Brianna is an Oregon native who made her home in the DMV over two years ago. She loves scouting out new restaurants and drooling over Van Gogh’s landscapes in the National Gallery’s East Building. When she isn’t writing for Our Community Now, she’s tackling short fiction and working her baking magic in the kitchen. She resides in Maryland with her husband Nick and their black cat Sable.
Whether you're new to the region or a native Marylander, crabbing is an activity for everyone. Here are the best places to go for this "very Maryland" activity.
"Muppets" creator Jim Henson graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park. For most of his childhood, he lived in Leland until his family moved to University Park, Maryland.
John Wilkes Booth is one of the most infamous figures in American history. An actor from a famous family, he assassinated Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Yet many may not realize how much of this historical event and the person responsible for it occurred right here in Maryland.
There are plenty of things to do in Maryland during the cooler months—so fun, they're worth leaving your bed for! Bundle up and brave the cold with these toasty-warm activities.
Known for macabre classics like "The Raven" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," Edgar Allan Poe's influence on horror, detective, and science fiction genres is unparalleled. But did you know Edgar Allan Poe had significant connections to Baltimore, Maryland?
You're looking at the future "Mambo Kings"! Two Maryland teens—Andy and Nyles Burton—crafted their own unique blend of Mambo Sauce, and what emerged was a promising business opportunity.
The "Founding Freedoms" exhibit runs daily through November 14 at the Annapolis State House. Visitors can examine printings of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and more.
Mail carriers in D.C. and Maryland were victims in a slew of paintball attacks carried out over Memorial Day weekend. The five separate attacks on Saturday afternoon occurred within a span of three hour, and the paintball pellets resulted in minor injuries to some of the workers. A reward is being offered for information to help solve the case.
Whether you're searching for vintage clothes, out-of-print books, or old childhood mementos now worth a pretty penny, these shops are likely to carry what you're looking for. Find hidden gems at these antique stores across the Mid-Atlantic!
National Coffee Day is September 29! This year for National Coffee Day, Panera is giving parents and caregivers the gift of bottomless coffee. Yes, free coffee!
Ring in the season with shopping and craft demos at the District's hip waterfront enclave. The D.C. Wharf welcomes the "Shop the Square Holiday Market" on December 14–15.
On Monday, D.C.'s Fado Irish Pub announced that it's closing, citing their struggle towards negotiating a lease. They also emphasized their shuttering was unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic.
Get your "apres-ski" on with food, brews, and entertainment, only at The Yards Park Boardwalk. Here's everything you need to know about the sixth annual Ice Yards.
A pandemic prevention center is in the pipeline in Montgomery County, and its planning phase has just been approved for funding. The $500,000 appropriation supports the Pandemic Prevention and Biodefense Center's business plan.
After weeks of waiting, the National Zoo has finally revealed the sex of the baby panda cub, and we're happy to report you're looking at a healthy baby boy!
Kellogg's is releasing a new flavor of Frosted Flakes this month, and to get the ball rolling they're launching a contest with Shaq. Twenty-five lucky winners will receive a box of Frosted Flakes autographed by the legend himself.
