Leah HenryBuckle Up: Airline Ticket Prices May Soon Take Off Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Travelers hoping to score cheap flights this year may soon face higher prices at the airport. A growing conflict in the Middle East is sending shockwaves through global energy markets, and airline executives say those changes could quickly show up in the cost of plane tickets.According to airline in
Leah Henry | March 6, 2026Longer Days and Warmer Weather Give the DMV the Perfect Excuse to Get Outside This Weekend
After days of gray skies and damp conditions, the DMV is finally getting a break. The first full weekend of March is shaping up to bring warmer temperatures and a shift toward spring, giving residents a perfect reason to step outside.According to a recent forecast from FOX 5 DC, temperatures on Satu
Leah Henry | March 5, 2026Americans in the Middle East Struggle to Return Home as Government Response Draws Sharp Criticism
Thousands of Americans now find themselves caught in one of the most unpredictable and dangerous international situations in recent memory, trapped abroad as a war between the United States, Israel and Iran escalates across the Middle East. As tensions have mounted over the past several days, many U
Leah Henry | March 3, 2026Built in the DMV, Tested Online: Hanifa Navigates Backlash and Business Realities
The women’s fashion brand Hanifa has recently stunned its customers and the wider fashion world by announcing a pause on restocking and production after ongoing issues with pre-orders and fulfillment problems caused widespread dissatisfaction online. The brand’s founder, Anifa Mvuemba, explained tha
Leah Henry | February 26, 2026Megan Thee Stallion Is Taking Her Star Power to Broadway With Historic ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Debut
Megan Thee Stallion is adding another title to her already stacked résumé, and this time it comes with a Broadway marquee. The Grammy-winning rapper is set to make her stage debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical, stepping into the role of the flamboyant club impresario Zidler for a limited engagement t
Jade DonovanWalk Clubs Are the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself This Spring
We told you run clubs were the new dating apps, and we meant it. But here’s the thing, not everyone is a runner and that’s okay. Walk clubs are bringing that same energy, the community, the connections, the good vibes, just at a pace where you can actually hold a conversation.Enter: the walk club.Br
Leah Henry | February 25, 2026Before the Sales Surge, the DMV Made New Balance a Cultural Classic
For decades the global sneaker conversation has started with Nike. In 2025, that script began to change.Boston-based New Balance closed the year with a 19 percent surge in sales, reaching roughly $9.2 billion and delivering one of the strongest growth runs in the company’s history. The performance m
Leah Henry | February 23, 2026Why Gen Z Is Buying Devices to Block Their Own Social Media
For the generation that grew up online, logging off has become the ultimate luxury.A new wave of Gen Z consumers is spending real money on tools designed to make their smartphones less convenient, from physical app blockers to minimalist devices that interrupt the endless scroll. The goal isn’t to d
Leah Henry | February 18, 2026From Instagram Hair Recipes to Retail Reality, Cardi B Introduces Grow-Good Beauty
Before there was a logo, a rollout plan or a spring launch date, there was Cardi B in a robe, parting her hair on Instagram and talking to millions of followers like they were cousins sitting on the edge of her bed.Long before Grow-Good Beauty became a formal brand announcement, Cardi had already be
Leah Henry | February 17, 2026More Than a Movement: How Rev. Jesse Jackson Shaped the Politics and Soul of the DMV
The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson died peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was 84 years old. With his passing, the nation lost one of the last towering figures of the civil rights generation, a man whose voice rattled the walls of power for more than six dec
Leah Henry | February 16, 2026New Study: Gen Z Would Rather Do This Than Have Sex….
