You may already know of the annual White House Christmas tree lighting or the Washington Ballet’s “Nutcracker” performances, but the District’s Holiday Boat Parade is a hidden gem to add to your list of local holiday festivities. This 27-year-old annual DC and Virginia tradition is a merry way to get into the winter spirit. This year’s event, held on December 1, did not disappoint with...

It was a cold, brisk Thursday evening. People huddled behind foggy windows in restaurants and the streets were mostly empty. My friend and I rushed down the street to a small, brick building with a purple neon sign that read “SongByrd Cafe”. A deep tempo thumped through the walls and jazz music floated out from under the front door. Walking in, the cafe was dimly lit. People sat talking at...

The Track and Field team has been one of Wilson’s the most successful athletic programs. The program is led by Head Coaches Tia Clemmons and Emily Farrar. With the boys Cross-Country team finishing second place in the DCSAA State Championship and the girls team coming in first, there is plenty of belief amongst them all that the success will carry over to the track seasons. The boys team is entering...

If you look up during a football or soccer game, you can sometimes see Athletic Director Mitch Gore or Instructional Coach David Thompson peering out the window of a fourth-floor classroom to try and get a better look. You may see some students as well, holding a camera and talking, seemingly to no one. What you won’t see, though, is the countless hours spent over the past two years putting on Wilson’s...