Takoma Park Fri. Apr 24 2026 Silver Spring’s Secret: The Magic of Showing Up The world’s #1 most diverse city is also its #3 most generous. In schools and parks, Silver Spring has turned "neighborly love" from a Sunday chore into a daily reflex. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Fri. Apr 24 2026 A Curated List of Things to Do in the DC Area This Weekend Friday, April 24 – Sunday, April 26 Kick off the weekend Friday at Strathmore for the 10th Annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards featuring nine talented DMV finalists. Also, review the other select events coming up. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Thu. Apr 23 2026 Sweet Heat and Heritage: A Regional Flavor Map From mambo sauce to award-winning Ethiopian blends, DMV artisanship transforms local carryout roots into premium, small-batch culinary trends Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Wed. Apr 22 2026 Nine DMV Songwriters: The Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards Nine DMV songwriters—from a 14-year-old prodigy to a Howard jazz vocalist—hit the Strathmore stage. Catch the 10th Annual Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards! Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Tue. Apr 21 2026 The Root System: Inside D.C.'s Underground Plant Swap Network From the "Plant Aunties" of 1960s Shepherd Park to today’s digital exchanges, D.C.’s plant swaps have been about neighborly generosity, food sovereignty and community. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Mon. Apr 20 2026 Before It's Gone: The Fading Footprint of Neighborhood Hardware Does a store lose its soul when the name on the ledger changes? When it comes to hardware stores, true local literacy lives in the hands of people, not in systems. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Sun. Apr 19 2026 What to do in Takoma Park - Monday, Apr 20 - Thursday, Apr 23 Check out our community calendar to find out what's happening this week. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Fri. Apr 17 2026 District of Bass: The Style and Power of DMV’s Female Bassists From jazz veterans to indie-rock leaders, DC’s female bassists are at the forefront of the city’s musical and visual identity. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Thu. Apr 16 2026 What to do in the DMV - Friday, Apr 17 - Sunday, Apr 19 Live music, Afrobeat dancing, bluegrass, swing dancing, and Emancipation Day celebrations fill the DMV weekend from Friday through Sunday. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Thu. Apr 16 2026 The Sweet Slice of Spring: A Pie Lover's Guide to the DMV Explore Spring pies, from classic apple and strawberry to Maryland’s historic White Potato Pie. Discover Caribbean and Ethiopian pastries and the desserts in the DMV. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Wed. Apr 15 2026 The DMV Reset: Meet the Leaders Rewiring Local Business Networking From corporate pivots to Hera Hub DC, the DMV’s dual-track networking is the secret to surviving job cuts and the AI era. Eme Awa Editor
Takoma Park Tue. Apr 14 2026 The Social Rhythm: Why DMV Dance Floors are the Ultimate Friendship Hubs Ditch the screen for the dance floor! The DMV’s salsa and swing scenes are perfect for meeting new people—no partner or rhythm required. Eme Awa Editor