A Wizard Is Heading to the Olympics, Gator in the Chesapeake, Beloved Watering Hole Closing in Arlington

Tommy and Kelly Show

English - June 22, 2021 13:39 - 18 minutes - 1 Byte - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings
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Mystics Players, Tina Charles and Ariel Atkins were both named to the Olympic roster, marking it Charles' third appearance and Atkins' first in the Summer Olympics. Bradley Beal from the Wizards is also heading to Tokyo, and he is the first from this team to be on Team USA.

Alligator was trapped and killed in Calvert County, MD last weekend. A father/son team was responsible for the capture of the gator was spotted several times over the past few years.

According to WTOP, a recent survey of about 1,000 professionals in the DC area found 27% plan to leave their current employer as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. Another 29% expect to leave their current job within the next year, according to the survey.

Instacart launched sweepstakes to encourage vaccinations. However, the dropdown menu on the registration page didn’t include the District of Columbia in its list of states. According to the CityPaper the issue has since been resolved.

Wolf Trap announced more shows to their summer lineup. Newly announced shows include The Avett Brothers, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with Michael Franti & Spearhead, A Tribute to Marvin Gaye featuring Raheem DeVaughn and Friends, and ABBA the Concert. Tickets go on sale on Friday, June 25.

Whitlow’s on Wilson in Arlington, VA is closing its doors for good on Saturday, June 26. There are several events planned this week to celebrate its long history and an online auction is open if you want to snag a memento from this watering hole.

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