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The cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and National Mall in D.C. have reached peak bloom earlier than expected, the National Park Service announced Sunday.

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U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan wants Democrats to know that there are people from the Caribbean diaspora who live on the United States mainland and can help President Biden win reelection this November. He hopes to work with Wes Moore, another Black governor, to do this.

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With the deadline for filing taxes fast approaching on April 15, a financial planner in Prince George's County, Maryland, is warning people about scams to look out for during tax season.

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The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum is moving into the final stages of multiyear renovations which includes opening up new galleries and an IMAX theater in spring 2025.

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According to data from D.C. Police, there have been over 900 reported carjackings in the District this year amid the increase of crime in the city.

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Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of D.C. in support of Palestinians Saturday afternoon, and to call for a cease-fire in Gaza.

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With the winter season approaching, a local health expert is telling high-risk people to get the new COVID-19 booster shot to avoid serious illnesses.

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Antisemitic graffiti was found in a student dorm at American University in Northwest D.C. Thursday night, the school said.

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President Joe Biden delivered his commencement speech to Howard University's Class of 2023 at D.C.'s Capital One Arena.

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Orthodox Christian churches in Ethiopian, Eritrean, Greek, Russian and Serbian cultures will be celebrating their Easter on Sunday, April 16, in accordance with the Julian calendar instead of the Gregorian calendar.

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As March Madness gets underway, the University of Maryland Terrapins came up victorious while the University of Virginia and Howard University are eliminated from the tournament.

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The Washington Capitals had a special guest Friday when 10-year-old deaf actor Keivonn Woodard visited the practice facility in Arlington, Virginia.

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The Washington Commanders have hired Eric Bieniemy as their new offensive coordinator and assistant head coach.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore invited tennis star and Hyattsville native Francis Tiafoe to the State House Thursday morning and praised him for his accomplishments.

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Ethiopians, along with Eritrean, Greek, Russian, and Serbian Orthodox churches in the D.C. region and throughout the world celebrate their annual Christmas Day called Genna on Jan. 7.

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The coldest air of the season is descending on the D.C. area Sunday and threatens to end the growing season for the year.

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Two people were fatally shot Friday at a grocery store in Oxon Hill, Maryland, Prince George’s County police say.

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An Alexandria, Virginia-based group is helping children in need prepare for the new school year, by providing backpacks haircuts and school supplies.

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Len Bias will be posthumously inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame Oct. 13.

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Defensive end Ryan Kerrigan, who spent 10 of his 11 seasons with Washington, is hanging up his cleats.

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The trial of Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner is due to resume Thursday in Russia amid an escalation of protests about her detainment and heightened communication with the White House.

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The host of ‘Rolling with Ramos’ explains how her and late father shared a love of sports.

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Terrika Foster-Brasby Explains Her Unconventional Road to Sports Reporting

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Michael Habtemariam wants to pass the wealth down to his kids so they can do what they want to do. His dream is to build a Roaming Rooster in Ethiopia.

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The 5-foot-10, 175-pound left-handed shortstop-second baseman is one of the top prospects in the 2022 MLB Draft.

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The mother of NBA superstar Kevin Durant joined BNC host Tashanea Whitlow to discuss her battle and the importance of Black women having health care.

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On November 2, residents of Cleveland will select between two candidates who are both Democrats.

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It is located on 6544 Little River Turnpike in Alexandria, Virginia


The month of August has been a celebration of Black businesses as they are the bedrock of Black communities and America. According to an Annual Business Survey published in 2018, 124,551 employer firms were owned by African Americans. One of those Black-owned businesses is Granddaddy’s Skillet, which is known for its mouthwatering soul food. Their specialties include fried fish sandwiches, Granddaddy’s King Wings, Deacon Reid’s Meatloaf, Ma Led’s Turkey Wings, Beulah’s Salmon Cakes and their Kale & Quinoa Bowl. 

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On the latest episode of Listen In With KNN on Fox Sports 1340AM, host Kelsey Nicole Nelson welcomed Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv star forward and six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire to the show. 

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The National Cathedral Eagles are one of the most accomplished high school softball teams in Washington, D.C. — winning three consecutive DCSAA titles coming into the season. On Saturday, they added to that long list of accomplishments by capturing their fourth consecutive DCSAA championship. The Eagles knocked off the Georgetown Visitation Cubs, 2-1, in walk-off fashion.

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The Sidwell Friends Quakers defeated the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Lions on their home court, 58-33, on its Senior Night.  This conference game between two of the Top 10 ranked teams in DC started strong, but was a non-competitive contest from the second quarter on.

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The Gonzaga Eagles defeated the DeMatha Stags in the WCAC Final, 46-43, in a exciting finish. It was a rematch of the triple overtime game these teams played earlier in the year, and it did not disappoint. 

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