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A Maryland high school English teacher who teaches at International High School at Langley Park in Prince George’s County won the $1 million Global Teacher Prize from the Varkey Foundation for her work to help first generation students with college education. For the first time, the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will come from the state of Maryland. Dua Lipa in DC according to her instagram. She was in town to support the screening of the movie Hive, a story of a woman who starts her own business after her husband goes missing in the war in Kosovo. Lipa, who is of partial Kosovan descent shared on IG “ I hope it can help with the collective healing of families who were separated and people who lost their loved ones. “ For the second consecutive season, Juan Soto was honored as a Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Award winner for National League outfielders. DC creative agency No Kings Collective and Events DC are bringing together more than 100 artists and independent curators this weekend

Yesterday the National Cherry Blossom Festival announced its programming for 2022 with several in-person events. They are working with the Mayor’s office, the National Park Service, and other officials, partners, and stakeholders to plan a variety of safe, entertaining, and fun programming for the Festival that will unite communities, help support economic recovery, and embrace springtime in the District. It kicks off on March 20. Yesterday marked the first day DC became a two-area code city with the launch of the 771 area code. Squid Game 2 is coming! No release date but a confirmation from the director that Gi-hun will return. The porcupine population is growing in Virginia, we talked with Dr. Riley at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Center who is currently caring for a sick porcupine. Links: Squid Game 2: Squid Game 2 is Coming! National Cherry Blossom Festival: National Cherry Blossom Festival Blue Ridge Wildlife Center: Blue Ridge Wildlife Center From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in

For the first time in nearly 100 years, and as part of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial Commemoration, the public will be able to walk on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Plaza at Arlington National Cemetery and lay flowers in front of the Tomb on Nov. 9 and 10, 2021. Washington Spirit Is Heading to the Semi-Finals this weekend after their overtime win against North Carolina. Washington Nationals Juan Soto was named one of three finalists for the 2021 National League Most Valuable Player award, winners announced on November 18. DCA opened two new 50,000-square-foot security halls to help with passenger traffic just in time for the holidays. WMATA is testing two 7000 series trains with heavy boxes to simulate passengers with hopes to ease delays by December. 3 new Amazon stores are opening in the DC area, Gaithersburg, Logan Circle, and Columbia, MD. Tony Hawk was in DC over the weekend and left a skateboard at a park in Shaw for one lucky fan to find. Tommy McFly receives the first-ever

Colin Powell’s funeral is today at the National Cathedral; his son Michael and Madeline Albright are expected to speak, Presidents Biden and Bush also expected to attend. Big changes at the Wharf after Captain White’s Seafood Market pulls out their barges after a dispute over rent with the developer and the city. Speculation over who will replace FP in the booth to cover Nationals games for MASN- making the list are past players such as Zimmerman, Jayson Werth and pitcher Drew Storen. Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the country and DC Parks and Rec has noticed, there are currently 34 outdoor pickleball courts in DC, with plans to have courts in all 8 Wards by 2022. Billionaire Todd Boehly, part-owner of Lakers, Dodgers in talks to buy women’s soccer team the Washington Spirit, Boehly is originally from DC. This weekend is the wrap up of Southern Maryland Vegan restaurant week. Tommy talks with their founder Alissa Kircher from the Ruddy Duck in Solomon’s. Links: Captain White’s Seafood

Tommy and Kelly discuss conspiracy theories around the plot and characters on Squid Game. Kevin Hart pops up at the DC Improv to work on new material. House of Gucci with Lady Gaga will open in theaters in November, the book the script is based on has a DC connection, the author Sarah Forden is a reporter living in the area. A biracial American Girl Doll is inspired by environmental activist Sharon Dennis Wyeth, 73 who grew up spending time with her family on the Anacostia River. DC Night Market founded by Peter Chang from No Kings Collective is happening on Saturday, showcasing dozens of Asian inspired restaurants in an outdoor festival on Pennsylvania Ave. Links: Conspiracy Theories on Squid Game: Squid Game TikTok Conspiracies Kevin Hart at DC Improv: Kevin Hart at DC Improv New American Girl Doll from DC: < a href=”https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-new-environmentalist-for-the-next-generation-is-a-doll-and-shes-from-dc/2021/11/01/b0902a7e-3b38-11ec-a493-51b0252dea0c_story.html”>New American G

