Category: entertainment
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Bowser Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Engine 16, Honors First Responders and DCPS Victims
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser commemorates 25 years since the September 11 attacks, honoring first responders and remembering three DCPS children among the nearly 3,000 lives lost.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportUSAGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsMusicSocial Issues September 11 anniversaryMuriel BowserWashington DCfirst respondersEngine 16Art All NightDCPS
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Lamont Announces Contest to Win Celebrity Foodie Experience With Chef Scott Conant at Connecticut TV-to-Table Trail Launch
Connecticut launches its TV-to-Table Trail on October 5 with a contest giving one grand prize winner a seat beside chef Scott Conant judging a live cooking challenge.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFilm and TVEconomySocial Issues Connecticut TV-to-Table TrailScott ConantNed LamontConnecticut tourismcooking competitionFood NetworkConnecticut Office of Statewide Marketing and TourismConnecticut Governors Office
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Media Monitor: Poynter Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Reports Kimmel Interview Pulled From TV and Major McClatchy Layoffs
Poynter rounds up 25th-anniversary 9/11 coverage and polling, reports Jimmy Kimmel moved a Senate candidate interview to YouTube over FCC concerns, and details sweeping McClatchy newsroom cuts.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentUSAMedia BiasFederal GovernmentElectionDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVEmployment and Labor 9/11 25th anniversaryPoynterJimmy KimmelJames TalaricoMcClatchy layoffsMiami HeraldBarry MelrosePoynter.org
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Media Monitor: NPR Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Reports on GOP Convention and Missouri Redistricting Ruling
NPR's Up First newsletter marks 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, covers Trump and Vance at the first midterm Republican convention, and reports a court setback for Missouri's GOP redistricting map.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaEntertainmentUSAAfghanistanGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyElectionMilitaryFilm and TVMusic 9/11 anniversaryNPRDonald TrumpJD VanceMissouri redistrictingEmanuel Cleaveral-QaidaNPR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: WSJ Opinion Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Weighs Trump Proposals and Iran Threat
The Wall Street Journal's editorial board marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, questions a Trump dividend promise, and warns Iran is still working on a likely nuclear site.
Politics and GovernmentMediaEntertainmentWorldGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseRepublican PartyMiddle EastFilm and TVArtificial IntelligenceHealthMilitary Wall Street Journal9/11 anniversaryDonald TrumpIran nuclear programRhode Island primaryAfD GermanyWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Dartmouth Graduate Student Jacob Campbell, Who Lost His Mother on 9/11, Wins Recognition for Short Film 'Those Left Behind'
Jacob Campbell, Guarini '26, was 10 months old when he lost his mother in the Sept. 11 attacks. His short film Those Left Behind, begun at Dartmouth, is now earning recognition.
MediaEntertainmentEducationFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Dartmouth CollegeJacob CampbellThose Left BehindSeptember 11 attacksGuarini '26short filmThe New York Times
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Fairfax County Weekend: Virginia Native American Festival, 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony and Dog Daze
Fairfax County hosts a 9/11 remembrance ceremony, the Virginia Native American Festival at Riverbend Park and Dog Daze at The Water Mine among weekend events from Sept. 11 to 13.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentEducationSocial IssuesState GovernmentsMusicAstronomy and SpaceGeneral Weather Fairfax CountyVirginia Native American Festival9/11 Remembrance CeremonyDog DazeRiverbend ParkFarmers MarketsBug FestFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Mayor Bass Calls on Governor Newsom to Sign California's First Post-Production Tax Credit
Mayor Bass and entertainment leaders urge Governor Newsom to sign AB 2319, creating California's first post-production tax credit to keep film jobs in Los Angeles.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessCaliforniaUSAState GovernmentsFilm and TVEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal Assembly Bill 2319Karen BassGavin Newsompost-production tax creditNick SchultzLos Angelesentertainment industryLA Mayors Office
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Arlington Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11 With Ceremony, Rose-Laying and Road Closures
Arlington County will hold a 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony on Sept. 11 with a livestream at 11 a.m., plus a traffic alert and Rosslyn Jazz Fest on Sept. 12.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentMusicState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesReal Estate Arlington County9/11 25th AnniversaryRosslyn Jazz FestPlena LibreArlington County Police DepartmentLow Residential StudyDraft Multimodal Transportation PlanInside ArlingtonReston
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Nebraska Game and Parks Highlights Fall Events, Grants and Hunting Prep
Nebraska Game and Parks announces fall park events, extends Watchable Wildlife Grants deadline to Oct. 2, and promotes hunting sight-in opportunities and outdoor skills events.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentSportState GovernmentsEnvironmentEducationUSA Nebraska Game and ParksOutdoor RecreationWatchable Wildlife GrantsHuntingMissouri River ExpoFort AtkinsonHalloween events
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Media Monitor: NPR Promotes 2026 Tiny Desk Giveaway as Entry Deadline Nears
NPR says its 2026 Tiny Desk Giveaway closes Saturday, with one winner and a guest set to travel to Washington, D.C., for a live Tiny Desk Concert.
MediaEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentMusicDigital and Print PublishingFederal Government NPRTiny Desk GiveawayTiny Desk ConcertWashington, D.C.PropellersweepstakesNPR Breaking News
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Virginia State Parks Invite Fall Visitors With Festivals, Foliage and Trail Quest
Virginia State Parks invites visitors to enjoy autumn festivals, track fall foliage starting Sept. 24, join the Trail Quest hiking challenge, and explore job opportunities across the Commonwealth.
EntertainmentWeatherBusinessMusicGeneral WeatherEmployment and LaborEnvironmentEducation Virginia State ParksFall FoliageTrail QuestMaster HikerPocahontas State ParkPowhatan State ParkHikingReston
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Media Monitor: Jeff D'Onofrio Named Permanent Publisher and CEO of The Washington Post
Poynter reports Jeff D'Onofrio's permanent appointment as Washington Post publisher and CEO, NOTUS rebranding as The Washington Sun, AP's refusal to rename Lake Ontario and new SNL hosts.
MediaEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentBusinessDigital and Print PublishingFilm and TVGeneral PoliticsLegal Jeff D'OnofrioThe Washington PostJeff BezosThe Washington SunLake OntarioAssociated PressSaturday Night LivePoynter.org
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Newly Approved Pancreatic Cancer Drug Called 'Critical First Step'
Harvard Gazette reports a frontline researcher calls a newly approved pancreatic cancer medication a 'critical first step'; also features a mathematician's lesson and Alejandro Mayorkas on post-9/11 Homeland Security.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEntertainmentMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentFilm and TVEducationUSA pancreatic cancernewly approved medicationHarvard GazetteAlejandro MayorkasHomeland Securitypost-9/11mathematician
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Media Monitor: WSJ Editorial Board Questions ICE Shooting, Warns on AI and Drone Threats
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board questions an ICE shooting in Minneapolis, criticizes a New York union law, and warns about AI and drone threats, among other opinion pieces.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsElectionMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceFilm and TVLegal ICEMinneapolisNew York9/11European UnionPoliticsWall Street Journal Editorial Board
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Mayor Bass to Push Post-Production Tax Credit, Mobility Project, TPS Protection
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will call for a new post-production tax incentive, join a mobility project groundbreaking, and urge TPS preservation for Salvadoran Angelenos on Thursday, September 10.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentState GovernmentsCongressEmployment and LaborTransportationSocial IssuesFilm and TV Karen BassAssembly Bill 2319Post-production tax incentiveCapital Infrastructure ProgramTemporary Protected StatusSalvadoran AngelenosLos AngelesLA Mayors Office
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Columbia University Announces Free Fall Community Events, Including Lantern Workshops and Football Game
Columbia University announces a series of free fall community events, including lantern-building workshops for the Morningside Lights festival and a complimentary Columbia Lions football home opener for Northern Manhattan residents on September 19.
EntertainmentSportScience & TechnologyHealthEducationMedical ScienceEnvironmentSocial IssuesFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Columbia UniversityMorningside LightsLantern WorkshopsCommunity EventsFootballNorthern ManhattanSTEMColumbia Neighbors
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Columbia University to Host Discussion on Courage and Dissent
Journalist Julia Angwin and political strategist Ami Fields-Meyer will discuss their new book, *On Courage*, at Columbia University, exploring how to foster dissent and defend democratic values amidst rising authoritarianism.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEntertainmentWorldGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducationMiddle EastLegal Columbia UniversityJulia AngwinAmi Fields-MeyerOn CourageDissentAuthoritarianismDemocratic Valuesnewsletter
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Google Search Unveils New Football Features for Game Day and Fantasy Fans
Google Search is enhancing the football season experience with a Live Game Feed, detailed player statistics, and the ability to link fantasy football accounts for personalized insights.
BusinessScience & TechnologySportComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEntertainment Google SearchFootballLive Game FeedFantasy FootballAI ModeSports StatisticsMobile TechnologyGoogleAlphabet
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Toyota Donates $75,000 to Music Will for Student Music Education
Toyota partners with Music Will, donating $75,000 to boost music education for students. The initiative aims to foster creativity, confidence, and real-world musical experiences for the next generation of artists.
