While your kids may be unable to sit on Santa’s lap this year, there are many ways to virtually visit him this holiday season. You can schedule a cameo or personalized message that will be sent to your child. You…
Veterans Community Project refuses to let any Veteran fall through the cracks
In honor of Veterans Day, we’d like to salute Veterans Community Project for their part in providing housing and offering walk-in support services to everyone who took the oath to serve America. Based in Kansas City, MO, Veterans Community Project…
Celebrate July 4th this weekend!
Even if you’re not in D.C., you can enjoy some July 4th festivities online. Celebratory events in DC this weekend include the Fyre Fest-like “Salute to America” on the Mall. If you’re looking for BBQ in DC, check out these 10 great…
Tech companies honor Juneteenth
“In the last couple of weeks, many tech companies have announced plans to make Juneteenth an official holiday for employees or recognize the day in some other way. Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square and Twitter, was the first major tech CEO…
Easter bunnies on lockdown wear face masks to support Belgian hospital
Belgian artisan chocolate maker Genevieve Trepant added face masks to her chocolate bunnies. Due to the coronavirus lockdown, she closed her workshop and opened an online store where she sells her bunnies for $13 each. She created the bunnies to…
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Take Action on MLK Day
Here are some lesson plans, project ideas and tips on how to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by engaging in community action that solves social problems and builds stronger communities.
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Google maps Thanksgiving search trends
Google Maps recently published a roundup of Thanksgiving travel tips, including the worst times to hit the road. Sorted by city, the data also shows the places people intend to visit throughout the holidays. bit.ly/2OQsCuW
On Veterans Day, 8 unforgettable photos of Americans returning from war
Prisoners of war cheer as their aircraft leaves Hanoi to return them home to the United States on Feb. 12, 1973. (U.S. Air Force) See more photos at The Washington Post.