The GoFundMe says:

“Hi! My name is Kyara and I am a high school junior at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, MD. I am the Editor in Chief of La Esquina Latina, the Spanish language section of Silver Chips, our award-winning school’s . In the future, I want to study journalism to help my Latino community. I am hardworking, dedicated, and committed to social justice.

This year, I have the privilege to have been invited to attend the prestigious The School of the New York Times Summer Program. This is a dream come true. (more…)



Holi Union Market photo by HANG YUAN6

From a press release:

“Celebrate the Colors of Holi at Union Market on Friday, March 14! In partnership with RASA and DC Dosa, Union Market District invites you to the third annual vibrant celebration of Holi, the Festival of Colors. Get ready for an evening filled with authentic Indian flavors, great music, dancing, cocktails and lively festivities—including the joyful tradition of color throwing and other fun surprises. RSVP NOW!

This event is free to the public and will be a first-come, first-served for guests who wish to participate (the first 400 people in line will receive a t-shirt, color is available while supplies last). Participating vendors will have food and drinks available for purchase. Pro-tip: Wear whites that you don’t mind getting colorful. The colored powder is washable and non-toxic.

Suggested attire: Not your nicest whites, but the colored powder is washable and non-toxic.
Location: The Plaza, 1325 5th St NE (Behind Union Market)

SCHEDULE: (more…)


Thanks to Katherine for sending: “this guy chowing down on some vermin in Hill East! Please remind folks not to use rat poison so we can keep all these beautiful raptors safe!

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.


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