Once upon a time, bedtime meant one of three things: sleep, sneaky linking, or late-night conversations that turned into something else. In 2026? It’s TikTok, group chats, and “just one more scroll” until your phone hits your face and you wake up confused at 3 a.m.According to a new study, Gen Z is
Leah Henry | February 13, 2026Jordan Madison of Therapy Is JAM Shares 5 Dating Tips for the DMV Ahead of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is for the lovers. But if you’re single, February 14 can feel less like a celebration and more like a reminder of your relationship status.And let’s be honest, dating is already hard. Dating in the DMV? That’s a different level.Between the political climate, the cost of living, ambit
Leah Henry | February 11, 2026Jokes on You: Kevin Durant Turns ‘Ashy Legs’ Jokes Into a Check as the New Face of CeraVe
It is no secret that NBA legend and DMV native Kevin Durant has picked up an unexpected off-the-court reputation over the years, and it has nothing to do with his jump shot. For as long as social media can remember, the Houston Rockets power forward has been the butt of endless jokes about having “a
Leah Henry | February 9, 20265 Symbolic Moments From #BenitoBowl That Went Over a Lot of People’s Heads
Last night’s historic Big Game was nothing short of entertaining, but for many viewers, the halftime show outshined the matchup itself between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. While the game had its moments, it was Bad Bunny’s electrifying halftime performance that dominated the co
Leah Henry | February 6, 2026Hiring Slows as Layoffs Rise, What This Means for Black America
New data released this week show the U.S. labor market is facing real challenges as 2026 begins. Employers nationwide announced a surge in layoffs in January, while hiring plans slowed to record lows. For Black and Hispanic workers, who historically face higher unemployment and greater job insecurit
MVEMNT StaffToo Broke to Break Up: How the DMV’s Cost of Living Is Keeping Couples Together (For Better or Worse)
The math isn’t mathing, but the lease is still valid. That’s the reality for 23% of couples nationally staying together primarily because of financial dependency, according to LendingTree. In Canada, 55% of people say they need to be in a relationship just to afford their lifestyle. And nowhere is t
Leah Henry | February 4, 2026This Grocery Store Just Beat Publix and Costco for America’s Top Spot
Trader Joe’s is officially having a moment. According to the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index, the cult-favorite grocery chain has been crowned America’s favorite supermarket, edging out longtime frontrunners like Publix and Costco.The annual survey, which measures how satisfied shoppers
Leah Henry | February 2, 2026The Grammys Started Black History Month Right: The Night’s Best Black Moments
Last night marked music’s biggest celebration, the 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California. As Black History Month officially begins, the Grammys provided a fitting stage to honor Black excellence across genres. From historic wins to unforgettable performances, Black artists dominated the nigh
Leah Henry | January 30, 2026Op-Ed: Black Journalists Are Being Arrested for Reporting. Here’s Why You Should Care
Over the past several days, headlines have quietly but alarmingly revealed a pattern that should concern anyone who believes in democracy, accountability, and the freedom of the press. Black journalists covering protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis have been arrested w
Leah Henry | January 28, 2026Ready for Another Round? Another Winter Storm Could Impact the DMV
The DMV area is still recovering from Winter Storm Ferm, which brought significant snowfall across the region. Some communities reported more than ten inches of snow, and the lingering cold temperatures throughout the week have made it difficult for snow and ice to melt. As a result, local officials
Leah Henry | January 26, 2026Apparently Size Really Does Matter! New Study Says a Man’s Endowment Makes Him Sexier
For generations, the question has lingered somewhere between locker room jokes, dating debates, and whispered curiosity. Does size really matter when it comes to attraction? While pop culture has long fueled the conversation, new research suggests the answer may be more complicated than a simple yes
Leah Henry | January 24, 2026Pass the Popcorn: Binge-Worthy Shows and Movies to Get You Through the Snowstorm
By now, you’ve probably heard the forecast: there’s a strong chance we could be snowed in for the next several days, with some models predicting 10 inches or more of snow across the DMV area. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather warning for the entire Washington, D.C. region thro
MVEMNT Staff | January 21, 2026Vernon Davis Is Bringing Fast-Casual Pasta To Navy Yard
DC still hasn’t gotten over losing Vapiano, and the pasta-shaped void in our hearts remains real. Now former Washington tight end Vernon Davis is bringing his own fast-casual pasta concept to Navy Yard—and it might just be what the neighborhood needs. Set to open February 15th at 1231 First St. SE n
MVEMNT Staff | January 21, 2026DC Snow Storm Alert: 10 Things to Do Before Saturday Hits
How to Prepare for the Winter Weather EventSince everyone is talking about 2016 on social media, do you remember Snowzilla? The legendary Blizzard of 2016 that dumped up to 29 inches of snow on the DC metro area, shutting down the federal government for days and leaving the region buried under feet
