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Local transgender advocate honored for her efforts to support the LGTBQ+ community

Credit: AFP via Getty Images/ANDREW THOMAS

Local transgender advocate honored for her efforts to support the LGTBQ+ community

Bug season begins: Drought-stressed DC trees face new invasion

Bug season begins: Drought-stressed DC trees face new invasion

‘Slay and Sauté’ culinary program teaches homeless LGBTQ+ youth cooking and life skills

‘Slay and Sauté’ culinary program teaches homeless LGBTQ+ youth cooking and life skills

DC unveils a plan loaded with must-see summer events — and heightened security

DC unveils a plan loaded with must-see summer events — and heightened security

National Memorial Day Parade

May 26

Thousands attend Memorial Day parade to honor soldiers who fought and died for America

‘A touch of home in a combat zone’: Vietnam veterans remember those who lost their lives in service

‘A touch of home in a combat zone’: Vietnam veterans remember those who lost their lives in service

More Holiday News

Best times to travel home on Memorial Day

Best times to travel home on Memorial Day

Poppy Wall of Honor displayed on National Mall for Memorial Day

Poppy Wall of Honor displayed on National Mall for Memorial Day

Mission is not over for living WWII vets

Mission is not over for living WWII vets

Here’s how Memorial Day is being honored in the DC area

Here’s how Memorial Day is being honored in the DC area

A century later: Black Civil War soldiers to receive veteran headstones

A century later: Black Civil War soldiers to receive veteran headstones

‘Blessing of the Bikes’ ceremony kicks off ‘Rolling to Remember’ events honoring veterans

‘Blessing of the Bikes’ ceremony kicks off ‘Rolling to Remember’ events honoring veterans

Lower gas prices are encouraging some people to travel for Memorial Day weekend

Lower gas prices are encouraging some people to travel for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, what’s closed around DC area

Memorial Day 2025: What’s open, what’s closed around DC area

Learn the story of the man who is credited with starting Memorial Day

Learn the story of the man who is credited with starting Memorial Day

Gasoline prices are falling as millions prepare for Memorial Day travel

Gasoline prices are falling as millions prepare for Memorial Day travel

Heading to Ocean City? Expect lane closures on US 50 bridge this summer

Heading to Ocean City? Expect lane closures on US 50 bridge this summer

The do’s and don’ts of Mother’s Day gifts

The do’s and don’ts of Mother’s Day gifts

Mother’s Day comes early for DC and Maryland women looking for fresh start

Mother’s Day comes early for DC and Maryland women looking for fresh start

Considering flowers for mom this Mother’s Day? Be prepared for higher prices

Considering flowers for mom this Mother’s Day? Be prepared for higher prices

Children participate in the annual White House Easter Egg Roll

April 21

We have Congress to thank for the White House Easter Egg Roll

How eggs laid by bunnies became part of Easter

How eggs laid by bunnies became part of Easter

These alternatives to traditional Easter eggs could save you money

These alternatives to traditional Easter eggs could save you money

Who will headline All Things Go music festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion?

Who will headline All Things Go music festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion?

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