Election Day is here in Virginia, there are drink specials at Myron Mixon’s BBQ. The new National Christmas tree is here and planted on the White House lawn and Mariah Carey has announced that Christmas time is officially here. Her song, All I Want For Christmas, consistently hits number 1 every year and has made her over $60 million since its release 25 years ago. Merriam-Webster Announces 455 new words including amirite, dad bod, air fryer and TBH. Cox Farms in Centreville, VA will be smashing pumpkins this weekend. Yummy giveaways in Shaw neighborhood for their Eat, Drink, Shaw, Reimagined campaign. Links: Merriam-Webster Announces New Words: New Words in the Dictionary Mariah Carey Cashes In On Christmas Mariah Carey Says It’s Christmas Time Again New National Christmas Tree: New National Christmas Tree is Here Eat Drink SHAW, Reimagined: Eat Drink SHAW, Reimagined From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positiv

According to Popville, a female coyote was spotted in Rock Creek Park as part of #SnapshotUSA, a nationwide study using camera traps in suburban, rural, wild, and urban areas across all 50 states. Tropicana announces on social media they are releasing a toothpaste that will make your morning OJ taste good. Northern Virginia Teacher Tour continues, surprises for teachers at Willow Springs Elementary. The High Heel Race was last night and over 400 competitors completed the block and half race. Round up of Halloween activities in the DC area. Links below! Links: Coyote Spotted at Rock Creek Park: Coyote in Rock Creek Park Toothpaste Friendly OJ: Toothpaste Friendly OJ Teacher Tour: Teacher Tour Halloween Happenings - Pumpkin Decorating: Pumpkin Decorating Halloween Happenings - Pumpkins in the Park: Pumpkins in the Park Howl-o-Ween at Hirshhorn: Howl-o-Ween at Hirshhorn From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive ene

Katie Couric returns to DC on Saturday night for an appearance at the Anthem to promote her new book “Going There”. In her time as a local TV reporter in DC at WRC Channel 4, she talks about her former colleagues including Barbara Harrison, Wendy Rieger and Pat Collins. Halloween decorations at a house in Friendship Heights, shows off how many businesses are “RIP” in this NW neighborhood including Neiman Marcus, AMC, and Lord and Taylor. The High Heel race is tonight on 17th Street with a parade at 6:30 pm and the race at 9:00 pm. D.C. residents are eligible for a free one-month membership to Capital Bike Share to help ease transportation issues caused by WMATA delays. The Virginia Governor race continues to capture attention. A local foundation hopes it can also capture dollars for charity, by people picking the candidate they believe will win. Again this year, the Washington Regional Alcohol Program is partnering with Lyft to provide free rides for Halloween. Links: Katie Couric Dishes on Local Re

Arlington County and Arlington Public Schools announced Wednesday that Amazon will support the building of a permanent home for Arlington Community High School (ACHS) as part of its PenPlace development in Pentagon City. Orkin released its Top 50 Rattiest Cities List and the top five cities didn’t budge, with DC coming in at #5. Maryland's legendary screamfest Markoff’s Haunted Forest to host Haunted HEIST, a nightlife takeover of Markoff's spooky "Town." In a statement, Metro said it is “working to reach out to customers that were on board the train that derailed last week and are providing a $21 SmarTrip credit. While it does not make up for their experience, we wanted to offer an apology along with this small gesture of appreciation.” Online is the Spooky Hill map of the location in the Capitol Hills neighborhood of Halloween decorations. Colin Powell’s Funeral is scheduled for November 5 at the National Cathedral. The Teacher Tour continues with a stop at Hoffman Boston to visit Ms. Gomez. Link

We are remembering Colin Powell and his 13 rules for life. Rule #1 It ain’t as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning. Delays continue with WMATA as they investigate the recent derailment. Yesterday, Washington Metrorail Safety Commission investigators found the fourth axle of the train involved in the Blue Line incident was “out of compliance with the 7000 series specifications for the wheel and axle assembly.” National Geographic released a documentary on the rescue of the Thai boys soccer team. The incredible story includes real footage, “The Rescue” has already received accolades at the Middleburg Arts Festival. Three Maryland towns, Frederick, Columbia and Annapolis are all ranked in the best 100 places to live in America, according to a report released by the community research outlet Livability. Halloween candy sales are up 48% compared to this time last year. Most popular candy in Maryland = Hershey Kisses, Virginia = Hot Tamales and DC = M&Ms. A 2 hour interview with Oprah and A

