For nearly a quarter-of-a-century, a local store in Washington’s Shaw neighborhood has entertained the public with Go-Go played on external protests. A recent protest by neighbors silenced the music. But it didn’t last long after Go-Go fans united to get it turned back on.
Protesters rally at the March on DC for a Better Tomorrow
They called it the “People’s March On Washington” and the weekend before President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union address thousands gathered in the nation’s capital and called for a better tomorrow. The march, organized by the grassroots organization, “People Demand Action,” kicked off at the Lincoln Memorial and followed a path down the National Mall that included a stop in front of the White House. Organizers say this is just the beginning of their efforts to mobilize in advance of the 2018 elections.
Local monuments commemorate historic Hispanic figures
Use this interactive map to find 6 Washington, D.C. monuments celebrating Hispanic heritage.
Local woman searches for family’s stories of the Holocaust
Montgomery County resident Rachel Miller’s parents both survived the Holocaust but shared little about that time with their family. So Miller is going back through records at D.C.’s Holocaust Memorial Museum to learn their story
Growing craft brewing industry holds national convention
Even though a battle continues to brew in Maryland about regulations for craft brewers, the growing industry is being celebrated all week at a national convention in Washington.
Final farewell to Bao Bao at Washington’s National Zoo
WASHINGTON– Bao Bao the panda is being sent to China to live out her life per an agreement with China. Bao Bao’s parents were loaned to the U.S. with the assurance that all cubs would be returned to China before…
Disabled Voters March from Baltimore to DC to encourage voter turnout
LAUREL, Md. – A group of disabled voters of the group, ADAPT, hit the road from Baltimore to DC to encourage those in and out of the disabled community to vote in the upcoming general election.
Power napping offered by local business to help de-stress
New DC business Recharj offers 20-minute power naps and meditation classes. Research shows just 20 minutes of shuteye can increase alertness, productivity, and mood.
Washington Wizards Reimagined as Harry Potter Characters
If John Wall is Harry Potter, which Washington Wizards are Snape, Dumbledore and Voldemort?
Celebration Begins for Bicentennial of “The Star-Spangled Banner”
It’s been 200 years since “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written, and from singing it in classrooms to belting it out at sporting events, it’s a part of this country’s fabric. In the honor of the bicentennial, the Smithsonian launched the kickoff of its anniversary celebration.