Check out the smooth harmonies of Wytold, a local musician who was chosen as the Strathmore Artist in Residence for the 2012-13 season.
Wytold will be at Mayorga Coffee Roasters located on 150 American Way at National Harbor on Sunday, May 6 from 2-4 p.m., playing a six-string electric...more cello, and violin arrangements with progressive world rhythms and hypnotic melodies.
This is the perfect opportunity to sit back and relax to smooth sounding music while sipping Mayorga's signature spiced chai tea latte (my favorite), and getting cozy on one of their very comfortable leather couches.

WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) Firefighters in Prince George's County went door to door in Oxon Hill, warning neighbors about the dangers of carbon monoxide. The campaign comes a day after five people died when gas from a leaky furnace overwhelmed their home.  

Your stove, your furnace, the...more gas logs in your fireplace: anything you burn creates carbon monoxide. And if you fail to vent it properly, the risk of death. 

Firefighters say they get a whole lot of calls for suspected carbon monoxide. We asked Fairfax County's hazmat support unit to show us how they handle those calls.

First is a check with a monitor to give them an instant read on deadly gases. "Ten parts per million is kind of what we call our action level," says Fairfax County Fire Lt. William Moreland.

The trouble with CO gas is that humans cannot detect it, even at fatal concentrations. "The challenge with carbon monoxide is that you can't see it, you can't taste it, you can't smell it,"

OXON HILL, Md. (WUSA) -- On Wednesday, firefighters and paramedics will be going door to door to test smoke alarms and give carbon monoxide safety information, says Prince George's County Fire Spokesperson Mark Brady. This action follows the tragic carbon monoxide poisoning of five people in...more Oxon Hill on Tuesday.

Oscar Chavez, Nelson Enrique Landaverde Alas, Sonia Maribel Leiva, Nora N. Leiva, and Gomez Segovia Francisco Javier all died as the result of extremely high carbon monoxide levels inside a home in the 700 block of Shelby Drive.

A broken exhaust pipe in a furnace allowed the carbon monoxide to escape into the home, officials said.

"The furnace was believed to be operating overnight with colder temperatures in the region," Brady said.

Prince George's County officials urge everyone in the area to get furnaces and any other gas appliances inspected often to avoid such tragedies. 

Fire Chief Marc Bashoor and firefighters will

OXON HILL, Md. (WUSA) -- Five people have died in a carbon monoxide poisoning incident in Prince George's County, officials said.

The five victims have been identified as, Oscar Chavez, 57, Nelson Enrique Landaverde Alas, 44, Sonia Maribel Leiva, 54, all of Oxon Hill. Also, Nora...more N. Leiva, 57, of Chicago and Gomez Segovia Francisco Javier 33, of Fairfax, Va. were identified as victims in the incident. 

The horrible discovery happened at around 10:45 a.m. at the 700 block of Shelby Drive, in Oxon Hill, Md., police said. 

"Firefighters entered the house and removed the two unconscious occupants to the back yard where paramedics started their assessments. Firefighters searched the 1-story single family home and quickly discovered three additional unconscious victims. Additional EMS resources were called to the scene, however, after medical consultation, paramedics pronounced the five occupants deceased," Mark Brady, Prince George's County Fire

Stop by the America! store located at 177 Waterfront Street National Harbor  to celebrate 100 years of the Cherry Blossoms.
10% of all purchases at the America! store go directly to the Lombardi Cancer Center.

The following information was sent to us by AAA Mid-Atlantic:
 
Able to leap tall planets in a single bound. Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s the Space Shuttle Discovery!  It is the biggest arrival in the Washington metro area since the Beatles performed here on...more February 11, 1964, Pope John Paul II in October, 1979, Pope Benedict XVI in 2008, and Queen Elizabeth’s many trips here.
The Shuttle is coming! During its fly-in from the Historic Kennedy Space Flight Center to the Metro Area, the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is encouraging people to “look skyward to witness the sight.” The chance to see the historic orbiter from NASA is an once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Space Shuttle Discovery is expected to fly over the Washington, D.C. area between 10:00 and 11:00 am. Then it will land at Washington Dulles International Airport.   
Thousands of area students, local residents and tourists will flock to spots across the region

Gaylord National Resort will celebrate excellence in food and wine at the Old Hickory Steakhouse on Saturday, May 5 featuring Cooking Light and Tortoise Creek Wines.
During the 2012 National Harbor Wine & Food Festival, an exclusive five-course dinner and wine pairing will be served in the...more restaurant’s RiverView Room overlooking the Potomac River.
Menu highlights include: Oysters with a Duet of Sauces Sunchoke Veloute with a Smoked Ham and Radish SaladBarely Seared Salmon with Spring Vegetables and Mushroom ConsommeLamb Porterhouse with Cauliflower and a Lamb-Beet Jus
Each guest will receive a complimentary copy of the latest edition of Cooking Light magazine, and an extensive, inside look at Tortoise Creek Wines most popular wines from France and California.
The Old Hickory Steakhouse Wine Dinner is priced at $125 per person, including tax, gratuity and three-hour complimentary self-parking in the Gaylord National Parking Garage. Advanced ticket purchase is

Stop by Mayorga Coffee in National Harbor located at 150 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD this week and next to celebrate Easter with a Frosty Strawberry Peep.
This delicious, strawberry flavored treat is $4.35 for a small and $4.65 for a medium.
It's perfect for a nice walk around the harbor with strawberry puree, half & half, and marshmallow syrup ingredients (Yum!)

The following information was sent to us by Cpl. Larry Johnson:
The Prince George’s County Police Department is partnering with the Council of Governments (COG) and local police agencies to participate in the Street Smart Pedestrian Program.   

"The PGPD is working to reduce the...more number of accidents. We're ramping up our presence on our streets and highways - to not only inform residents of the pedestrian rules of the roads, but to also enforce those rules,” said Chief of Police Mark Magaw.

There will be a county-wide educational effort on March 21, 2012 between 12-1 p.m. at the Auto Zone,1537 University Boulevard, where officers will be disseminating educational flyers about pedestrian safety.  The following Wednesday, there will be another news conference and enforcement effort in which citations for violations will be issued. Details of that news conference are forthcoming.
Pedestrian Safety Progam Locations
(12 p.m. – 1 p.m.)
District

OXON HILL, Md. (WUSA) -- Washington, DC welcomes the warm temperatures of spring and the blooming of our city's most beautiful flower, the Cherry Blossom each year, at the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The festival celebrates Japan's lasting friendship with the U.S. and their gift...more of 3,000 cherry blossom trees in 1912, which have already started to bloom - thanks to our mild winter.

This year is particularly special as 2012 marks the 100th anniversary of this gift with unique events planned to run for six weeks from March 20th (the first day of spring) through April 27th.

The electrifying, once-in-a-lifetime celebration is not only happening in DC, but also across the Potomac at the Gaylord National Resort.

Whether you are looking to relax, or have a little fun to celebrate the season with family or with a significant other, The Gaylord National Resort has it all.

From March 24th to April 15th, the Gaylord will offer a Cherry

 
Public House, 199 Fleet Street, is Hosting its Second Annual Holiday Ball.
Thursday, February 16th 2012 from 9:00pm - 1:00am.
$100 Ticket Includes a Four Hour Top-Shelf Open Bar, Gourmet Hors D'oeuvres, Live DJ Entertainment & Dancing, Champagne Toast and More! Formal Attire...more Required.
This Event is Open to National Harbor Residents, Employees & Valued VIP Guests. Please Call or Email Mary-Catherine Corson at 240.493.6120 or mcorson@publichouseusa.com to purchase tickets.