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In today’s newsletter:See which D.C. restaurants made the top 100 listMPD seeks new recruits amid crime concernsDiscover what makes Washington iconic according to localsAlso on today’s calendar:Poetry Gallery: An Open Micand 9 more events.Today’s riddle:How many cockroaches does it take to screw in a light bulb? 🤔 (Answer below!)Weather forecast:Sunday:Humid; a morning shower, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.Monday:Cloudy and humid, temps: high: 82, low: 65.Tuesday:Cloudy with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.📰News we’re reading1. Resy releases list of top 100 restaurants in the US, see which DC spots made the cutResy has released its list of top 100 restaurants in the U.S., featuring three standout spots in Washington, D.C. Lutèce, located in Georgetown, ranks third, showcasing the vibrant dining culture of the capital.2. Career fairs, take-home cars, pay raises… MPD pushes for officer recruitmentThe Metropolitan Police Department is actively recruiting new officers in Washington DC, highlighting recent pay raises and career fairs to attract candidates. City leaders emphasize the urgent need for additional officers to improve community safety and relationships.3. Does Nationals Park, 14th Street and Marion Barry make DC iconic?A recent article highlights 101 iconic aspects of D.C., including movies and landmarks. Washingtonians shared their thoughts on what truly represents the city, naming Nationals Park and Marion Barry among the iconic elements.4. Honor Flight guardians gear up for October flightVeterans are preparing for an upcoming Honor Flight to Washington DC, where they will visit several memorials. The trip, scheduled for October 25, aims to honor their service with a welcome home parade following their visit.5. Fiesta DC goes on amid federal enforcement fears, with fewer attendees but strong spiritDespite a rainy Saturday, thousands gathered in Washington, D.C. for Fiesta DC, the largest Latino festival in the country. Attendees expressed pride in celebrating Hispanic culture even as federal enforcement fears kept some away, highlighting the event’s importance to the community.

🗓Upcoming Events in WashingtonAdd your event to our calendar and newsletter!★Featured events★Sunday September 28Poetry Gallery: An Open MicStation 3510, 3510 Rhode Island Ave, Mt Rainier4:00 pmTuesday September 30FREE WEBINAR | “Round and Round We Go: The Top Ten Tondi of the Italian Renaissance”Online, 8:30 amSaturday October 4Rosslyn Fall Fest1401 Wilson Blvd, Arlington1:00 pmWant to see your event featured? Click here!Other local eventsSunday September 28Sunday Morning MeditationKadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington10:00 amCHE: REST IN BASS TOURUnion Stage, 740 Water St SW, Washington7:00 pmMonday September 29Leigh Bardugo with Alix HarrowSixth & I, 600 I St NW, Washington7:00 pmTuesday September 30Scratch, Sip & Paint: Afrobeats edition5:00 pmAntonia Hylton Discusses “MADNESS: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum”Barnes & Noble, 3040 M St NW, Washington6:00 pmHumor Infusion: Adding Humor To Your Writing ClassDC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington7:30 pmWednesday October 1Wordplay Wednesday: Eras & End ZonesPlanet Word, K St NW, Washington5:00 pmWordplay Wednesday: Eras & End ZonesPlanet Word 925 13th St. NW, Entrance on K Street Washington DC, District of Columbia 200035:00 pmThursday Rest and ReflectKadampa Meditation Center DC, 1200 Canal St SW, Washington6:00 pmHave we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself!As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬ChatterWhat your neighbors are talking about on social mediaErika and Charlie, Standard-Bearers for a Better America—Joe Guzzardi Read on MathHotels.comGI Film Festival Returns to Washington, D.C. to Showcase 13 Films Named ‘Best of the Fest’—Scatena Daniels Read on MathHotels.comCar Seat Safety Starts at Birth — and Shouldn’t End Too Soon—AAA Mid-Atlantic Read on MathHotels.com*Experienced babysitter laid off by federal worker cuts – looking for work * Hello everyone!I am one of the thousands of federal workers who lost their jobs this year. I worked at USAID for over three years and am finally about to be… (Nextdoor Adams Morgan – Meridian Hill)Anyone know the owner of these two dogs?We found them on 34th tonight in River terrace in the middle of the road with no collars and very matted fur. We now have them in our backyard with… (Nextdoor River Terrace – Lily Ponds – Mayfair)

OperationBlueLights continues through the early morning hours, with enhanced high visibility enforcement throughout the District. … (X: DCPoliceDept)

On this date in 1986, the Reeves Center at 14th & U Streets, NW was dedicated. [Shockingly, the plaque references the “City Council.” Tsk tsk! Rest… (X: councilofdc)PM Hotel Group posted a job opening forPT Weekend Night Auditor | Homewood Suites | Washington, DC Convention Centerin Washington. Apply here.Hersha Hospitality Management, LP posted a job opening forNight Auditorin Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.Ok Washington!So now you’re in the loop about what’s happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh — and if you like what you’re reading,invite a friend to MathHotels.comAM!– The MathHotels.comAM TeamP.S. The answer to today’s riddle:Don’t know. Once the light turns on, they scatter.Got a good riddle for MathHotels.comAM?Send it to us!👉Help make MathHotels.comAM betterHelp us grow by suggesting local news sources.Shape this newsletter with your feedback.List items for sale or services offeredWe use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about MathHotels.comAM.Share to NextDoor Share to Facebook