WTOP's Bob Madigan
Man About Town
Bob has one of the best jobs in the city. Enjoy some photos of what a "day at the office" is like for the Man About Town
Bob Madigan
Bob Madigan has been with WTOP Radio for 18 years. For most of that time, he has been covering the "Good" "Positive" news of Washington. Here is a chance to listen to some of his most recent pieces and you may even download if you wish. You can email Bob at bmadigan@wtop.com or follow him on Twitter.
** PHOTO: Bob Madigan, left, shaved his head for childhood cancer.
Running for your life!
Pamela Peeke, MD tells us about a free test to see if your heart is fit to live. After you listen and you want to read the full abstract, click here Or if you would rather read the NY Times version click here.
NSO @ Wolf Trap starts off with the bang.
How dysfunctionl is normal?
A question questioned asked thru this weekend at the Kennedy Center in the riveting musical "Next to Normal"
War at home
Josh Grobin performed for A Capitol 4th on PBS, singing a song he wrote about wounded warriors.
Watching firworks overlooking the White House
Here are several reports from the 4th of July Celebration at the Top of the Hay.
A Capitol Fourth!!
A rundown of some of the fun on the West Lawn of the US Capitol for the nation's 235th birthday party. It is on PBS tonight at 8.
Wally Amos is even more famous
The man known for his fabulous chocolate chip cookies celebrated his 75th Birthday at the main DC Library.
How a one time prison is now for artisitic freedom
Arts & Stripes: The Workhouse Salutes the Military and the Arts is a month-long celebration at the Workhouse Arts Center. It kicks off Saturday July 2nd at 4pm with the The Arts & Stripes Picnic -- a FREE event open to all. 4-8:30pm Interactive art demonstrations, youth and family activities, picnic food and drinks from American Bar-B-Que*, along with other fun outdoor activities. Patriotic concert by the New Dominion Choraliers. Then at 7:00pm the US Navy's premier jazz ensemble, the Commodores. There is a $5 suggested donation that will benefit the Lorton Arts Foundation. Parking will be available onsite. Workhouse Arts Center. A Program of the Lorton Arts Foundation. 9601 Ox Road Lorton, VA
Strike up the Lt Dan Band
Learning how you can see Gary Sinice reaching out to our military with his band the the documentary "Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good"
Catoctin Creek Distillery Store Grand Opening
Catoctin Creek Distilling Company will celebrate the grand opening of their distillery store starting Friday, July 1 through Sunday, July 3. Due to a recent change in the Virginia state law, the distillery is now able to sell their spirits on-site, much in the same way as a Virginia ABC store. (However,tastings at the distillery are still not allowed.)
Food & Friends 21st annual Chef's Best!
A wonderful evening for a very important cause. For people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses, the battle is far from over. Food & Friends just makes sure no one has to face it on an empty stomach.
The word of the day is a four letter word
and while it has to do with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, this word begins with an H.
Caring for those who cared for us!
Seabury Resources for Aging's mission is to provide personalized, affordable services and housing options to help older adults in the greater Washington, DC area live with independence and dignity.
I'll have the BBQ cupcakes please!
Yes, if you are lucky you can find pulled pork cupcakes in the Bourbon Steak Lounge 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 202.944.2026
opus is a noun meaning
work, piece, production, creation, composition, work of art, brainchild, oeuvre. Opus is also a new play at Olney Theatre Center. Opus is Helen Hayes Awards© Recommended!
Another "player" making a difference
Meet the head of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, Lynne Breaux as this month's Player in the Georgetowner and Downtowner Newspapers
A thinking person's diet
My fitness doc Pamela Peeke, MD has some interesting research on mind over munchies!
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