Max Scherzer enters the 9th inning to save the Dodgers as they go on to the NL championships against the Braves. One of the three zebras that escaped from a farm in Upper Marlboro more than a month ago has died. Adele's long awaited single has been released, “Easy On Me”, it is about her divorce, and moving on. She shared the inspiration behind her new song with BBC Radio. The Capital Pride Alliance is hosting the inaugural Colorful Fest weekend, including a Block Party & Fair at Dock 5, located at Union Market on Sunday, October 17. It will feature small independent businesses, community groups, artisans, food, and entertainment. Broadway returns to the Kennedy Center this week with the production of Hadestown. Links: Max Is Shirtless: Max is Shirtless Adele Interview with BBC Radio: Adele Interview with BBC Radio Colorful Fest: Colorful Fest From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morn

Mr. National, Ryan Zimmerman, and his wife Heather announced on Instagram they are expecting their 4th child in January, a baby boy. The Capitals won their home opener last night against the Rangers 5-1. Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals and passed Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne for fifth place on the League's all-time list. The Korean candy made famous from Squid Game, dalgona, is available in the DC area at Annandale’s Shilla Bakery for $4.99. A documentary about a DC-based black female gangster, Odessa Madre who ran a lucrative gambling ring in D.C. in the 1950s has been released on WHUT-TV. The Congressional Cemetery is holding the annual fundraiser “Soul Strolls” on Friday and Saturday night, as well as a less creepy Sunday day stroll. Links: Heather Zimmerman is Preggers: Heather Zimmerman is Pregnant Squid Game Candy: Squid Game Candy Congressional cemetery: Congressional Cemetary Odessa Trailer: Odessa Trailer Washington Post Article on Odessa: Washington Post Article on Odessa From R

Capitals Fans are invited to attend ‘Rock the Red Carpet’ on F Street from 4-6:30 p.m. on October 13 prior to the home opener. Festivities for kids and adults are planned. Adele is expected to release new music on October 13. Is the James Bond worth seeing in a theatre and sitting through at 2 hours and 43 minutes? No spoilers, but whoa her Majesty’s Royal Navy! Just the clip? Is nail clipping in a waiting room super gross or a good use of free time? Plus what’s with all the Squid Game slapping? And the annual teacher tour has returned! Kelly and Tommy surprised teachers in Fairfax County at Willow Springs Elementary and Woodson High with Virginia Lottery swag, scratchers and Georgetown Cupcakes. RealFunDC.com/teachers to follow along From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of morning fun any time. Download the Real.Fun.DC. APP to check out our wide array of programming

Drag Queens in high heels returns on October 26 for the 34th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race. Max Scherzer is starting on the mound for another wild card game, this time for the LA Dodgers game tonight against the Cardinals. Three former Nationals players are playing in tonight’s game, Max, Trea Turner and Jon Lester (Cardinals). Alexandria, Virginia has been named a Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. according to the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. This week Dauphine’s, Chaia Tacos, ANXO, Toki Underground, Seylou Bakery and RASA will feature limited edition, waste-less menu items, incorporating ingredients that would have otherwise fallen to less fortunate outcomes. Each dish fights food waste and helps reduce the 40% of food that is wasted each year and proceeds from the dishes will be donated to DC Central Kitchen. NextDoor is relaunching its Treat Map again this year. The app will let people in your neighborhood post if they pass out candy or have the scariest Halloween decorat

Tommy makes amends with 94.7 Fresh FM and reconnects with the Fresh Family on Facebook. DCist shares the peak foliage times in the DC area. Hint mark your calendar for October 18. Dave Chappelle returns to DC to share his new Netflix special and raise funds for his alma mater Duke Ellington. Kennedy Center is hosting an incredible hands-on and interactive arts festival this weekend. Road Diet is a new term for road construction that will cause headaches and delays. Nationals’ home closer was a tearful goodbye for Mr. National, Ryan Zimmerman and Juan Soto is in the running for MVP of the National League. Links: Tommy Facebook Post: Tommy Facebook Post Fall Foliage Map: Fall Foliage Map DC Denied Statehood: DC Denied Statehood Art Festival at the Kennedy Center: Art Festival at the Kennedy Center Road diet: Road Diet Dave Chappelle Premieres Netflix Special in DC, Raises Funds for Duke Ellington School of the Arts Dave Chappelle in DC Nats: Nats Twitter From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly

