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.
It was a dark and stormy night—and then, the phone rang! Jenna Bush Hager virtually shared a spooky experience on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" last week regarding a moment she and her twin sister Barbara had during their time in The White House.
Are you the next Nancy Drew or Sherlock Holmes? Well, now is your chance to put those sleuthing skills to the test and support your local Leesburg businesses by registering for the upcoming Virtual Scavenger Hunt of Local Leesburg, September 4–11.
Rev your engines and get ready for some spooky trick-or-treat fun —all from the comfort of your car! The National Zoo's Boo at the Zoo Drive-Thru is October 24–25.
A missing girl's body was identified as a result of a new investigative technique called genetic genealogy. But now Virginia investigators are looking for her killer.
Starbucks recently confirmed that a new series of bottled Frappuccinos will be coming soon to a store near you, but we'll have to wait for more specifics on the release date.
Quarterback Alex Smith experienced a personal victory in his comeback game against the Los Angeles Rams, after suffering a life-threatening leg injury in 2018.
"Losing weight" is no longer the top resolution for Americans. It comes as no surprise that 2020 changed many of our lives, and as a result, our New Year's resolutions for 2021 have shifted as well.
ARTECHOUSE in Southwest Washington, D.C., is constantly surprising us with new and immersive exhibits! Check out their new fall and winter exhibit, called "Crystalline."
A recent announcement by Governor Ralph Northam revealed that "Dopesick" will be filming in Virginia this winter and spring and released on Hulu as a limited series.