Focus Washington August 2012 from

D.C. for the Labor Day Weekend

August 31, 2012 Focus Washington

Are you around the D.C. area this Labor Day weekend and looking for some activities? Well, you could start with the DC Blues Festival on Saturday at the Carter Barron Amphitheater! This Festival is fun […]

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DC Drivers: Worst in the Nation

August 29, 2012 Focus Washington

If you live any metropolitan area then you know that you not only have to be a defensive driver, but you need to also be constantly aware of the other drivers around you. Between traffic, […]

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Focus Washington: Wessel on the Politics of the Federal Budget

August 24, 2012 Focus Washington

The budget deficit situation has never been this bad. The numbers have never been this large. Politicians are unwilling to compromise.

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Focus Washington: Red Ink by David Wessel

August 23, 2012 Focus Washington

David Wessel, Economics Editor of The Wall Street Journal, discusses his new book Red Ink. Mr. Wessel doesn’t seen anything changing any time soon. The presidential campaigns aren’t discussing their actual plan to cut the […]

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D.C. After the Aftershocks

August 23, 2012 Focus Washington

Today marks the one year anniversary of the earthquake that shook the Mid-Atlantic region. The earthquake, which measured at a 5.8 magnitude, centered in Mineral, VA, which was 87 miles from Washington D.C. Though the earthquake […]

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Martin Luther King Jr. Library celebrates 40 years

August 21, 2012 Focus Washington

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic Martin Luther King Jr. Library. On August, 21, 1972, the doors of this beautiful public library officially opened. Miles van der Rohe, well known architect, designed this […]

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Should DC bid for the 2024 Olympics?

August 17, 2012 Focus Washington

After a successful end of the London 2012 Olympics, some believe it is time for DC to follow in London’s footsteps and try to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Placing a bid is not only […]

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Qorvis Celebrates 12 years of Hard Work and Accomplishment

August 14, 2012 Focus Washington

Qorvis Communications recently celebrated its 12th anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, Qorvis’ GPS Executive Vice President Seth Pietras proudly displayed the Qorvis flag high over Mont Blanc (15,770 ft/ 4,808). Mont Blanc is the highest […]

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Embassy of Bahrain Hosts Weekly Iftar Dinner During Ramadan

August 13, 2012 Focus Washington

John Reid of Focus Washington attends an iftar at the Bahrain Embassy in Washington D.C. . An iftar is a meal that breaks the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan.

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D.C. Restaurant Week: Calling all Foodies!

August 9, 2012 Focus Washington

D.C. Restaurant Week is almost upon us and while many of you have been prepping for weeks, others of us may have procrastinated…just a little. Not to worry, here are some restaurants that still have […]

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Qorvis Communications Hosts David Wessel “Red Ink” Book Party

August 3, 2012 Focus Washington

Author David Wessel and his new book, “Red Ink,” were celebrated last night in a book party hosted by Qorvis Communications. Partner and National Director of Financial Communications, Stan Collender coordinated the event on behalf […]

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