-by Lori Grisham-
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(Image Courtesy Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library)
Johnny Mercer wrote lyrics to over a thousand songs — classics like “Moon River” and “Accentuate the Positive.” He performed many of the songs he wrote, won four academy awards and founded Capitol Records.
Born in 1909, this year marks the 100th anniversary of [...]

During inauguration weekend a group gathered on a D.C. sidewalk with a different sort of celebration in mind After practicing for less than an hour in an office, they took to the streets to celebrate inauguration in their own way: they were going to dance.
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Inaugural Dance Party from Jason [...]

-by Christopher Toothman-
I wandered down to the Tidal Basin in DC on Thursday to enjoy the sunset and to capture the finale of the peak bloom season of some 300 cherry trees that line the waterfront.
Each year, around April 4th, the trees bloom and attract thousands of visitors from all over the world.
The trees were [...]

-By Lauren Evans for NPR Opinion-
This weekend, I bought a newspaper.
Sure, I’ve bought them in the past. But this time, it was more than the simple business transaction it used to be. When I handed over my $1.50, I swelled with the same sense of noble do-gooding I feel when I donate money to save [...]