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 State Fair of Virginia, one of the Commonwealth's prized traditions, has officially been canceled due to the coronavirus. The fair was originally scheduled for September 24 to October 3, 2020, at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County. It will return in 2021 on the same date.
As they blow out the candles for their 83rd birthday, Krispy Kreme is surprising their fans with a sweet deal this week: BOGO doughnuts! No invite necessary!
In a rare move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is delaying the 2021 Academy Awards due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The Oscars plan to air on April 25, 2021.
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.
Instead of gathering at the now-canceled Rolling to Remember rally in D.C., riders can complete a solo 22-mile ride to honor missing servicemembers and maintain distance during COVID-19.
