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Hyattsville Animation Actor Helps Kids Find Their Voice at Workshop
At a workshop at the Hyattsville public library, the voice actor who from shows such as “Pokémon,” "One Piece" and "Winx Club: The Magic Is Back" taught the basics of the profession.
Though Beautiful, ‘Charlie Harper’ Could Do More
I am truly glad we got another Nick Robinson romance this year, but, like “Voicemails for Isabelle,” “Charlie Harper” did not live up to its full potential. “Charlie Harper” is beautiful, poignant and nostalgic in many ways but ultimately felt forgettable. While a sweet film, I…
‘Forgotten Island’ Is Tender, Heartwarming but Too Fast
I hate it when movies don’t go all the way. Sure, bad movies are frustrating, but nothing boils my blood more than seeing films, especially animated ones, sit on compelling narratives that are never fully explored. It’s quite fortunate, then, that “Forgotten Island” uses every…
On ‘Popstar,’ Tinashe Asserts Her Pop Sensibilities, for Better or Worse
Tinashe has occupied a semi-famous, semi-unknown spot in pop music for over a decade. On “Popstar,” she brands herself as above the fight for fame, effortlessly herself and fully immersed in her style. As for whether this confidence translates to a good project, “Popstar” answers…
A Beautiful Glitch, aespa Buffers When Loading Pitch Perfect Excellence
Electropop extraordinaires, aespa is a K-pop girl group that turns the modern digital world into exhilarating dance music. Now on their “SYNK: COMPLæXITY” world tour, the group brought their unique brand of pop to Capital One Arena on Sept. 22. The four-piece girl group,…
Woolly Mammoth’s Magical Venus
Imagine a circle of friends asking a new couple in their group, “How did you two get together?” Imagine the playful banter as the couple retells that fateful meeting.
Join The Pearl Escape Project for a Discussion on Race, Rights and Democracy
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and George Mason University Professor Dr. Michael Fauntroy for conversation about history, voting rights and political power ahead of the midterm elections this fall.
From a senior thesis to the big screen, GW alum documents life of a filmmaker
Ten years after her senior thesis about Barbara Hammer, a lesbian filmmaker, GW alum Brydie O’Connor is bringing her story to the big screen in O’Connor’s first feature documentary, “Barbara Forever.”
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Stopped by Hyattsville’s Cocineros This Week
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore stopped by Hyattsville's Cocineros restaurant for a chat with owner Carlos Alvarado on Wednesday.
Business Ins & Outs: Garage, Rag & Bone, Pop Mart, Dutch Darlings; IKEA
October begins with a few unique debuts. In: Garage Clothing on Saturday Garage Clothing will open on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 3295 M St. NW, in the former Club Monaco […]
Dead Man’s Run 5k at Congressional Cemetery
Join Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 to 7 p.m., for its annual fall 5k fundraiser.
Trump directed use of taxpayer money for ads praising his presidency
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump personally instructed his budget director to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency, setting in motion a $20 million contract that used funds from the Department of Homeland Security, according to people familiar with the…