AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Washington District of Columbia. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:24:56 -0600 There's good news for our director, Dennis Sobin, for the upcoming holiday season. A new judge has entered the case in his ongoing relations with his... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/safe-streets-arts-foundation-news-our-director-s-judge-needs-to-hear-from-you-235503 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/safe-streets-arts-foundation-news-our-director-s-judge-needs-to-hear-from-you-235503 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 We are pleased and proud to announce that we have won a coveted and highly competitive Stimulus Grant. Thank you Obama administration and the City of... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/we-won-a-stimulus-grant-234888 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/we-won-a-stimulus-grant-234888 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Shirley Lauro’s A Piece of My Heart  is the story of six women-- before, during and after the Vietnam War. Based on Keith Walker’s book of... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/a-piece-of-my-heart-by-shirley-lauro-230724 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/a-piece-of-my-heart-by-shirley-lauro-230724 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Imprisoned Artists Need to Hear from You During the Holidays With the holidays approaching, we are committed more than ever to making the hundreds... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/imprisoned-artists-need-your-holiday-cards-233856 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/imprisoned-artists-need-your-holiday-cards-233856 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Every year, the observation of Veteran’s Day provides our nation an opportunity to pause and reflect upon the many sacrifices and contributions of... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/honoring-our-nation-s-veterans-november-11-2009-233449 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/honoring-our-nation-s-veterans-november-11-2009-233449 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Join IPDI as we cohost an event on social media, trust, authenticity, and the U.S. Military, with the Association for Social Media and Higher... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/the-military-and-social-media-232245 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/the-military-and-social-media-232245 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 We recently presented five prisoner-written plays at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, in a program called "From Prison to the Stage."... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/hear-our-kennedy-center-prison-plays-on-the-radio-now-231710 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/hear-our-kennedy-center-prison-plays-on-the-radio-now-231710 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Illinois Department Of Transportation Operation Teen Safe Driving Program Nationally Honored. Washington, DC---The Roadway Safety Foundation... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/idot-safe-teen-driving-award-231713 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/idot-safe-teen-driving-award-231713 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Net Gas Cost Savings For U.S. Motorists Seen Through Combined Impact Of Two Climate-Related Measures Benefits From Higher MPG Levels Will Outweigh... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/gas-prices-climate-bill-expert-major-savings-at-gas-pump-expected-under-2-federal-policies-231016 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/gas-prices-climate-bill-expert-major-savings-at-gas-pump-expected-under-2-federal-policies-231016 Business and Professional Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON – On October 28, 2009, The U.S. Small Business Administration announced proposals aimed at strengthening opportunities for disadvantaged... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/sba-proposes-new-regulations-to-strengthen-the-8-a-business-development-program-for-small-businesse-231216 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/sba-proposes-new-regulations-to-strengthen-the-8-a-business-development-program-for-small-businesse-231216 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Tuesday, November 3 11:00 a.m. EST – Washington D.C.      Governor Tim Pawlenty, former North Carolina Governor Jim... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/governor-pawlenty-s-public-schedule-for-november-3-2009-230832 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/governor-pawlenty-s-public-schedule-for-november-3-2009-230832 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON----The U.S. Small Business Administration is proposing increases in the size definitions for three broad commercial sectors.  The... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/sba-proposes-revision-of-size-standards-to-expand-opportunities-for-small-businesses-230860 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/sba-proposes-revision-of-size-standards-to-expand-opportunities-for-small-businesses-230860 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Monday, November 2 All Day – Washington D.C. Governor Pawlenty participates in the Strategic Management of Human Capital (SMHC) Task Force’s... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/governor-pawlenty-s-public-schedule-for-november-2-2009-230359 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/governor-pawlenty-s-public-schedule-for-november-2-2009-230359 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Washington, DC -- Since 1976, The U.S. Department of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) has been making homes of low-income families... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/weatherization-day-2009-gets-a-boost-from-federal-stimulus-money-230505 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/weatherization-day-2009-gets-a-boost-from-federal-stimulus-money-230505 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 THE DANSKIN? DANCE SERIES INVITES DANCE GROUPS TO COMPETE TO BE A PART OF “TEAM WASHINGTON DC National Dance... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/danskin-dance-series-229677 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/danskin-dance-series-229677 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Congressional Committee Authorizes Major Funding Increase for Long Island Sound Restoration Audubon Applauds Long Island Sound Congressional Caucus,... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/audubon-applauds-long-island-sound-congressional-caucus-229702 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/audubon-applauds-long-island-sound-congressional-caucus-229702 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Washington – The U.S. Small Business Administration today issued the following statement by SBA Administrator Karen Mills on today’s proposal by... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/statement-by-administrator-karen-mills-on-president-obama-s-proposal-to-raise-sba-loan-limits-229186 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/statement-by-administrator-karen-mills-on-president-obama-s-proposal-to-raise-sba-loan-limits-229186 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 THE DANSKIN® DANCE SERIES INVITES DANCE GROUPS TO COMPETE TO BE A PART OF “TEAM WASHINGTON DC” National Dance Competition... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/danskin-dance-series-228962 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/danskin-dance-series-228962 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 New Form Aids Processing of Mortgage Applications, Makes Ordering Tax Transcripts Simpler Washington — The Internal Revenue Service today issued a... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/ir-2009-096-new-form-aids-processing-of-mortgage-applications-225993 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/ir-2009-096-new-form-aids-processing-of-mortgage-applications-225993 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in District of Columbia (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-district-of-columbia-county-226793 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-district-of-columbia-county-226793 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Rest of ACEEE Scorecard’s Top 10 Consists of OR, NY, VT, WA, MN, RI and ME; States with “Most Room for Improvement”: AR, MO, LA, GA, AK, WV,... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/energy-efficiency-state-scorecard-ca-ma-and-ct-rated-best-with-recession-not-dimming-224880 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/energy-efficiency-state-scorecard-ca-ma-and-ct-rated-best-with-recession-not-dimming-224880 Government and Politics Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 If you have the time and talent, we'd like you to volunteer to undertake one of two critical tasks to help us fulfill our expanding mission. Both can... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/two-important-at-home-volunteer-opportunities-to-help-us-grow-and-fulfill-our-mission-224881 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/two-important-at-home-volunteer-opportunities-to-help-us-grow-and-fulfill-our-mission-224881 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, DC - On October 21, 2009 , Governor John E. Baldacci spoke about Maine’s aggressive energy independence and security agenda at an event... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/maine-recognized-for-leadership-in-energy-efficiency-224925 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/maine-recognized-for-leadership-in-energy-efficiency-224925 Government and Politics Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Join Arts+Labs and GWU's Institute for Politics, Democracy and the Internet for New Media, New Networks: The Evolution of Content on the... http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/net-policy-comes-to-ipdi-225078 http://www.americantowns.com/dc/washington/news/net-policy-comes-to-ipdi-225078 Business and Professional Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500