Ask a D.C. Native, Live!” will bring to life the popular “Ask a D.C. Native” column with a live trivia showdown celebrating D.C. Natives Day. The May 19 event at Eaton House will provide locals an opportunity to test their District knowledge and celebrate hometown pride.
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Signature fashion event returns to Annapolis
Community models heat up the runway in local fashions including Craig Coates Couture at the Fashion for a Cause event, returning June 5 to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Fluegel Alumni Center.
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Rent vs. own in today’s economy: Is now the best time to buy?
Homeownership can be a long-term wealth-building strategy, but renting may be more affordable in certain areas and offer more flexibility, while owning a home provides stability and the potential for equity.
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Six Flags to close Maryland park at end of 2025 season
Six Flags theme park is closing in Prince George’s County at the end of the 2025 season. The news hits hard at a time when many county residents are being laid off from federal employment and the Washington Commanders football team just announced a move to Washington, D.C.
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Adaptability and advocacy: The vital role of mobile nurses
Travel and strike nurses play a critical role in maintaining patient care during staffing shortages and labor disputes. With adaptability, compassion, and cultural competence, they step into unfamiliar environments to deliver expert care. Beyond the misconceptions about pay, these nurses are driven by a calling to serve, support safe staffing, and advocate for patient trust and quality outcomes.
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Divergent Donuts is redefining baked goods with bold flavors and community spirit
Ewuraesi Richetts opened Divergent Donuts in Havre de Grace, Md., to reimagine what a donut shop could be—offering bold flavors like pizza and crème brûlée alongside a community-centered space for events and connection. Rooted in family and inspired by her Ghanaian upbringing, Richetts sees the shop as both a tribute to her late father’s entrepreneurial dreams and a launchpad for others.
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From ‘Purple Rain’ to home design: Claudia Steer creates spaces that resonate
Claudia Steer, founder of NW10 Interiors and a 2025 Inc. Female Founders 500 honoree, joined the AFRO’s Chicken Boxx to discuss the power of interior design. Steer emphasized that interior design is a powerful form of self-expression—affirming identity and weaving personal stories through the thoughtful use of color, texture and layout to create spaces that truly feel like home.
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Culinary hub opens in West Baltimore
The Mill on North Food Hall officially opened its doors on April 24, marking a major milestone in the revitalization of West Baltimore’s West North Avenue corridor. Designed to be a community-led, locally owned space, the food hall brings together six neighborhood-rooted vendors to serve affordable meals and foster connection in a historically underserved area.
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Gospel Fest brings church to the Symphony Hall
In a time when divisions often feel louder than unity, Gospel Fest was a moment of communion—a reminder of the beauty that emerges when tradition, excellence, and faith share the same stage. The event, held at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore on April 3, featured the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Pastor Smokie Norful, and three of the nation’s most distinguished HBCU choirs, Bowie State University Choir, Howard Gospel Choir and Morgan State University Choir.
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House of Ruth Maryland: Supporting financial independence after interpersonal violence
Financial independence is crucial for domestic abuse survivors. Savings, job readiness and legal resources help them achieve stability. This week, Shanna Norwood (left) , director of crisis response at the House of Ruth Maryland, and Lauren Corbin, a criminal defense attorney in Maryland, discuss how to financially prepare to leave an abusive relationship.
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This music festival season, stay on the fun side of the medical tent with this advice
Veteran festivalgoer and law student Christian Langston has experienced both the musical highs and medical hazards of over 20 festivals, from epic performances to witnessing dehydration and drug-related emergencies. Experts emphasize the importance of hydration, practical clothing, preparation for weather shifts, and moderation, reminding attendees to stay safe, stick with friends, and seek help when needed to fully enjoy the experience.
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Soulful country duo, The War and Treaty, set to hit Howard Theatre stage
War and Treaty will bring their genre-blending mix of soul, country and rock to Washington, D.C.’s Howard Theatre on April 11 as part of their Plus One Tour. Known for their emotionally-charged performances, the husband-and-wife team says the show is a space for healing, joy and connection—”a family reunion” where fans will “leave lighter than you came