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.
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center has experienced unprecedented revenue loss from the pandemic, and to offset the damage, they're seeking the city's help.
Kick 2021 off with something fun, courtesy of our weekend roundup! This weekend, January 1–3, there's a wind-down of holiday light shows and craft fairs, as well as a virtual edition of DC's New Year's bash.
Between outdoor holiday markets, festive light displays, or a virtual visit with Santa, the DMV has no shortage of holiday cheer this year! Here's your weekend roundup for Friday, December 11, to Sunday, December 13.
Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation is bringing cats and dogs out of state into the NoVA region to be adopted. Their heartwarming missions have been aided by the uptick in adoptions inspired, in part, by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The people have spoken: after putting it up to a vote, the National Zoo has finally revealed the baby panda's name, and we think it's a wonderful choice. Hint: it translates to "little miracle" in Mandarin!
Customers can get dine-in and carryout service for Turkey Day this year. Here are the restaurants in Baltimore that will help you with Thanksgiving dinner.
The museum and brewery are launching the "Hoptimist Holiday Market" for a hoppin' virtual shopping experience. Skip the crowds and shop from the comfort of your couch!
Everyone loves ice cream, and Baskin-Robbins has a treat made to impress this holiday season: the Turkey Ice Cream Cake! This gobble-worthy cake is sure to turn heads!
Smells like existential dread! Whiskey River Soap Co. makes snarky products for cynics and cynics-at-heart. Their playful range of candles, soap, and bath bombs have hilarious names and equally-funny descriptions that will have you rolling.
Cozy up this season with the scent of Mountain Dew and Hawaiian Punch! 716 Candles Co. is an Etsy shop creating candles that smell like your favorite soda or booze.
When a black cat crosses your path ... give them snuggles. A black kitten who faced multiple setbacks at a Virginia shelter is giving us the warm fuzzies after finally being adopted by a Baltimore couple.
Reports of undelivered mail found in a Virginia Beach dumpster has spurred an investigation by the U.S. Postal Service. Officials say no sensitive materials were reported at the scene.
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!
