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.
We've got brunch specials, an outdoor plant sale, or even a live concert if that's her jam. Here's your weekend roundup for Friday, May 7, to Sunday, May 9.
We've curated some fun events happening in the DMV, whether you're staying in or trekking out safely. Here's your weekend roundup for Friday, April 30, to Sunday, May 2.
Fans of the Pony Swim at Chincoteague Island are going to have to make other plans. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company canceled their annual fundraiser due to the uncertainty regarding COVID-19 restrictions.
Bidding for the Revolutionary War-era bottle starts at $20,000. The valuable acquisition is included as part of a rare spirits showcase that begins in June.
Great white pelicans are one of the world's largest winged animals. Lucky for us, two of them have landed right here in the Maryland Zoo! Meet Wallace and Gromit!
With the weather warming up in the DMV, the region is taking note of springtime fun! We've compiled in-person and virtual events happening in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia this weekend, April 23–25.
Pride Month is held annually each June to celebrate equality for the LGBTQ community. To show solidarity, Kellogg's is doing what they do best—creating a tasty cereal for an important cause!
The mural resides across from the Anne Arundel County Courthouse. This is the same non-profit that painted the massive mural of Breonna Taylor last summer.
The mid-Atlantic loves its seafood—think crab cakes and fried catfish—but it also really likes barbecue. Thankfully, you don't have to choose between the two when The Fishin' Pig is around, and lucky for us, they're expanding their tasty offerings in the Virginia area!
Highlights include a wine festival, shopping pop-up, and a virtual 5K for a well-known charity. Here's your weekend roundup for Friday, April 9, to Sunday, April 11.
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.
In the wake of the Boulder, Colorado, shooting that claimed 10 lives, Governor Ralph Northam has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in remembrance of the victims. The order runs through Saturday, March 27.
