Tag: DMV - The Diamondback

UMD alumna is first female to run youth mentorship, after-school programming foundation

Janaiha Bennett is an alumna of this university and the executive director of the Youth Leadership Foundation, in Washington, D.C., that provides mentoring to students in third to 12th grade who live in underrepresented communities.

Freelance Reporter
October 29, 2021

UMD student and his brother bring Clayboys Shave Ice to College Park

The McKinnon brothers bought Clayboys Shave Ice from its original owner. Now, the brothers plan to continue expanding the business across the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region.

Hannah Ziegler
October 18, 2021

Kickflips and protests: This DMV-based skate collective values inclusivity

Flo DMV makes it a mission to include those usually left out of mainstream skate culture.

Daryl Perry
September 7, 2021

The best D.C.-area thrift stores, ranked

Go get yourself a nice fall fit.

Audrey Decker
October 26, 2020

Pickle company turns into delivery service amid coronavirus outbreak

“I just drive around in my big van and fling pickles.”

Lexi Gopin
May 13, 2020

An interview with up-and-coming Prince George’s County rapper redveil

The 16-year-old wonderkid discusses his past, present and future in music.

Connor Senay
April 30, 2020

UMBC, Towson, Salisbury, American extend spring breaks as area coronavirus cases mount

Both universities cancelled classes as they prepare to move courses online.

Sahana Jayaraman
March 10, 2020

The best DMV modern art museum you’ve never heard of

Glenstone is a hidden gem in the DMV area.

Audrey Decker
December 2, 2019

Expanding the Capital Beltway won’t decrease traffic — but better public transit will

A bigger road is is just more investment in unsustainable transit.

Sonja Neve
September 12, 2019

DMV artist aims to spread love and inclusion through music

Ya Minko released his new record “TIRED” on Spotify and Soundcloud.

Audrey Decker
August 29, 2019