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Olympic Gymnast Dominique Dawes Headlines HerStory 5k

More than 4,000 participants — the largest number of attendees in FITDC HerStory 5k’s five-year history — joined in on Saturday, March 5th, making the Women’s History Month tradition that focuses on citywide fitness a huge success. 

Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes, who lives in the DC-area, served as guest host, bringing her whole family out to pump up the crowd and provide words of inspiration before taking part in the race and the events following.

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Guide to DC’s Best Tree Lighting Ceremonies

Almost nothing that inspires wonder and celebrates the spirit of the season like holiday lights — especially those that decorate the region’s best and biggest holiday trees. Crowds gather with excitement to see trees all across the area decorated and lit. It’s one of the season’s most special occasions! 

In addition to lighting the night, many of these ceremonies also include family-friendly activities and events. So how can you participate? Here are some of DC region’s best tree-lighting ceremonies to attend this year: 

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