources like the monumental and historic trees in Capitol Park.
  • Susan Brandt-Hawley, the attorney for "Save the Capitol, Save the Trees," represents community associations and environmental nonprofits which want to preserve community treasures.