In 2017, The Ned established itself as a space for the discerning in London before expanding to New York and Doha. Each Ned’s Club location is unique, drawing from the rich histories of their settings yet unified by a common philosophy to share a space where professionals can meet, create, revel and have a good time.

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The fourth and newest location— Ned’s Club Washington D.C., is inspired by the glamour of the ‘roaring twenties’ era and neoclassical designs, paying tribute to the Club’s location at the intersection of two historic properties, the 12-story Walker Building and an old bank building. The Club will occupy the upper three floors once home to iconic D.C. institutions such as Riggs Bank and American Security and Trust Company, and honour the Capital’s rich history with vintage vibes of the Art Deco era.

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“We are thrilled to unveil Ned’s Club Washington D.C., our modern interpretation of the private member’s club, as the latest in our global collection,” expressed Gareth Banner, Group Managing Director. “It’s an honour to welcome new members to this extraordinary venue, which stands as a testament to the city’s rich history. At Ned’s Club Washington D.C., we’re not just providing physical spaces but an environment that reimagines networking, entertainment, dining and events in an iconic building and location that only D.C. could offer.”

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Taking residence within President’s Park, with a panorama of the U.S. Treasury and White House, Ned’s Club Washington D.C. offers a globally-influenced design that complements D.C.’s distinctive character.

The interiors, by Soho House Design and Stonehill Taylor, pull inspiration from the property’s Art Deco historical vestibule. Throughout the member club floors, history and art converge with custom mosaic designs on the floor complemented by a palette of vibrant gold, blue, and green. Here, members are treated to a range of spaces designed to fuse work and leisure. The tenth floor stands as a tribute to former U.S. presidents, each room reflecting the unique styles of their eras.

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By day, The Library resonates with calmness—its furnishings echoing the sophisticated elegance reminiscent of past eras, complete with a classic fireplace. At night, it transforms into a vibrant social space with an elegant bar. The Drawing Room extends beyond culinary offers, presenting sweeping views of Washington D.C.’s iconic landmarks. The Dining Room features stained-glass fixtures and rich wooden accents to create an ambiance akin to the sun-drenched dining settings treasured during the Kennedy years.

Within the Conservatory, members are welcomed into an indoor space with greenery and natural aesthetics. Perched at the pinnacle, the Loft Restaurant and Rooftop Terrace are adorned with custom mosaic artworks that pay homage to the historical Walker Building. Here, guests indulge in sweeping views from a vantage point that captures the grandeur of the US capital.

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Following the other Ned art collections, which illustrate inclusivity at their core, Ned’s Club Washington D.C. will exhibit two permanent art collections. The first is a pointed look at gender imbalance in the American political landscape. Taking as its starting point the ratio of male presidents in American history to the number of women Presidents, the collection inverts these numbers. Entitled No President and displayed in one space together, a carefully selected collection will present the work of 46 American women artists. The second collection champions local artists, displaying the work of those who are born, based, or trained in Washington, D.C. The local collection will include site-specific commissions and a diverse range of artists, from museum-level names to emerging talent.

In addition to world-class design, members can look forward to a host of tailored events such as CEO-led workshops, rare whisky tastings, panel discussions, live music, and entertainment that capture the spirit of D.C. Ned’s Club members also enjoy access to all members-only spaces at The Ned London, The Ned NoMad New York and The Ned Doha, as well as invitations to special offsite events around the world.

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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Mayor Anna Stout of Grand Junction and around 50 mayors from across the country met with members of Congress in Washington D.C. These mayors are from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, and they took part in a two-day meeting to advocate for federal solutions to the housing and homelessness crisis affecting cities across the county.

Each mayor brought their perspective and experience on how their communities have dealt with the homelessness crisis. Elected representatives and White House officials shared resources and future federal budget insights to help city leaders with funding and programs. The three priorities that the mayoral delegation focused were on helping veterans qualify for vouchers and assistance, increasing funding for housing vouchers, and increasing the cap for project-based vouchers.

Under Mayor Stout, the City of Grand Junction has allocated over 13 million dollars to housing and homelessness projects in the past two years, and she told us that there is more work to do and much more resources are needed. “…it’s almost like being tasked with building a house but only given a hammer and nails. We need more tools, and we need more funding.”

Scott Beilfuss, an outspoken houselessness advocate and Grand Junction City Council member believes the city is not moving fast enough. “…there are some more things that I believe we could be doing here locally… …the focus of what we can do with the money we have, is not moving longer, quick enough for me.”

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Washington, DC — On April 25, at 5 a.m., students from Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) chapters from multiple DC universities took to George Washington University’s campus and started a Washington DC student encampment for Palestine.

George Washington University has been criticized for repressing its Palestinian students and their allies on campus while defending both on and off-campus Zionists. The university called the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to intimidate the students and start the sweep of the encampment. The MPD then sent out a notice to all students ordering their dispersal at 7 p.m.. In response, the organizers in DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) SJP made a call for increased community mobilization to stave off the police. Within a few hours, the DC community mobilized to support the encampment in the thousands. At its peak, around 2000 people were on campus at the event, chanting and supporting the students. University faculty and alumni from multiple DC universities formed a barrier between students and the police.

Because of this mass mobilization effort, 7 p.m. came and went; the police did not follow through on their dispersal order, instead waiting until late in the evening, when people had started to go home, to try to sweep the encampment.

As of April 26, the encampment is still standing, and the community continues to rally around the four demands of the students, which are for the university to one, disclose how their endowment is spent; two, divest from all companies and partnerships who participate in the colonization and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people; three, defend Palestine activism which has been repressed and censored, and four, declare the Zionist occupation, colonization and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people and the U.S.-Israeli genocide on Gaza illegal and indefensible.

There were many community organizations present, participating in teach-ins and protests, including the Palestinian Youth Movement, Anakbayan DC, the DC Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (DCAARPR), and many more.

A member of DCAARPR stated in their speech, “We are engaged in an act of rebellion. This moment of struggle on GW’s campus is a powerful thread in the worldwide struggle against Zionism and, by extension, American imperialism. The student movement has always been at the forefront of anti-imperialist struggles, and who has always been called as the first line of defense against them? The police!” This was followed by the masses of people chanting in unison, “MPD, KKK, IOF, they’re all the same!”.

The students continue to call for community mobilization and support in the D.C. area.

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