Kate Michael

Kate Michael, @kstreetkate, is a Writer/Model/On-Camera Host and Event Emcee. Notable as the Founder and current Editor-At-Large of K Street Magazine, Kate started the site while serving as Miss District of Columbia 2006 and competing in Miss America (2007). Currently, Kate works as a professional spokesperson and model, walking the runway for such industry icons as Valentino, Derek Lam, Naeem Kahn and Oscar de la Renta. Her media portfolio includes a spread in Elle magazine and features on Inside Edition and BBC World News’ “The Real Cities” series. You’ll catch her interviewing guests on DC’s NewChannel8′s Let’s Talk Live and showcasing products on BestBuy.com, as well as work appearing on NBC, Fox, Comcast and local print publications.

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On Tap

Posted on March 21, 2010 in Around Town

You sit down at the restaurant and you order a water. Probably not because it’s best for you. Probably because it’s free. What if it were not free? What if it were not even available?

UNICEF’s Tap Water Project began in 2007 with a few restaurants asking patrons to donate $1 for the tap water they usually drank for free. These funds would support UNICEF’s efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions around the world.

That pipe dream is now a powerful national movement.

Local supporters met Saturday at Local 16 to to kick off World Water Week. During this week, March 21-27, they ask you to pass on the soda, but pay for the spring water. Around town, local restaurants will gladly collect your donations toward ultimate refreshment.