“The Great Resignation”  Hits DC

DC Life Magazine 3/21 8:13P Eugene Smith

As the phenomenon of The Great Resignation sweeps across the nation, Washington, D.C. is not immune to its effects. Learn about how this trend is impacting the nation s capital and what it means for businesses and workers alike. How The Great...

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A Touch of Teal 3/21 2:28P Katie

Happy spring! Here in the DC area, this winter was extremely mild – we only got a couple of flurries and it has been unseasonably warm. Of course, today it s rather chilly, but I have my eye on some...

700 new e-bikes coming to D.C. in part of Bowser's downtown push

The Washington Times (Culture) 3/21 9:11A Vaughn Cockayne

Another 700 new electric bikes will be gracing Washington D.C. streets in the coming weeks as Mayor Muriel Bowser tries to coax residents downtown.

A Girls’ Weekend at The Greenbrier

A Touch of Teal 3/19 2:41P Katie

Over MLK Day weekend, my sisters and I headed to White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia to check into America s Resort,  The Greenbrier ! Jennifer and I were lucky enough to visit The Greenbrier five...

The Perfect Dress for a Beach Vacation

A Touch of Teal 3/17 2:46P Katie

Earlier this month, my sisters and I took a five-day trip to Cap Cana, Dominican Republic. It was  such an amazing vacation — and I felt like I really came back refreshed and recharged, a rarity for...

9 Foods With Deceiving Names

DC Life Magazine 3/16 7:13P Dan Fecht

That s it. We ve all had enough. We ve had enough of being fooled by the names of certain foods. And we re not going to take it any longer. Here is a list of 9 food items that aren t fully telling you...

Swingers Crazy Golf Extends to Navy Yard DC

DC Life Magazine 3/16 3:15P Monika Pearson

Matt Grech-Smith of Swingers Crazy Golf I spoke with Matt Grech-Smith, co-founder and co-CEO of Swingers Crazy Golf, a creative mixture of miniature golf. It combines a party atmosphere with gourmet...

Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Review

Cobalt Chronicles 3/4 10:20A Ashlee

Turn on your JavaScript to view content This post was originally published in September 2018. As of 2023, I ve now visited Baha Mar four times. I ve since updated the post to reflect additional things...

A Winter Retreat to Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel

A Touch of Teal 2/27 10:56A Katie

Several weekends ago, my sister Lindsey and I checked into Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel  for an amazing winter retreat, and I am excited to share about our trip with you today. Located just an hour...

Mariel Hemingway Launches Highly Anticipated Book Club

DC Life Magazine 2/26 3:26P Dan Fecht

Mariel Hemingway is one of the foremost advocates of mental health awareness in this day and age. She has been consistently sharing the optimism and promise of life with a world swimming more and more through dire straits. As the granddaughter of...

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A Touch of Teal 2/17 12:17P Katie

TGIF! This is the first weekend night in  months that I don t have plans, and I am so excited for a lazy, cozy night at home. I am going to catch up on bad television and order sushi (and tater tot!)...

Elevated Football Party Ideas: How to Entertain Like a Rich Auntie

Alicia Tenise 2/9 1:00A Alicia

So, a really big football game is happening on February 12th have you heard of it? Admittedly, I m no football expert, but every Super Bowl, the snack spread is the MVP in my book. While I m sad that...

January Recap, Look Ahead to February

Cobalt Chronicles 2/3 9:49A Ashlee

This post may contain affiliate links. And just like that, the first month of the new year has come to a close! Work is generally slower the first month of the year, that rang true this year too. It s...

Bob Dylan: A Musical Contribution To Civil Rights

DC Life Magazine 2/3 8:56A Eugene Smith

Bob Dylan s Political Voice First off, Bob Dylan is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, known not just for his music, but also for his role in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. During this time, Dylan’s songs became...

50th Anniversary of Hip-hop Culture

DC Life Magazine 2/1 11:21A Eugene Smith

Today, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip-hop culture, a cultural movement that has had a tremendous impact on music, fashion, dance, and art. Hip-hop culture was born in the Bronx in the early...