The Renowned Urban Nation H.I.P-H.O.P. Choir, which is the brainchild of Dr. Shiela Johnson Newman Co-Founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and Grammy Voting Member, Dr. Rickey Payton, Sr., (President, CEO & Artistic Director of Urban Nation) will be performing at the Outdoor Riverworks Stage (17617 W Willard Rd, Poolesville, MD) On September 28, 2024, from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.

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Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known as Wale, was born in Northwest, Washington, D.C. and raised in various parts of the DMV (graduating from Quince Orchard High School). Now, he and Nike are collaborating for a DMV version of a shoe many say the area is responsible for putting on the map– the Air Foamposite One (video available below).

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In 2018 we created a list of “100 Things Everyone From MoCo Should Know.” We are still working towards 1,000, but wanted to share some of our originals (including a few of our favorite social media accounts) below. We know that not all of these will apply to everyone, but we believe we’ve compiled a pretty fun list. Enjoy and stay tuned for 900 more.

1. The first Jerry’s ever was in Wheaton


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