‘I wanted to do more for people than just pray’: Pastor blends faith, farms to end food insecurity in black churches
More than faith is growing at Pleasant Hope Baptist Church in Baltimore. There is a movement to build a sustainable food system, including a community garden.

Middleburg music therapist changes lives, one note at a time
Unable to move or speak, music therapy helped a Virginia teen recover from a tragic snowboarding accident — and it's helping other area residents find their voice, as well.

Keeping the corner store alive: Buying a bodega in an online era
In an age where machines threaten brick-and-mortar stores and on-demand delivery services reign, is there room for the classic corner market? A local couple proves, "yes."

From the brink of extinction to the dinner plate: A local farm saves rare heritage cattle
A local farmer is bringing back a breed of American cattle from the brink of extinction — and he's working with local chefs to make it a success.

Overnight at the Newseum: How the front pages make it to the front of the building
Each morning, Mike Machado is responsible for printing and hanging 60 front pages from newspapers in all 50 states and a handful of international countries in cases outside the Newseum. Since the museum opened, it’s become one of the city’s most beloved public displays.

Music ‘royal’ Carlene Carter gets personal with family stories, new focus
Born into 'music royalty,' country artist Carlene Carter blazed a trail of her own, all while channeling her famous family's roots. This year, she celebrates 45 years as a singer/songwriter, and opens up about life in the industry.

Hometown hero Carla Hall reclaims, celebrates soul food in new book
She rose to popularity on "Top Chef" and "The Chew," but D.C.-based celebrity chef Carla Hall's latest project is deeply personal. In her new cookbook, she is sharing the history, stories and recipes of soul food.

Make-ahead apps, room-temperature recipes: Entertaining tips from a pro
James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Dorie Greenspan is out with her latest collection of recipes, and she stopped by to discuss some of her best tricks for entertaining ahead of the holiday season.

DC bagel shop cooks up crowds, even months after opening
Call Your Mother opened its doors in D.C.'s Park View neighborhood in October, and the crowds have not subsided. Why is the city going carb crazy? Founder Andrew Dana talks about opening D.C.'s most in-demand bagel shop.