The New Year’s Eve Cirque du 2025 International Global Gala at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. featured cirque performers, salsa dancers, a live band, a DJ, and appearances by the Washington Nationals’ mascots, Teddy and Abe.
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FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
The FDA has finalized new standards for what food companies can label as “healthy,” requiring products to contain a certain amount of food from one or more food groups and limiting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat.
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Here are the medical appointments you need to make in 2025
This year, individuals should schedule a variety of medical appointments, including a primary care visit, reproductive care screenings, dental visits, immunizations, and mental health screenings, to ensure optimal health and well-being.
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Dr. Lance London talks growing his Southern-cooking restaurant Carolina Kitchen
Dr. Lance London, founder of the Southern-cooking restaurant chain Carolina Kitchen, recently opened a new location in Owings Mills, MD, focusing on providing plant-based options, and plans to open a new concept named for his grandmother in Upper Marlboro, MD in 2025.
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Joy Evans Therapeutic Center opens in Ward 7
The Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center, a $40.4 million project, has opened in Ward 7 to provide Washingtonians with critical services that strengthen physical, cognitive and emotional wellness, and is named after a former resident of Forest Haven, a D.C. institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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PRESS ROOM: Mayor Bowser declares snow emergency
Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a Snow Emergency for Washington, D.C. and the District Snow Team is deploying to treat roads, while a Cold Weather Emergency is in effect to protect residents from severe cold weather.
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The heaviest snowfall in a decade is possible as a wintry blast roils parts of the US
A winter storm brought snow, ice, wind, and plunging temperatures to the central U.S., causing dangerous travel conditions, car wrecks, and flight cancellations, as the National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for Kansas and Missouri.
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Ask Rusty – Have I saved the Social Security program any money by claiming at 62?
The Social Security program has saved money by allowing individuals to claim benefits at age 62, but this has resulted in reduced benefits for those who have claimed early, as they will not break even until age 78.
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Pinky Cole-Hayes opens first Slutty Vegan restaurant in Baltimore
Pinky Cole-Hayes, the founder of the popular Slutty Vegan brand, opened her first location in Baltimore on Dec. 21, bringing her delicious plant-based dishes to the city and creating over 100 local jobs.
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Single in the City: Whole and healed for the holidays
This holiday season, choose self-love and wholeness by investing in your own growth, setting boundaries, creating your own traditions, and celebrating small wins, rather than feeling pressured to find a partner.
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D.C.’s Howard Theatre celebrates historic Harlem stage in “A Toast to the Apollo”
Reggie Van Lee and Chip Ellis produced “A Toast to the Apollo” at the Howard Theatre in Washington D.C., featuring a lineup of performers honoring the legendary Harlem theatre, with Jennifer Holliday, En Vogue, and Frederic Yonnet performing live.
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How to spend smarter this holiday season
By planning ahead, using rewards credit cards, and finding creative ways to save on gifts, consumers can enjoy the holiday shopping season without breaking the bank.