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Iconic Washington, D.C. Hotel to Join Le Méridien Brand Portfolio Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

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September 23, 2024

The Legacy Hotel Welcomes a New Era of Contemporary Style and Rich Historical Charm to the Heart of Downtown Washington DC

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, a global premium brand within Marriott Bonvoy, announced today that an iconic property in Downtown D.C. has joined the brand portfolio following a $15 million renovation. Completing the renovation in September, the Le Méridien Madison, Washington, DC, is owned by Crescent Real Estate and operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts.

The lobby of the new Le Méridien Madison, Washington, DC

The renovation, designed by Parker-Torres Design, includes a redesign of the lobby, communal spaces and guestrooms to reflect the Golden Age of travel and to pay homage to Jackie Kennedy Onassis, who cut the opening ribbon to The Madison in 1963. Jackie’s style, hat, dress silhouettes, garment patterns, pearls, and other iconic pieces can be found throughout the hotel’s lobby and corridors. The hotel utilizes a color palette of brick and basin to reflect the brick and terra cotta roofs of federal buildings and the Tidal Basin that brings the Potomac into the city.

The lobby has been reimagined and contains high-impact arrival art that embodies Le Méridien branding. Each guestroom has been equipped with new flooring, wallpaper, ceiling finishes, light fixtures, furnishings, and artwork.

“Our team is thrilled to welcome guests to the new Le Méridien Madison, Washington, DC,” says General Manager Hazel Hagans. “This property embodies the spirit of our nation’s capital, blending modern glamour with rich historical charm. Our team is dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience, and we look forward to continuing to be a vibrant part of the community.”

Joining Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts ushers in several new amenities for guests staying at the hotel. To celebrate the culture of art and the D.C. community, Le Méridien Madison, Washington, DC has unveiled the Unlock Art Program, allowing guests free access to local D.C. cultural centers and museums.

Lady Madison, the hotel’s signature restaurant and cocktail lounge, features a revamped menu of artfully crafted cocktails and plates inspired by Mediterranean cuisine fused with local D.C. favorites. The hotel will now offer Le Scoop by Le Méridien, serving gourmet gelatos and sorbets to savor the flavors of an indulgent dessert year-round. Lady Madison also offers a curated selection of still and sparkling rosé wines and thoughtfully crafted small bites to pair, as part of Le Méridien’s La Vie, Rosé + Petit Plates program. Additional programming will include special evenings inspired by iconic First Ladies, offering specialty cocktails and bites tied to our historical knowledge of these incredible women, like a classic Negroni, Jackie O’s favorite cocktail, or a Dolley’s Squeeze, a twist on the lemon cocktail Dolley Madison served at her famous soirées.

Le Méridien Madison participates in Marriott Bonvoy – the award-winning travel program from Marriott International – allowing members to earn and redeem points for their stay at the new hotel, and at other hotels and resorts across Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of brands. With the Marriott Bonvoy app, members enjoy a level of personalization and a contactless experience that allows them to travel with peace of mind.

In celebration of the ‘Savouring the Good Life” with Le Méridien, guests are invited to discover elegance, charm, and sophisticated glamour at every turn with the new ‘Le Méridien Moments’ package, available now through January 15, 2025. The package includes 20% off guestrooms with a complimentary upgrade, plus a welcome amenity of Rosé for Two and a Sweet Treat from Dog Tag Bakery, a local D.C. bakery equipping veterans, military spouses, and caregivers with the tools to rediscover their purpose after serving our nation and reenter their communities with confidence and support.

ABOUT LE MÉRIDIEN MADISON, WASHINGTON, DC

Le Méridien Madison, Washington, DC blends old-world charm and modern comfort in a captivating setting. Boasting 356 deluxe guestrooms, Le Méridien Madison, Washington, DC’s stylish accommodations include 27 elegant suites, 22 junior suites, select suites with private wall-to-wall terraces, and the penthouse-level Jefferson and Hamilton suites with sweeping views of the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial. Centrally located in downtown Washington DC, guests will find themselves within walking distance of several historic landmarks, including The White House. The on-site cocktail lounge, Lady Madison, is open daily from 4-11 p.m. and offers artfully crafted cocktails, locally inspired dishes, and unique happy hour offerings. Marriott Bonvoy members may earn points on their stay at Le Méridien Madison, Washington, DC and enjoy the newly renovated concierge lounge, Club Madison, as well as enjoy perks such as late checkout.

ABOUT CRESCENT REAL ESTATE LLC

Crescent Real Estate LLC (Crescent) is a real estate operating company and investment advisor, founded by Chairman John C. Goff, with assets under management, development, and investment capacity of more than $10 billion.  Through the GP Invitation Funds, Crescent acquires, develops and operates all real estate asset classes alongside institutional investors and high net worth clients. Crescent’s premier real estate portfolio consists of Class A and creative office and life sciences, multifamily, hospitality, industrial, and senior living assets located throughout the U.S., including The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas. For more information, visit www.crescent.com.

ABOUT HEI HOTELS & RESORTS

HEI Hotels & Resorts, headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., is a leading hospitality investment and management company that owns or operates 100+ luxury, upper-upscale and upscale independent and branded hotels and resorts throughout the United States. HEl’s branding partners include Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, Choice and Wyndham. The company is renowned for its commitment to its associates under the culture of HEI Loves, its revenue management, profit contribution and empirically based real estate value creation, driven by a full complement of proprietary software tools to set and exceed targets on a fully integrated basis.

