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Jacob Saucier
National Zoo seasonal events help fund free educational programming
The National Zoo continues developing new fee-based educational offerings that could launch in 2027, with the money meant to keep its free lessons going and add more.
Albina Yeromina
American Poetry Museum stages new art & poetry events
The museum on Brookland's art walk collaborates with local artists and poets by hosting open mics, community workshops, and art exhibits.
Isabella Barias
NoMa residents might be missing out on an under-the-radar discount
Many residents and workers in the NoMa area aren’t aware of a new discount program launched by the NoMa BID that aims to direct neighborhood spending back into the community. Businesses say only a handful of customers...
Deona Easterson
Georgetown University’s graduation is changing; local businesses aren’t worried
Georgetown University is moving its graduation ceremony outside the neighborhood, but area businesses don’t expect to be negatively impacted.
Nia Ames
Where to get flu and COVID-19 vaccines and tests in Alexandria now
The city isn’t giving away flu and COVID-19 vaccines and tests anymore. Here’s where residents can go and what each place charges.
Celeste Hoytt
Oktoberfest at the Wharf kicks off a month of fun festivities
This year's Oktoberfest raised over $6,000 for Rural Dog Rescue Center; other animal rescue groups join to spread awareness
Lauren Andreala
As one chapter closes for smoothie café Fruitive, another starts, 1,000 steps away
Fruitive closed its CityCenter location at the end of September. But the company is still in town as its other location will remain open just nearby in Penn Quarter. The business organized a campaign to raise awareness...
Birchard Allen
Dupont Circle residents count on seasonal events in the park
Dupont Circle’s holiday events are back. From the fall concert series to the holiday market, the Business Improvement District sets the scene.
Kayden Anderson
MCPS’ boundary study raises fears for Silver Spring International Middle community
Parents and teachers at Silver Spring International Middle School fear another closure decision as MCPS enters the first phase of its second county-wide boundary study.
Makyla McLeod