WTOP's Bob Madigan
Man About Town
Bob has one of the best jobs in the city. Enjoy some photos of what a "day at the office" is like for the Man About Town
Bob Madigan
Bob Madigan has been with WTOP Radio for 18 years. For most of that time, he has been covering the "Good" "Positive" news of Washington. Here is a chance to listen to some of his most recent pieces and you may even download if you wish. You can email Bob at bmadigan@wtop.com or follow him on Twitter.
** PHOTO: Bob Madigan, left, shaved his head for childhood cancer.
Ringing in the season
The 2011 Red Kettle Campaign was kicked off outside the Salvation Army of the of National Capital Area Command with DC Mayor Vincent Gray putting the ceremonial first $1 bill in a Red Kettle. There are now more than 250 kettles in the area to help the Salvation Army bring a Merry Christmas to nearly 14,000 children in need in our area.
Ringing up a world's record
of ringing a Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell. Salvation Army Officer Major Curt Sayre was able to brave the elements in Bethesda and in his quest to ring a hand bell at least 36 hours. He broke the now previous record held at 34 hours by. We spoke to the Major about half way through his ordeal. another Salvation Army Officer from Spokane, WA.
Give to the max day
Give to the Max Day is a one-day fundraising event on November 9, 2011 that will unite local Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC communities to support nonprofits serving the area. The goal is to get thousands of local residents to support their favorite regional charity, raising millions in donations and grants in just 24 hours!
Helping our wounded warriors
WTOP has teamed with Select Auto Imports to honor the men and women of the U.S. military.
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Select Auto Imports appreciates the military's service, and through Veteran's Day, the company will match all donations made to the Walter Reed Society -- up to $10,000
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Kids acting up isn't always a bad thing
Especially when they are encouraged to act, sing, dance and generally perform on cue. The Musical Theater Center is a performing arts education organizations for young people dedicated to providing school age students the highest quality performing arts education where students cultivate personal discipline as they develop critical thinking abilities. The Musical Theater Center 837 - D Rockville Pike Rockville, 301.251.5766
Guests for dinner
don't have to be as stressful as you may think. That's the message from Cheryl Najafi CEO & Creative Catalyst of CherylStyle.com. One of the most popular presenters at this weekend's Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show at the Washington Convention Center. Nov 5-6.
A new ride for wounded warriors
Going to special Friday night dinners was very painful for some of the patients at Walter Reed National Media Center. That is until Toyota's 100 Cars for Good donated a specially equipped van to the organization behind the dinners the Aleethia Foundation
Meditation studies show major results
Now scientists have discovered that regular meditation appears to actually increase the size of the brain. Meditation, especially Transcendental Mediation (TM) has entered the mainstream as people try to find ways to combat stress and improve their quality of life. Hear from a prominent award winning TV anchor and her TM experiences.
A memory is a horrible thing to lose
The National Walk to End Alzheimer's this Saturday morning
November 5, 2011
Registration begins at 8:30 am
Program begins at 9:30 am
Walk begins at 10:00 am
Although there is no registration fee for this event, they encourage all walkers to make a personal donation and raise money for the cause.
National Mall
15th & Constitution Avenue, NW
Breast cancer isn't the only women's cancer
The Foundation for Women's Cancer (formerly Gynecologic Cancer Foundation) holds it's second National Race to End Women's Cancer on Sunday, November 6th. It is to celebrate the Foundation's 20th anniversary, and raise awareness and crucial research funding to prevent, detect, treat and defeat cancers unique to women. Freedom Plaza 9 am
What's cooking this weekend??
How about the 6th Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show where you can meet and learn from Giada de Laurentiis as well as Food Network stars such as Paula Deen and Guy Fieri at the Washington Convention Center. Saturday 10 am - 7 pm & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm
Some Girl Scouts are ageless
and at least one, Bobby Learch, is older than the Girls Scouts of America which is getting ready to celebrate it's 100th Anniversary. And the Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital is marking the event with "Our Voices: Weekly Podcasts" he stories will be released each week until June 2012, when over 200,000 Girl Scouts, friends and families are expected to converge on the National Mall for Girl Scouts Rock the Mall: 100th Anniversary Sing-Along.
Cirque is coming! Cirque is coming!
Instead of a super-sized tent it will inside the Verizon Center with Cirque du Soleil's Quidam A young girl's escape into a world of imagination. November 16th thru the 20th.
Celebrating the American dream
at the National Italian American Foundation's 36th Anniversary Convention and Gala.
Honoring the promise
something that Nancy Brinker does everyday in honor of her sister Susan G. Komen. A promise to fight breast cancer made 30 years ago.
Making a splash again
The Montgomery County Aquatic Center in North Bethesda has been re-named The Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Sargent Shriver Aquatic Center and the whole Shriver clan came out for the ceremony.
One day off
Les Miz cast gives back and gives a great performace at Town Danceboutique before leaving town themselves
Dining among historical documents
is not something one gets to go very often, but it happened thanks to the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). This weekend is their 36th Annual Gala.
With imagination anything is possible
"Making Magic" was the name of Imagination Stage's Gala where we learned that the real magic is our imagination.
Killing the competition softly
is what Howard University's Afro-Blue is doing on NBC's "The Sing-off" now they advance to week 7.
