Jon Stewart: America’s Highest Honor For Humor
🏆 Jon Stewart Honored for Comedy and Service
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor is given to someone who shapes our culture through comedy. Jon Stewart was honored for not just his legendary run on the Daily Show but his commitment to causes like 9/11 Responders and supporting service members.
Celebs in town included Bruce Springsteen, Dave Chappelle, Samantha Bee, Pete Davidson and more.
🔔 What's the sound in Del Ray
Over the last week, chimes were heard throughout the Alexandria area. The DCist got to the bottom of it “We were actually testing our Giant Voice System on Monday evening,” says Anastazia Clouting, a spokesperson for Anacostia-Bolling. Next question is what is a Giant Voice System.
🏀 Tis the Mystics Season
Home opener is set for April 27, and we talked about Alysha Clark, Forward for the Mystics.
Clark was a guest on Tommy’s podcast “Walk A Mile.”
🚧 Helix is Happening
Amazon got the sign-off for the construction of their HQ Helix from Arlington County last week.
Construction to start soon with completion by 2025.
⚽️ World Cup in DC but Baltimore
DC and Baltimore are teaming up for a bid to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The two cities would merge their bids to hold games at the M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore and a Fan Fest on the National Mall in DC.
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