DMV residents and leaders attended the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago to gain information and inspiration to mobilize the people back home, emphasizing the importance of voting and bringing back joy to the United States.

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Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment are celebrating the District's creative community with the 39th annual Mayor's Arts Awards and 202Creates month, which will feature a variety of events and performances from local artists.

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The DMV region has shown its social, political and influential authority at the Democratic National Convention, with Mayor Muriel Bowser leading the District's representation, advocating for D.C. statehood, and highlighting the importance of representation for Black women in politics.

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The Voltaggio Brothers have created a unique dining experience at MGM National Harbor, featuring a variety of delicious and inventive dishes, an open kitchen concept, and a welcoming atmosphere, all designed to make diners feel at home.

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Parents, teachers, and students should all be equipped with a new vision for the school year, including knowing required immunizations, texts, and tools, and working towards goals to thrive in the classroom.

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Broccoli City Festival 2024 was a sold-out event that attracted 30,000 guests daily, celebrating Black culture and raising awareness about important issues, while providing a safe space for people of color to dance and dialogue about topics such as Project 2025.

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WI Managing Editor Hundreds of  Washingtonians poured into the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest, D.C. dressed in elegant gowns and dapper tuxedos – accessorized with a proper helping of D.C. flair — to celebrate the District’s food and beverage industry at the RAMMYS 2024 on July 21. While the night honored restaurants, bars, […]

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BLK, a dating and lifestyle app, has partnered with GIPHY to create a collection of emojis called "BLKmojis" that celebrate the beauty, boldness and power of Black culture, with emojis that honor modern lingo popularized by the Black community.

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The RAMMYS Honors celebrated the resilience and strength of the restaurant industry in Washington, D.C., honoring six Milestone Award recipients and Joan Hisaoka Allied Member of the Year, while also discussing the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nicole Wandera, a Kenyan-born artist and mother, has found art to be a form of therapy for her and is one of nine artists whose work will be featured in the world premiere of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's "Portraits: An Exploration of Sexual, Gender, Racial, and Cultural Identity" at the Kennedy Center.

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