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May 11, 2020

A New Coalition Wants To Do Some Good With Local Farmers’ Extra Food

The Mid-Atlantic Food Resilience and Access Coalition is working to make sure food relief efforts are making use of local resources.

Apr 08, 2020

Stuck At Home, Artsy Washingtonians Are Getting Crafty … Literally

From drawing to needle-felting, local artists are using their social-distancing time to hone new skills and develop old ones.

Feb 25, 2019

Dispatches From A Mermaid Convention

Everyone just seems to be … happy? Maybe it’s impossible to be grumpy when you’re covered in glitter and wearing a starfish pin in your pink hair.

Jan 23, 2019

Ten Facts You May Not Know About Chinatown

It’s small in comparison to others around the world, but it still has a storied history.

Sep 26, 2018

The Washington Antiquarian Book Fair Is More Than Old Books (But It’s Also Those)

Now in its 43rd year, the festival features first editions of sci-fi novels, maps, and prints.

Sep 13, 2018

Why Don’t The Fountains At Meridian Hill Park Ever Seem To Be Working?

It’s always something …

Aug 01, 2018

D.C. Meditation Center Opens New Buddhist Temple In Southwest

When the renovations are complete, a former church in Southwest will hold an 8-foot Buddha in its main hall, with space for more than 200 people to pray and attend meditation classes.

Jun 22, 2018

This Group of Women Is Building A Women’s Suffrage Memorial In Virginia

They’re planning to have it up in time for the 100th anniversary in 2020.

May 04, 2017

Meet D.C.’s Last Remaining German Singing Club

They’ve been around since 1862.

Oct 19, 2016

This 22,000-Square-Foot Makerspace Is An Inventor’s Paradise

“Now I can weld like a beast,” says one member of TechShop in Arlington.

 
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