Excerpt: As summer temperatures soar in DC, it’s that time of year for residents to swap frenetic city streets for a leisurely stroll on the boardwalk near sandy dunes. And the great news is, DC is located within an easy drive of prime beaches in Delaware, Maryland,...
Excerpt: COLONIAL BEACH — From the rooftop of his new town house, Duke Dodson certainly does not mind the fine view of both the Potomac River, a few blocks to the east and, in another direction, Monroe Bay, where he and many other locals keep their boats. From his...
Excerpt: It takes time for anything to sink into the public’s consciousness. That has been the case of Juneteenth, which went from being an unofficial holiday to a federal holiday in June 2021. Juneteenth is the celebration of the day when Union Major General Gordon...
Excerpt: While Washington, DC is certainly not a beach town, there are plenty of family-friendly beaches near DC to spend the day or a weekend if you’re willing to make the drive. These range from smaller beaches on the Potomac River or the Chesapeake Bay that...
Excerpt: Virginia offers a wealth of popular tourism destinations such as Virginia Beach and Shenandoah National Park. While both are incredible places for a holiday, they tend to get booked early during high season. But no worries, Virginia has you covered. All...
