His base in Maryland proved to be pivotal in his career, as he got his first big break with Washington, D.C.-based duo Peaches & Herb, serving as the musical director on their world tour from 1979 until 1982.

Source: https://americansongwriter.com/meet-the-versatile-writer-behind-paula-abdul-straight-up/

In a first for the 136-year-old news organization, the Los Angeles Times journalists vote 248-44 to form a union that will be represented by the Washington, D.C.-based NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America.

Source: https://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-viz-chicago-tribune-publishing-ownership-saga-htmlstory.html

Roy Ayers and The Isley Brothers will headline a Soulquarians set, and the D.C.-based genre go-go will be represented by the Rare Essence and the Backyard Band.

Source: https://www.realitytvworld.com/news/lauryn-hill-lil-uzi-vert-busta-rhymes-eve-and-diddy-headline-roots-picnic-50213408.php

The Citizen and 18 high schools are participating in the Cappies, a Washington, D.C.-based program that uses high school critics to review high school theatre.

Source: https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/cappies/cappies-all-saints-cast-presents-high-quality-memorable-performance-of-little-shop-of-horrors-2

The Security Council meeting follows pressure from a wide range of sources, according to the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce (AACC), a D.C.-based that aims to facilitate trade between the two countries.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/01/10/taliban-afghanistan-women-ban-humanitarian-aid/