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Meet Leenika! She is a recent graduate from the illustrious Hampton University and is ready to burst into the journalism world. Her love for storytelling stems from her childhood love of reading books. Now, she hopes to one day impact the world with her words, just like the authors she read has done.
Happy National Taco Day! From birria to al pastor, SoCal taco spots have something for everyone. If you are looking for a taco fix, check out these great shops, trucks and restaurants. Remember, you can always share your favorite spots with #abc7eyewitness.
The last year saw a home-buying frenzy. What can buyers and sellers expect this spring and summer? Montgomery County-based realtor Flo Williams has six predictions for the upcoming season, as well as some advice for those looking to buy or sell. First-time buyers can expect a less-competitive market Some 72 million millennials took the real [...]
A recent national poll found that 68 percent of Washington-area Jews feel the Jewish community is "better" at disability inclusion compared to five years ago. There's still room for improvement in including people with disabilities among the ranks of rabbis and the staff of Jewish organizations.
Imagine munching on some tasty tacos in L.A. on Monday, then chowing down on some Cantonese in Las Vegas on Wednesday. That's what the Tripping Kosher team gets to do as they document some of the best kosher restaurants across the country with their web series. "It was always meant to be this.
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine persists into its fourth week, many Americans are searching for ways to help refugees. One local realtor has tapped into his international network to help find housing and other assistance for those fleeing the country. "It's more than just about the Ukrainian people.
SoCal Stories
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- It's finally safe to enter the water as the last shark from the 1975 "Jaws" film has found a new home. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures installed the full scale model nicknamed "Bruce the Shark" to be a part of its permanent collection on November 20.
Claire C. of Irvine was just enjoying her cartoons when her mom suggested she enter Juicy Juice's "Happy Artist" contest. Now, after winning her age group, she'll be able to see her artwork featured on juice packs across the country in 2022.
PALM SPRINGS (KABC) -- For nearly a year, most of our public spaces could be described as "deserted." Now, after two years Desert X has returned to Coachella Valley with exhibits that explore this idea while providing viewers with a COViD-safe experience.
Baltimore News Articles
BALTIMORE - KIPP Baltimore is relocating to an improved facility in West Baltimore. Construction for the new school will finish before the start of the 2019-2020 academic year. The charter school is moving from its location on Greenspring Avenue to just three miles up the street at the former Walbrook High School.
BALTIMORE - Port Discovery gave its special guests a sneak peek into its two new exhibits, "SkyClimber" and "The S.S Friend Ship" on Tuesday. "We really want children to dream big and have fun here," said Casey Roberts, the communications and marketing specialist for Port Discovery.
Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but it also be hazardous . It's important to make sure we protect our four-legged family members from these potential dangers. On a 77 degree day, asphalt in direct sunlight can heat up to 125 degrees!
BALTIMORE - Two organizations are hoping to impact the Park Heights community through their summer initiatives. Their programs both teach the next generation lifelong skills and bring positivity back into the Northwest Baltimore Neighborhood. Sisters Saving the City Inc. took 50 youths from ages 13-21 and introduced them to businesses in fields spanning from S.T.E.A.M to entrepreneurial venues.
BALTIMORE - Don't miss out on all the fun happening at Artscape this weekend because of the heat! While the bulk of artists are outside along North Charles Street and Mount Royal Avenue, there will be plenty of things to do in the shade.
Lifestyle Articles
After decades of wearing blouses and suits, retiring means you never have to dress up again if you don't want to. Not sure where to start when it comes to downsizing your wardrobe? The image consultant Lynne Glassman, also known as the Doctor of Dress, offers some of the tips she gives her recently retired [...]
Winter is all about staying in and getting cozy, and while we love that, binging Netflix and napping on the couch can get a bit old after a while. If you experience those all-too-common Winter blues, we can't think of a better way to cheer up than with - yep, you guessed it - food.
Do you ever feel like you spend way too much time on your smartphone? From emails to social media to apps, thinking about going without our devices for long periods of time can be a little bit scary. If you want to stay connected but seriously strip down the ways you use technology, we may have found the perfect phone for you.
Sexual health is a taboo, yet an important topic. It is also a very complex topic, which can lead to misinformation being passed along as the truth. We are living in a time where STD rates in the United States are at the highest they have ever been.
Miss Black History Month already? Were 28 days too short for you to enjoy the beautiful history of the black experience? Well, you don't have to take a trip to your library archives to learn more about black history. All you need is a Netflix account!
Don't you just hate it when a makeup brand's shade range goes from 50 shades of white, to one shade of tan-ish and one shade of somewhat brown? Or when a brand waits months after its release to extend its shade range?
Profiles
Lifelong Montgomery County resident Grace Rivera-Oven doesn't just wear many hats. She wears a cape. As executive director of the Upcounty Consolidation Hub, in Germantown, she works hands on to help serve 1,300 families food and other essentials each week. Her interest in food insecurity started during high school, when she began volunteering at soup [...]
Montgomery County stories
It's cherry blossom season! And here's a secret: You don't have to travel to Washington's Tidal Basin to see the pink-and-white-flowered trees, as there are a ton of places right here in the county to appreciate these natural beauties. Don't know where to find the trees?
Davi Walders spent years writing for other people as an educator. Now, she writes books about overlooked women whose stories are not well known, if at all. Walders spent 15 years researching women who resisted during the Holocaust for her poetry collection "Women Against Tyranny."