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.
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.
Launched even before the coronavirus pandemic hit, the Senior Call Check Program is a free service for Maryland seniors. It has seen a major spike in sign-ups since the start of the pandemic.
In an effort to lift people's spirits, DoubleTree by Hilton, the hotel chain famous for welcoming their guests with fresh cookies, has officially released their chocolate chip cookie recipe.
Country star Dolly Parton encourages people to "keep the faith" during the coronavirus pandemic. Now she's putting a dollar amount to it—$1 million to be exact.
Face masks found in the National Cathedral crypt were obtained over a decade ago to prepare the church's clergy members for the Avian flu (H5N1) sweeping the globe at the time. The church donated the masks on Wednesday to two D.C. hospitals.
If you're craving some southern hospitality in the morning, look no further than Pillsbury. They've just unveiled their newest flavor to kick off the warm season ahead, Peaches & Cream Cinnamon Rolls!
