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Bryan and Michael Voltaggio's first restaurant, Voltaggio Brothers at MGM National Harbor, has always been intended to serve as an elevated dining option that offers delectable food, while providing nostalgia and flair, like Voltaggi'Os, a tasty twist on SpaghettiO's, and there's the Blue Crab Pop Tart. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

Food, Lifestyle

Brothers Michael and Bryan Voltaggio Welcome Diners to Their Home Away from Home at MGM National Harbor

by Micha GreenAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

From left: Sherry Williams, Tyler Frost, Taylor Frost and coach Lee James pose with championship trophies in Eastern High's trophy room. (Demarco Rush/The Washington Informer)

Education, Lifestyle

Frost Brothers Bring National Championships to D.C.’s Eastern High Through Esports

by Demarco RushAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

"MJ The Musical," starring Elijah Johnson (center) as Michael Jackson, follows the development of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour and offers audiences a look into the creative mind and direction that catapulted the King of Pop into legendary status. (Courtesy of MJ The Musical via Instagram)

Lifestyle, Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 15-18

by Jada IngletonAugust 14, 2024August 16, 2024

Makers Union serves a Hickory House Smoked Salmon over creamy mushroom quinoa, green beans, and mustard vinaigrette. (Courtesy of Makers Union)

Food, Lifestyle

The Eating is Great During RAMW’s Summer Restaurant Week, Aug. 12 to 18

by Brenda C. SilerAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

**FILE** Plaque of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on sidewalk where shooting incident occurred ( LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

Lessons Still Being Learned in Ferguson, Missouri 10 Years After Michael Brown Jr.’s Death

by Brenda C. SilerAugust 9, 2024August 9, 2024

Four-time Grammy winner and trailblazing rapper Missy Elliott began her debut tour on July 7, and will stop at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Aug. 8. (Courtesy of Ticketmaster)

Lifestyle, Things to Do DMV

Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Aug. 8-11

by Jada IngletonAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Annual DC Black Film Festival Aims to Amplify the Voices of Black Filmmakers

by Brenda C. SilerAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Grammy-award winning jazz artist Samara Joy and internationally celebrated DJ D-Nice will take the stage as part of the 2024 DC Jazz Fest. (Courtesy photo)

Get Ready for DC Jazz Fest’s Epic 20th Anniversary

by Brenda C. SilerAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Hen Quarter Prime has a huge Saturday and Sunday brunch featuring a number of dinner menu items, plus a huge selection of seafood, Sammy’s Fried Chicken, a bagel and waffle bar, and a build-your-own Titos Bloody Mary Bar. The restaurant is in the Southwest Waterfront area of D.C. near Audi Field. (Courtesy of Hen Quarter Prime)

Food, Lifestyle

Fine Dining Comes to the Southwest Waterfront Area

by Brenda C. SilerAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

Yamiche Alcindor of NBC News Washington; Joy Reid, host of MSNBC’s “The ReidOut;” Antonia Hylton, NBC News correspondent; Trymaine Lee, NBC News correspondent; and Leroy Chapman Jr. of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution during a panel discussion on Aug. 1 titled “Reclaiming Our History, Reporting Our Truth.” (Jada Ingleton/The Washington Informer)

NABJ Offers Black Journalists Fellowship, Career-Growth Opportunities

by Jada IngletonAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024