BusinessEntertainmentEducationSocial IssuesMusic ToyotaMusic Willmusic educationstudentsdonationnonprofitArts & Entertainment
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Media Monitor: Poynter details public media initiative, '60 Minutes' overhaul, Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and Maria Bartiromo's Fox News exit
Poynter is reporting on a new initiative to reimagine public media after federal defunding. It also covers significant changes at "60 Minutes," a bizarre Elizabeth Holmes documentary, and the controversial departure of Maria Bartiromo from Fox News.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentMedia CrisisFederal GovernmentEducationFilm and TVSocial Issues Public MediaPoynter InstituteDonald Trump60 MinutesElizabeth HolmesMaria BartiromoFox NewsTom Jones I Poynter
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Fairfax County Addresses School Safety After Student Accident, Discusses Crossing Guard Funding
Following a student being hit by a car near South Lakes High School, Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn pushes for restoring crossing guard funding. The county also offers free trees and warns of measles exposure in Reston.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEntertainmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEducationEnvironmentMedical ScienceSocial Issues School SafetyFairfax CountyCrossing GuardsRestonMeasles ExposureFree TreesWalter AlcornHunter Mill District
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Yale Highlights AI's Mental Health Impact, Cancer Breakthroughs, and Arts Recognition
Yale University addresses AI-induced psychosis, unveils promising T-cell therapy for aggressive brain cancer, and prepares to honor conductor Gustavo Dudamel. The institution also welcomed its new class of 2030 students.
Science & TechnologyHealthEntertainmentWorldArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceEnvironmentEducationMusicMiddle East PsychosisGlioblastomaT-cell therapyGustavo DudamelYale UniversityHigher EducationUniversity
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Fairfax City Unveils Diverse Fall 2026 Historic Programs
Fairfax City's Historic Resources Division announces a rich Fall 2026 schedule, featuring exhibits on Indigenous culture and the Civil War, historic house tours, 19th-century baseball, cooking classes, and holiday celebrations.
EducationEntertainmentConflictUSAMilitarySocial IssuesMusic Fairfax CityHistoryCultural EventsFamily ProgramsVirginiaHistoric BlenheimFairfax Museum and Visitor CenterCity of FairfaxReston
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Mayor Bowser's Office Unveils Packed September Calendar of Cultural Celebrations and Community Initiatives
Mayor Muriel Bowser's office announces a vibrant September, featuring cultural heritage month celebrations, community engagement events, and vital resource provisions across Washington, D.C., for diverse residents.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesEducationLaw Enforcement District of ColumbiaMayor Muriel BowserCultural CelebrationsCommunity EngagementHispanic Heritage MonthAfrican Heritage MonthVeterans AffairsDistrict of Columbia Mayors Office
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DC Initiates Multi-Day Cleanup After Intense Storm, Mayor Bowser Urges Continued Vigilance
Washington D.C. is undertaking a multi-day cleanup after an intense storm downed 300 trees and prompted 1,100 removal requests. Mayor Bowser thanked crews and urged caution amid ongoing heat and potential for more severe weather.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherEntertainmentGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEducationGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Washington D.C.Storm RecoveryTree RemovalMayor Muriel BowserWeather AlertEmergency ServicesCleanup
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Fairfax County Police Issue Labor Day Weekend Safety Advisory
Fairfax County Police Department issues safety guidelines for the upcoming Labor Day weekend, emphasizing sober driving, traffic law adherence, and active marine patrols to ensure community safety as summer concludes.
Law EnforcementWeatherPolitics and GovernmentEntertainmentGeneral WeatherEducationSocial IssuesState Governments Fairfax CountyLabor Day WeekendPolice DepartmentSafetyMarine PatrolDrone TechnologyBook Club ConferenceFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Media Monitor: Washington Post details dementia signs, mortgage trends, fall movies, Clancy mistrial, and Trump's Venezuela deal
The Washington Post is reporting on the subtle signs of frontotemporal dementia, trends in mortgage payments, anticipated fall movies, the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, and President Donald J Trump's Venezuela deal.
HealthBusinessEntertainmentPolitics and Government Frontotemporal DementiaMortgagesMoviesLindsay ClancyMistrialDonald J TrumpVenezuelaThe Washington Post
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Traffic Alert: Road Closures Announced for 2026 Rosslyn Jazz Fest
Arlington County Police announce road closures and parking restrictions for the 2026 Rosslyn Jazz Fest on September 12. Motorists should seek alternate routes, and attendees are encouraged to use public transport.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentLaw EnforcementTransportationMusicGeneral Politics Rosslyn Jazz FestArlington CountyTraffic AlertRoad ClosuresGateway ParkPublic TransportationParking RestrictionsArlington County GovernmentReston
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MOME Unveils Fall 2026 Entertainment Lineup for New York City
MOME announces a fall season packed with film festivals, "Made in NY" premieres, and a new filmmaker listening tour. The initiative supports local talent and promotes sustainable production in NYC.
EntertainmentMediaBusinessEnvironmentFilm and TVDigital and Print PublishingEconomyClimate ChangeGeneral PoliticsEducation MOMENew York CityFilm FestivalsFilmmaker Listening TourSustainable ProductionEmmy AwardsMade in NY Productions