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Beltsville’s Swahili Village Restaurant Is In The News!
A great meeting, in May, between a group of like-minded people such as Kevin Onyona, founder of the Swahili Village Restaurant here in the town of Beltsville, Maryland and with the philanthropists of Mr. Ray Chambers, Shaquille O'neale and the Martin Luther King family. This restaurant and its community initiatives...
Rides tip at Washington's Fourth of July carnival—6 injured
Malfunctioning Ride Injures Six at Independence Day Carnival. A ride malfunction at Oak Harbor's Independence Day Carnival left six people with minor injuries, officials said. The carnival closed Wednesday night after a spinning swing ride tipped over. Firefighters and paramedics treated the injured on-site. "This happened on a fairly tame...
Multiple Maryland Restaurants Make Eater’s “15 Hottest New Restaurants Around D.C.” List
Multiple Maryland restaurants made the latest Eater DC list pointing diners toward the 15 most intriguing or otherwise buzzworthy new restaurants in the D.C. area. In this situation, they’re all in one place– the new Solaire Social food hall at 8200 Dixon Ave in Silver Spring. Eater writes,...
Must-Try Vendors at Solaire Social Food Hall, According to Eater
The area’s culinary scene continues to garner local and national attention for its quality and diversity, with the newly-opened Solaire Social food hall recently ranked in Eater’s “Hottest New Restaurants Around D.C.” list. The monthly list features restaurants that have been open for six months or...
Did You Miss It? Fantasia Rocked ‘A Capitol Fourth’ with a Stunning National Anthem Performance [Video]
Fantasia has rendered her fair share of jaw-dropping renditions of the ‘Star Spangled Banner‘ over her 20-year career, but she arguably delivered her most memorable yet when she took to the West lawn of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. for Independence Day 2024. One of...
Kitty Post: Struggling to Keep Up
Beltsville Community Cats (BCC) has been serving Beltsville and the surrounding communities for over 5 years. During that time we have had a major impact on the community by: 1. Reducing the number of “community” (aka feral) cats in colonies through our trap, neuter, vaccinate, and release program; 2. Socializing hundreds of kittens born outside and facilitating their adoption into “forever” homes; 3. Taking in dozens of abandoned house cats and trying to find them more stable homes; 4. Providing medical care for dozens of injured and ill community cats; and 5. Providing education, training, and support for cat owners and lovers through monthly articles in the Beltsville News, public gatherings such as the Beltsville Festival, and other community events.
Exclusive: Dîner en Blanc is back in D.C.
Fancy flash mob picnic party Dîner en Blanc returns to D.C. on Saturday, September 21.Why it matters: Love it or love to hate on it, the globetrotting fête is always hugely popular and attracts thousands dressed in their blanc best.How it works: The all-white party, which started in Paris in the '80s, thrives on mystery. A location is revealed the day of — typically somewhere huge and photogenic, like the National Mall — and ticketholders flock to the setting with everything for a grand feast (BYO tables, chairs, oysters, decorative birds, etc.)Entry tickets ($52 per person) are available in phases....
Craving a unique frozen treat? Here’s the scoop on 14 supercool DC-area ice cream spots
Mother Nature is turning up the temps, so of course, it’s about that time for us to all scream for ice cream. For foodies and lovers of culinary variety, though, it can be a rocky road to finding an ice cream treat or flavor that has yet to dazzle and delight your summertime taste buds.
Giancarlo Esposito, Known for His Role as Gustavo Fring in Breaking Bad, to Appear at Montgomery College
Montgomery College will host “In Conversation with Giancarlo Esposito” at the Robert E Parilla Performing Arts Center in Rockville on Thursday, November 7. Esposito is best known for his role as Gustavo Fring in AMC’s “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.”. Per Montgomery College:...
Wilson Aquatic Center in DC reopening
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Nearly a year after D.C. was forced to close it, one of the District’s major indoor aquatics facilities will reopen. Thennie Freeman, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, said Friday that the Wilson Aquatic Center in Tenleytown would welcome people back on Sunday, July 7. The list of […]
People in DC hit pools, patios to beat extreme summer heat
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Lots of people spent the day outside despite the heat. Some chose to spend time on patios while others cooled off in the pool. Summertime brings people out no matter the temperature. That was the case at Dacha Beer Garden in Shaw, where some came specifically for the shade and […]
Movie Review: Mid America finally gets the Big Quake it Fears — “Continental Split”
In late 1811/early 1812, four powerful earthquakes shook the little-settled center of the then-young United States of America near New Madrid, Missouri. They were strong enough to “reverse the flow” of the Mississippi, or at least give the appearance of it, liquify a village and flatten structures anywhere near it.
Comedians with Disabilities Act brings standup comedy to Bowie Center for the Performing Arts
Laughter is truly the best medicine when you’re a comedian or a standup comedy fan living with disabilities. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Disability Services Department, which has served individuals with disabilities in Prince George’s County since 1974. To...
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