House for sale that includes a batting cage and a panic room. Home to former Washington Nationals star Jayson Werth can be yours for just 6.495 million and is open this weekend. Nationals have their final weekend of games to end their season against the Boston Red Sox. Juan Soto, up for National League MVP player, was spotted at Carmine’s on Thursday night enjoying a meal with his family and stopped to take photos with fans. Capitals’ star Alex Ovechkin announced his name brand cereal, ‘Ovi O’s,’ has raised $44,008 for research into childhood cancer. It is opening weekend for the Capital One Music Hall with Josh Groban and Big Little Town performing there. A gas station convenience store in North Bethesda sold a $10 million winning lottery ticket. Links: Jayson Werth’s Home: Jayson Werth’s Home Capital One Music Hall: Capital One Music Hall From Real.Fun.DC. “The Tommy and Kelly Show” is produced in Washington, DC providing news, culture, playful conversation, positive energy, and a dose of mornin

The DCist has a story about the official DC Cat Count which concluded after 3 years of counting. Over 200,000 cats live in DC and 3000 of them are feral. There are 6 payphones still in operation in DC. According to WTOP the locations are: 1432 H St. NW, in front of a Cheesecake Factory, 2452 18th St. NW, in Adams Morgan, right between Shenanigans Irish Pub and Julia’s Empanadas. Four phones are on Mount Pleasant Street in Northwest in front of a supermarket, dry cleaner, community center and ice cream shop. Axios DC has a story about a new meetup group of young TikTokers meeting up in DC called DMV Besties. The community of young adult friendship-seekers is now more than 700 strong. As we enter the Halloween season, what is the psychology of being scared? We talked with psychiatrist Dr. Asha Patton-Smith from Kaiser Permanente. This year’s 9th Annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash at the District Wharf is happening on Saturday. Participants can watch over seventy Dachshunds race on the District Pier track.

Happy Birthday to Rock Creek Park, turning 131 years old today. The Washington Capitals have partnered again with America's VetDogs, a non-profit that provides service dogs to veterans and first responders with disabilities, to train future service dog ‘Biscuit.’ Biscuit is a 9-week-old male chocolate Lab, will undergo basic training and socialization with the Capitals staff, players and public for the next 14-16 months. DC extends its ticket amnesty program, allowing drivers to pay only the fine without late fees on outstanding parking, speeding, red light, and other tickets until December 31. HBO’s White House Plumbers a docuseries about Watergate was filming in DC over the weekend and turned areas around the Eisenhower Executive Office Building into a recreation of 1972 with Nixon Campaign signs and cars Washingtonian Magazine reports on a young couple unknowingly recently purchased a home in Prince George’s County that was the site of the events that inspired The Exorcist. A Florida politician recen

Georgetown University students are experiencing an outbreak of a bacteria causing gastrointestinal illness for dozens of students. The cause is unknown but comes on the heels of the CDC announcing a nationwide salmonella outbreak. Downtown Franklin Park is opening today after months of renovations. The Park will include a restaurant and pavilion, an expanded and restored fountain plaza, and a new children’s garden as well as ADA accessible sidewalks and enhanced lighting. The Washington Capitals and Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced a multi-year partnership agreement today that places the Caesars Sportsbook logo on Capitals home and third jerseys worn for games played at Capital One Arena beginning with the 2022-23 NHL season. The landmark announcement marks the first team announced agreement in the NHL’s Jersey Advertising Program. Art All Night happens in 16 neighborhoods across all 8 Wards of the District, Friday night and Saturday night. NBC4 visits, The Americans in Wartime Museum in Nokesvill

With the White Flint name no longer relevant to the surrounding community, Montgomery County requested the name be changed to North Bethesda Station after consulting with business and community leaders. Metro's Board of Directors is responsible for approving or declining requests for station name changes. Metro is seeking public feedback on the proposed name change. September is the best month for pawpaws in this area, a fruit that is a cross between a banana and mango that is native to the mid-Atlantic region. Starting this weekend, the local farmer’s market will have limited supplies. Katie Ledecky announced Wednesday that she is moving to the University of Florida to be closer to home and train under Anthony Nesty, a rising star coach who will oversee her preparations for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Zebras are still on the loose in Prince George’s County. Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke announced on his Instagram that a beer company is a sponsor that is not Heinicken - He received