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Juneteenth 2021: DC region event, festival and exhibit guide 06/19/2021 07:00am • The D.C. region is set to commemorate Juneteenth — also known as Emancipation Day — with an array of events, festivals and exhibits this year. And with coronavirus health restrictions easing, many of the scheduled events will be live and in person. Juneteenth marks the date — June 19,1865 � How long does it take to build muscle? 06/14/2021 08:00am • Everyone knows that bulking up and building strong muscles doesn't happen overnight. But if after weeks of working hard in the weight room, you flex in the mirror and see only a little bump, you might get frustrated and lose motivation. Earlier during your workout, you might have thought you were Two-wheeled Brood X commuters: 'Least of concerns is going to be the cicadas' 06/11/2021 08:49am • With the presence of Brood X cicadas, windshield wipers are getting a workout in cars and trucks — but commuters on motorcycles and scooters don't have that luxury. The thought — and reality — of having a large insect splat against a person's body is messy, but should be a laundry concern, 5 signs your workouts are working that have nothing to do with a scale 06/09/2021 04:36am • Editor's note: Stephanie Mansour, host of "Step It Up with Steph" on PBS, is a health and wellness journalist and a consultant and weight loss coach for women. What happens when you're feeling physically good, happy with the progress you're making in your workouts and healthy diet, but step on th Software developer Enovational moves HQ to Franklin Square 06/08/2021 10:40am • Software and digital services company Enovational will relocate its headquarters to the top six floors of a recently renovated D.C. office building near Franklin Square named after Alexander Graham Bell. The Aleck building, at 1400 L St. NW is a few blocks from one of Bell’s first laboratories Exercise Tips While Traveling 06/07/2021 12:00am • As travel restrictions are lifted -- or at least loosened -- in many places around the U.S. and the rest of the world, people are starting to plan vacations, road trips and even business trips. Pandemic aside, many people struggle with maintaining an exercise routine -- or a healthy eating plan -- Sun, sweat, a go-go beat and vaccinations on BLM Plaza 06/05/2021 03:59pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '6169765f-9bd2-4b64-ac56-b3faf94c9469' }).render("706153637d6e02d");}); The word jab — as in an injection and al Washington Football Team heading to Richmond for shortened stay 06/04/2021 09:08am • The Washington Football Team is returning to Richmond for its training camp, but instead of a two-week stay, it will only hold practices in Virginia’s capital city from Tuesday, July 27 to Saturday, July 31. "Going away for Training Camp has always been something I find valuable and believe is 3 Reasons You've Hit a Weight-Loss Plateau -- and How to Break Through 06/03/2021 12:00am • In the first weeks or months of your weight-loss journey, the regular scale routine can feel intoxicating. Each time, the number reads a little lighter than before. You share your week-by-week numbers with your friends and family; they congratulate you on your success. Sure, weight loss isn't easy, Home Remedies for Yeast Infections 06/02/2021 12:00am • Women: If you've ever had a burning or itching sensation or thick discharge down below, then you likely know the discomfort and frustration of a yeast infection. According to the Office on Women's Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, yeast infections -- also called vulvovagin Exercise and COVID-19 05/24/2021 12:00am • Last August, Lauren Bull, an 18-year-old freshman soccer player at Bloomsburg University in eastern Pennsylvania, tested positive for COVID-19. After two weeks in quarantine, she went for a light jog and had to stop. She felt out of breath, pressure in her chest and a rapid heart rate. Furthermore, Ways to Shift Your Mindset for Better Weight Loss 05/21/2021 12:00am • Losing weight is about more than just diet and exercise. If losing weight were easy, there wouldn't be so many diets and approaches to choose from. Every diet and weight-loss strategy has its pros and cons, but for any to really work, you've got to get your mind right."Shifting your mindset about ho Hogan to sign bills on alcohol delivery extension, repeal of state song Tuesday 05/17/2021 05:59pm • More than 200 bills are going to become law in Maryland starting Tuesday. Gov. Larry Hogan is scheduled to sign 222 bills into law in Annapolis. Among those bills is the Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act, named for the late University of Maryland football player. McNair was an 18-year-ol Despite tumultuous week, Bob Baffert touts top two horses at the Preakness … away from Pimlico 05/13/2021 05:59pm • “Bob Baffert does it again.” Those were the words of Larry Collmus as Medina Spirit crossed the finish line first at this year’s Kentucky Derby. Who would have thought that phrase now has two meanings? Seven Derby wins for Baffert, and now five medication violations in a little over a ye Extra-loud music does not inspire more intense workouts 05/10/2021 08:11pm • Gyms are among businesses that will be opening fully in D.C. on May 21 and when they do, a Maryland expert on hearing damage wants gym managers to reflect upon how loud to play music. Working up a sweat in spinning class doesn't have to be dangerous. "Our study shows that lowering music level