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Brianna Persons
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.
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Sunday Funday: Alexandria Makers Market Is Bringing Holiday Bliss on Nov. 24
From 12 to 6 p.m. on November 24, shop till you drop for locally made goods and participate in DIY craft demos at the Alexandria Makers Market!
Our Marylanders Then: Sideshow Performer Johnny Eck
Baltimore-born performer Johnny Eck made a name for himself in the 1932 film "Freaks."
10 Things You Have to Do in the DMV This Weekend (November 15–17)
Grab your coat and your warmest hat—This weekend, it's all about staying cozy! Here are our top 10 picks for what you should do in the DMV this weekend, November 15–17!
Kick Off the Holidays With 'Zoo Lights' at the National Zoo, Nov. 29
One of the season's most anticipated events is starting off with a bang with new light installations, delicious treats, and a cozy artisanal marketplace. Here's everything you need to know about Zoo Lights at the National Zoo!
10 Things You Have to Do in the DMV This Weekend (November 8–10)
The holiday season is taking off in the DMV with markets, food festivals, and ice-skating! Here are 10 of the best things you need to do this weekend!
5 Best Bookstores in Maryland
Whether you enjoy reading sci-fi, horror, or literary classics, your reading list will expand with a stop at any of these Maryland bookstores.
'Zoo Zoom'—The Maryland Zoo's Wildest Run—Will Take Place Nov. 17!
Hop, jump, and sprint your way through an 8K or one-mile Family Fun Run on the grounds of the Maryland Zoo, at Zoo Zoom on Sunday, November 17!
10 Things You Have to Do in the DMV This Weekend (November 1–3)
Happy November! Your weekend roundup is here! Check out all the things happening in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, this weekend, November 1–3.
Baltimore Craft Beer Festival—the City's Largest—Is Happening November 2!
Brews, bites, and a spirits showcase are on the menu for this year's Baltimore Craft Beer Festival in Canton Waterfront Park.
10 Things You Have to Do in the DMV This Weekend (October 25–27)
Get into the Halloween spirit with ghost tours, parades, and more—the weekend before All Hallows' Eve! Here are the 10 best events going on in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia this weekend.
Our Marylanders Now: Composer Philip Glass
Baltimore-born composer Philip Glass has written operas, symphonies, and scores for popular films.
National Zoo Panda 'Bei Bei' Relocating to China Next Month
Bei Bei, a Giant Panda from the National Zoo, will make the long trek to China as part of a breeding agreement between the United States and China.
Lay's Does the Unthinkable, Unveiling a Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup-Flavored Chip
Who doesn't like grilled cheese and tomato soup? It's cozy, it's delicious, and it's about to become your favorite on-the-go snack, courtesy of Lay's.
Our Marylanders Then: Benjamin Banneker
Maryland-born polymath Benjamin Banneker wrote almanacs and assisted in surveying the District of Columbia.
Our Marylanders Now: Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates
Writer and Baltimore native Ta-Nehisi Coates won the "Genius Grant" MacArthur Fellowship in 2015.
10 Things You Have to Do in the DMV This Weekend (October 11–13)
Fall festival season has officially arrived in the DMV. Here's your weekend roundup for all the fun events happening Friday, October 11, to Sunday, October 13.
'Light City' and 'Baltimore Book Festival' Will Enlighten Inner Harbor, Nov. 1–10
Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts is lighting the way for creative entertainment in the city by combining two festivals: the 24th annual Baltimore Book Festival and Light City, November 1–10! Experience jaw-dropping light installations along Baltimore's Inner Harbor and then explore the hub of best-selling authors.
Our Marylanders Then: Painter Charles Willson Peale
Maryland-born painter Charles Willson Peale founded the first museum in the United States.
10 Things You Have to Do in the DMV This Weekend (October 4–6)
Happy October! The month's just started, but already it's starting to look like Halloween in the DMV! Whether you're interested in a spooky light display or beer festival, there's plenty of fun to be had this weekend! Here's your weekend roundup for Friday, October 4, to Sunday, October 6.
Drink Up at the Annapolis Harvest Brew Festival on October 13
Chesapeake Brewing Company will be hosting the ultimate harvest beer bash at the Annapolis Harvest Brew Festival on Sunday, October 13.
Car Lovers, Rejoice: Ocean City's 'Endless Summer Cruisin' Will Hit the Road October 10–13!
Coast by the slickest hot rods, classics, and everything in between at Ocean City's biggest car hub, "Endless Summer Cruisin."
New Harriet Tubman Center Draws Big Crowds in Dorchester County
The museum is one of 36 sites located on Maryland's Eastern Shore exploring abolitionist Harriet Tubman's heroic life.
10 Things You Have to Do in the DMV This Weekend (September 27–29)
Cultural festivals, crafts, and lots of Oktoberfest beer could be all yours this weekend!
'Night of the Living Zoo'—The National Zoo Is Hosting an Adult Halloween Party on Oct. 25
Featuring dancing, drinks, and adorable zoo animals, the National Zoo's adult Halloween party on October 25 is destined to be a scream.
Shop Local and Sustainably at 'Made Marketplace: Elkridge Fall Festival' on Oct. 20
This October, experience the beauty of Maryland with locally-made goods, food, and music at the Elkridge Fall Festival, held at the historic Elkridge Furnace Inn.
10 Fun Things You Have to Do in the DMV This Weekend (Sept. 20–22)
From food festivals to fiestas, here's what's happening this weekend in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia!
'Paws Up' at The Maryland Zoo's OktoBEARfest October 19!
Release your inner party animal with beer samples, food, and live music while supporting a great cause at the Maryland Zoo!
Our Marylanders Now: Tori Amos
Singer (and famous Marylander!) Tori Amos was accepted into the Peabody Conservatory of Music at just 5 years old.
10 Things to Do in the DMV This Weekend (September 13–15)
Get your fill of seafood feasts, comedy night, and more this weekend in the DMV.
Elegance and Intrigue Abound at the Embassy of Italy's Venetian Ball, October 5
This fall, don your finest evening wear and stroll through the luxurious grounds of Venice right here in D.C., at the Embassy of Italy's Venetian Ball!
Dolly Parton's Literacy NonProfit Has Supplied 1 Million Free Books to DC Children
Around 35,000 kids in D.C. are registered in the country music star Dolly Parton's literacy program, which has given out one million books since 2016.
10 Things to Do in the DMV This Weekend (Sept. 6–8)
The National Folk Festival, the Maryland Seafood Festival, and Adams Morgan Day: Let's start this DMV weekend off right.
Our Marylanders Then: Novelist James M. Cain
Novelist James M. Cain's pulp stories inspired the noir genre. He was born in Annapolis, Maryland.
Our Marylanders Then: Guitarist John Fahey
He grew up outside D.C. in Takoma Park, Maryland.
10 Things to Do in the DMV This Weekend (Aug. 30–Sept. 2)
Here are our top picks for fun things to do this Labor Day weekend!
Our Marylanders Now: David Simon, Creator of 'The Wire'
Writer/producer David Simon got his start at the Baltimore Sun.
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