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The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”) is continuing to lead efforts to promote the innovation economy and bring it to life across the City with the recent...
View ArticleOpening of R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center
With a crowd of several hundred members of the local community and representatives from the D.C. government, they would all come together for the grand opening of the first of many changes to occur at...
View ArticleGreen Apple Day of Service
The Green Apple Day of Service took place on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The Green Apple Day of Service gave parents, teachers, students, and local organizations the opportunity...
View ArticleXBOX Competition
R.I.S.E was the site of the Old School versus New School was challenge in games such as; Let’s Dance and Michael Jackson’s Experience. Many people came out to show their support for this event which...
View ArticleOne City Awards
Gateway hosted the One City Awards, which was an event for employees of the D.C. government to shed light on their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Many employees of the local government...
View ArticleWomen in technology on the R.I.S.E.
R.I.S.E hosted yet another empowering event that focused on developing a technological platform for Women in innovative ways. It consisted of a panel discussion with a diverse group of the area’s...
View ArticleQ&A with Revolt’s CEO Keith Clinkscales
Moderated by former WRC-TV news reporter Danella Sealock, on October 9th R.I.S.E hosted Revolt CEO Keith Clinkscales visited the R.I.S.E Demonstration Center for a Q&A session. In addition to...
View ArticleBen Chavis and the Wilmington 10
Since its debut on April 5th, 2014 at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and nationally on September 26th, 2014 at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference,...
View ArticleHalloween Festivities
Having partnered with Reann Hines from Behind it All, there were a grand total of 50 costumes given away as well free candy. Following the costume giveaway commenced the festival which was put together...
View ArticleGenerations Community Festival
The District of Columbia Office on Aging was proud to hold their first Generations Community Festival: Celebration of Life. This Celebration of Life took place on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Gateway...
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