Monthly Archives: July 2015

Win AMP tickets!

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Amy Ginsburg

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Did you know that AMP in Pike and Rose is now available for corporate rentals? It’s the perfect site for your next meeting, event, or party.

And in honor of AMP, the first person who emails info@whiteflint.org with the word AMP in the subject line will get a free pair of tickets to see Too Marvelous for Words: The Songs of Johnny Mercer this weekend.

Dine and Dance with James Bond

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Amy Ginsburg

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How fun will this be? Friends of White Flint member Avant Garde Ballroom’s third Annual Anniversary Ball at their studio on Nicholson, will be James Bond themed with a great dance show, dinner, drinks and lots of dancing.…

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Amy Ginsburg

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It’s hot and humid enough to wring water from air, so today we have a very short blog.

On yesterday’s Fox5 news, there was a story about the litigation over White Flint Mall and what the future holds for the White Flint area. Check it out here.

Also posted yesterday was a video about the White Flint Mall, #PickthePike, and our area on Montgomery Community Media. …

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Amy Ginsburg

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As people stuffed their bags full of sweet corn and bright red tomatoes, they stopped to talk to Friends of White Flint board member Eric Grosse to learn more about our #PickthePike campaign (and other issues affecting the White Flint area.)

If you’re interested in volunteering to staff our table at the Pike Central Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings, please email us at info@whiteflint.org.…

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Amy Ginsburg

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ICYMI, here’s some of the coverage from our very successful launch of #PickthePike:

Washington Business Journal

The Washington Post

Bethesda Magazine

Greater Greater Washington

My MC Media

We’ll be promoting #PickthePike at Saturday’s Pike Central Farmers Maket on the corner of Executive Blvd and Old Georgetown Road. Stop by our table.…

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Amy Ginsburg

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This morning, Friends of White Flint launched its #PickthePike campaign to persuade Marriott to pick the Pike District for its new headquarters. We also unveiled our new #PickthePike ad located at the bus shelter right in front of Marriott headquarters.

Thank you to Councilmember Roger Berliner, State Delegate Marc Korman, State Senator Rich Madaleno, State Farm Agent Howard Feldman, and Pike District resident Heather Dlhopolsky for being critical parts of this campaign kickoff. …

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Amy Ginsburg

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Friends of White Flint will unveil an audacious campaign to persuade Marriott to “Pick the Pike” for its new headquarters tomorrow morning.

Friends of White Flint will hold a press conference/campaign kickoff Wednesday, July 22 at 8:30 am at the bus shelter in front of Marriott’s current headquarters at the corner of Rock Spring Drive and Fernwood Road.…

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Amy Ginsburg

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Don’t forget — the summer’s second fun-filled Grill Night is tomorrow, July 21 at 6pm at Wall Park by the Shiver Aquatic Center. Thanks to Gables Pike District for supplying the snacks, soft drinks, and paper products. Additional thanks to the White Flint Downtown Advisory Committee for arranging for The Crimestoppers to play again and for all those yummy s’mores fixings they’ll be bringing.

Your thoughts on Montrose Parkway East

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Amy Ginsburg

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In yesterday’s weekly e-newsletter, we asked what you thought about the proposed Montrose Parkway East. Your opinions on this new section of road were pretty evenly divided between pro and con. (It’s not too late to voice your thoughts — email them to info@whiteflint.org. )

Here are some of your responses:

“I currently can walk to Giant and all the stores at Montrose Crossing from my residence in Gallery at White Flint Condominiums but think that would not be possible if that project proceeds.…