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The Zimmerman Agency
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Rudy Giuliani disbarred in Washington DC over role in Trump election plot

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4 hours ago

September 26, 2024

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Rudy Giuliani disbarred in Washington DC over role in Trump election plot

Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor who built a career as an uncompromising crime-fighter, has been permanently disbarred from practising law in Washington DC in a ruling stemming from his role in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Donald Trump’s favour.

The decision came in the form of a one-page order issued by the US capital’s court of appeal and followed a similar order issued in July in New York, Giuliani’s home state.

Unlike that ruling, the decision in Washington was not directly related to his actions in Trump’s election-denying effort but was instead based on his failure to respond to a request that he explain why he should not be subject to the same penalty as meted out in New York.

“ORDERED that Rudolph W Giuliani is hereby disbarred from the practice of law in the District of Columbia, nunc pro tunc [a Latin term used in legal parlance to mean retroactive] to August 9, 2021,” Thursday’s appeal court order said.

In 2021, the appeals court had suspended Giuliani’s law licence in Washington after being notified of a similar decision in New York.

The DC bar’s board of responsibility recommended in 2022 that Giuliani’s law licence be indefinitely revoked after its investigators found him guilty of unethical conduct over inaccurate and unsupported claims he made in testimony to a federal court in Pennsylvania while disputing the 2020 election results.

The DC court of appeals order did not hinge on those findings. By contrast, the New York appeals court made similar judgments in issuing its ruling, asserting that Giuliani “repeatedly and intentionally made false statements, some of which were perjurious, to the federal court, state lawmakers, the public … and this Court concerning the 2020 Presidential election”.

Ted Goodman, a spokesman for Giuliani called the order “an absolute travesty and a total miscarriage of justice”.

“Members of the legal community who want to protect the integrity of our justice system should immediately speak out against this partisan, politically motivated decision,” he said.

The order is the latest blow to the standing of a man who was dubbed “America’s mayor” for the leadership role he played in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in New York in 2001, which happened when he was the city’s mayor.

Last year, two election workers in Georgia won $148m in damages after he defamed them by accusing them of fraud. A week later he filed for bankruptcy.

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Downpours, flooded streets complicate morning commute across DC region

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14 hours ago

September 26, 2024

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Downpours, flooded streets complicate morning commute across DC region

WASHINGTON – Heavy rain and flooded roadways complicated the morning commute Thursday for drivers across the Washington, D.C. region.

The showers and storms moved in overnight, bringing waves of heavy downpours.

Flood watches and advisories were in effect in parts of the area. Flood-prone areas like Annapolis and Old Town Alexandria saw high standing water.

Downpours, flooded streets complicate morning commute across DC region

Heavy rain and flooded roadways complicated the morning commute Thursday for drivers across the Washington, D.C. region.

Drivers on local roads were impacted by standing water and highways saw crashes and delays. A collision along southbound I-295 blocked lanes at Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue for about an hour. Residual delays from the crash extended into the morning commute. Showers and storms are likely to continue into the afternoon.

Meanwhile, the remnants of Hurricane Helene are expected to bring wet weather to the D.C. area over the next few days. The area can expect some tropical downpours on Friday. The storm is likely to stall over the area, bringing gloomy weather with clouds, drizzle, and showers to the region over the weekend.

Flooded streets in Annapolis, Maryland on Thursday, September 26, 2024.

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DC Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring steps down after historic term facing pandemic and crime challenges

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September 25, 2024

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DC Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring steps down after historic term facing pandemic and crime challenges

DC chief judge steps down after historic term

D.C.’s Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring is stepping down after a groundbreaking term marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and record-high homicide rates. FOX 5’s Katie Barlow sat down with her for an exclusive one-on-one interview.

WASHINGTON – D.C.’s Chief Judge Anita Josey-Herring is stepping down after a groundbreaking term marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and record-high homicide rates.

In an exclusive interview with FOX 5, she discussed the impact of judicial decisions on the community, particularly in light of criticisms regarding lenient sentences for criminals.

Judge Josey-Herring responded to concerns that some repeat offenders feel that D.C. judges will quickly release them back into the community. “I do think judges think pretty hard about their decisions. And we don’t have, unfortunately, crystal balls. Sometimes we do take chances on people, and if we didn’t, we would always err on the side of locking people up no matter what,” she stated.

Throughout her tenure, Josey-Herring faced significant public criticism of the court system, including remarks from Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves, who suggested that the court contributed to D.C.’s rising crime rates.

Josey-Herring had to navigate increasing criminal caseloads amid the pandemic and deal with double-digit judicial vacancies, which forced some judges to take on twice their usual workloads.

In 2021, Bowser labeled the court a bottleneck when discussing the issue of rising crime, while Graves indicated that sentencing was too lenient.

Josey-Herring’s public rebuttals to these criticisms are unusual for a sitting judge, highlighting her commitment to the judiciary’s integrity.

As she prepares to pass the leadership to Judge Milton Lee, Josey-Herring participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for a new addition to the courthouse.

Despite the new space, the need for more judges remains critical. When she departs next week, there will be nine vacant seats on the Superior Court bench.

Josey-Herring also touched upon whether judges share some responsibility for the rising crime rates in the District. More details from that conversation will be featured later this week on FOX 5’s “In the Courts.”

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