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The Irish Inn at Glen Echo
Don't wait for St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate your Irish-ness Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Provided If you are looking for some delicious food, great music, and true Irish bonhomie, you don’t have to look far: The Irish Inn at Glen Echo, located beside Glen Echo Park and serving folks across the metropolitan area, delivers. Proprietor Christy (Chris) Hughes was born in Ireland and attended Catering College in Athenry Co, Galway where he learned all aspects of the hospitality...
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Inspirational Homes
"Avatar Design Build” Takes Great Pride in Creating Award-Winning Homes Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Tony Powell From the first moment that Partap Verma discusses pursuing a custom-building project with local homeowners it is all about the intricate attention to detail. A multi-award-winning builder and designer, his passion started with sketching floor plans in his composition book in grammar school. Throughout his distinguished legal and diplomatic career, his dream of...
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Moving MoCo
The dynamic duo behind Mic's Moving and Roaming Darling Article by Meg Wendt | Photography by Provided In Montgomery County's vibrant small business community, two entrepreneurs stand out for their dedication and innovative spirit—Mic and Meg Wendt. Mic leads Mic's Moving, a company renowned for its customer-first approach, ensuring seamless local and long-distance moves for clients. Meg owns Roaming Darling, a professional organizing company specializing in concierge moves and senior...
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Nowruz
With the Persian calligrapher Nahid Boustani Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Provided Barely two months after observing Christmas, Hanukkah, and Ramadan, another venerable celebration is about to begin: Nowruz, an ancient festival over 3,000 years old. Although deeply rooted in Iranian culture, it is recognized by millions across Asia and other parts of the world, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Kazakhstan. The holiday is the highpoint of the Persian year and is secular...
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