Reni is originally from SoCal but has lived in the DC Metropolitan area for over a decade and now calls the nation's capital her home. When she is not writing for Our Community Now, she works as a public servant and frequently volunteers with a local community service organization. In her free time, you will often find her playing tennis, trying a new restaurant, rooting for the home team at a sporting event, watching an independent film at a DC film festival, or catching a show at one of the many venues in DC.
| Story | Published |
| Governor Northam Backs Bill to End Death Penalty in Virginia | 1/19/21 |
| 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Move to DC | 1/19/21 |
| Starbucks Is Launching 3 New Passport Series Frappuccino Flavors | 1/19/21 |
| ‘The Dissident’—A New Dramatic Documentary Released on Events Surrounding Khashoggi’s Murder | 1/18/21 |
| Our Top 10 TV Show Picks of 2020 | 1/5/21 |
| New Year, New You—Recent Survey Reveals a Shift in America's Top 2021 Resolutions | 1/4/21 |
| DC Metro-Area Ranked as One of the Most Educated Cities | 12/4/20 |
| Virginia Woman Faces Jail Time After More Than 100 Dead Cats Found in Freezer | 12/3/20 |
| One Bachelor's Hot in Love, But Tayshia's Feeling Cold—Let's Recap 'Bachelorette' Season 16, Episode 8! | 12/3/20 |
| New Hulu Show Based on Roanoke Author’s Book to Film in Virginia This Winter | 12/2/20 |
| 19 Ugly Holiday Sweaters for Every Personality Type | 12/2/20 |
| DC's Downtown Holiday Market Opens on Friday | 11/16/20 |
| There're a Few New Bachelors in the Bachelor Pad: Let's Recap Bachelorette Season 16, Episode 5! | 11/12/20 |
| Clare’s Out, Tayshia’s In—Let’s Recap Bachelorette Season 16, Episode 4 | 11/6/20 |
| DMV Black Restaurant Week Kicks Off on November 8 | 11/5/20 |
| 'Bachelorette’ Season 16, Episode 3 Recap: Is Yosef a Protective Father or a Villain? | 10/29/20 |
| Descendants of Black Slaves Examine the History of Virginia Governors’ Executive Mansion | 10/29/20 |
| Over 2,000 Kids Are Reported Missing in DC Every Year—A Music Video Showcases Photos Based on Zip Code | 10/29/20 |
| Top 5 Hotels to Stay at in Washington, DC | 10/28/20 |
| Farmers Are Stuck With Unsold Popcorn Due to Movie Theater Closures | 10/28/20 |
| Things Are Heating Up on 'The Bachelorette'—Here's the Season 16, Episode 2 Recap | 10/21/20 |
| Boo at the Zoo 'Drive Thru' Edition Is Coming to the National Zoo in DC | 10/19/20 |
| ARTECHOUSE Unveils New 'Crystalline' Exhibit | 10/16/20 |
| Run One of These 3 Holiday-Themed Virtual Races—Starting With Halloween! | 10/15/20 |
| Drive-In Comedy Dates Announced at 'Park Up DC' | 10/15/20 |
| General Mills Releases 'Buddy the Elf' Cereal | 10/15/20 |
| Meet Two DC-Area Bachelors on Season 16 of 'The Bachelorette' | 10/14/20 |
| New 'Bachelorette,' New Drama: Here's the Season 16, Episode 1 Recap | 10/14/20 |
| DC-Area Filmmaker Releases Domestic Violence Awareness Film Online | 10/13/20 |
| Alex Smith Plays First Game With Washington Since Overcoming Life-Threatening Injury | 10/12/20 |
| Ghosts of Presidents Past: Jenna Bush Hager Shares Spooky White House Story | 10/12/20 |
| Twitter Reacts to 'Mike Pence's Fly' | 10/9/20 |
| World's First Voice-Activated 'Word Museum' Opening Soon in DC | 10/6/20 |
| H&M Clothing Chain Announces Closure of 250 Stores | 10/5/20 |
| Outdoor Concert Series: A Song & A Slice | 10/5/20 |
| This Weekend: State Fair of Virginia's Drive-in Food Event Will Help You Get Your Fair Food Fix | 10/1/20 |
| 6 Live Entertainment Venues Will Reopen in DC | 9/30/20 |
| 5 Unique, Outdoor Escapes in DC | 9/30/20 |
| Bad Bunny's New Crocs Sell Out in Minutes | 9/30/20 |
| Amtrak Offers Free Travel Companion Fare on Acela and Northeast Regional Trains | 9/29/20 |
| 3 DC Metro-Area Coffee Shops Brewing Fall Flavors | 9/29/20 |
| Disney+ Releases Premiere Date for The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special | 9/29/20 |
| There's an Actual Scientific Way to Perfectly Melt Cheese on Toast | 9/25/20 |
| Disney Releases New Holiday Ornaments | 9/25/20 |
| 5 Interesting Facts About the Late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg | 9/21/20 |
| VDH Issues Warning After Virginia Pet Exposed to Rabid Raccoon | 9/18/20 |
| 5 Michelin-Starred Restaurants Offering Takeout in DC | 9/4/20 |
| Watch a DC Sunset and a Movie on a Floating Screen at The Wharf | 9/4/20 |
| The Kennedy Center Launches ‘Arts Across America’ in Partnership With Facebook | 9/4/20 |
| NOVA Virtual Tours Will Host Upcoming 'Virtual Scavenger Hunt of Local Leesburg’ | 9/2/20 |
| Agatha Christie’s ‘Death on the Nile’ Movie Trailer Features Some of the Biggest Names in Hollywood | 8/25/20 |
| How Pop Culture From the Past Can Help Us Feel Better About 2020 | 8/21/20 |
| US Senate Confirms the First Black American Superintendent of the Air Force Academy | 8/19/20 |
| Virginia Resident Made It to Top 5 on BET’s ‘Sunday Best’ Singing Competition | 8/18/20 |
| ‘Shark Tank’ Stars Surprise Small-Business Owners in Maryland Affected by COVID and Flooding | 8/18/20 |
| Girl's Body Identified in Virginia Cold Case After 34 Years—But Help Is Still Needed to Identify the Suspect | 8/14/20 |
| A Local Business Hides $50,000 Around DC Metro Area for Upcoming Treasure Hunt | 8/13/20 |
| The Spy Museum to Host ‘Virtual Spy Chat’ With Former Spies Chris Costa and Kristin Wood | 8/10/20 |
| The National Archives Commemorates 100 Years of Women's Suffrage With 6 Virtual Events | 8/7/20 |
