Damare Baker

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., United States

Research Editor at Washingtonian

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Why the Black Panthers Once Went Searching for Author Marita Golden

1 month ago | msn.com | Damare Baker

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Why the Black Panthers Once Went Searching for Author Marita Golden

1 month ago | washingtonian.com | Damare Baker

Marita Golden has spent five decades amplifying Black voices. A lifelong Washingtonian, the author and teacher says coming of age in DC during the civil-rights, Black Power, and women’s movements sparked her commitment to confronting both racism and sexism—a journey she explores in her new memoir, How to Become a Black Writer: Creating and Honoring Black Stories That Matter.
DC’s Attorney General Is Suing Amazon for Secretly Excluding Majority-Black Neighborhoods From Prime Deliveries

Dec 6, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Damare Baker |Mirika Rayaprolu

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Amazon, alleging the online retailer secretly stopped providing its fast delivery service to Amazon Prime customers residing in two majority-Black Ward 7 and 8 neighborhoods.
October Issue: The Runner’s Guide to DC

Sep 18, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Kim Habicht |Jessica Sidman |Nancy Scola |Damare Baker

This page describes the contents of an issue of Washingtonian magazine. Subscribers get exclusive early access through our print and digital editions. Most of our feature stories are later published online and linked below.
PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in July - Washingtonian

Aug 30, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Damare Baker

10 Photograph by Derek & Vee. Where: 9421 Newbridge Dr., Potomac How much: $4,750,000 Listing agent: Daniel Heider, TTR Sotheby's International Realty Buyer's agent: Chad Dudley, Compass This French Colonial estate occupies more than two gated acres along the renowned Millionaire's Mile, with more than 13,650 square feet of living space. The mansion comes with seven bedrooms, seven
PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in June

Jul 26, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Damare Baker

Real Estate Including a country club-like McLean estate with its own putting green. 10Where: 15325 Masonwood Dr., North PotomacHow much: $4,875,000Listing agent: Corey Burr, TTR Sotheby’s International RealtyBuyer’s agent: Alan Chargin, Keller Williams Capital PropertiesThis Colonial mansion, spanning more than 18,420 square feet on 35 private gated acres, boasts seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, four half-bathrooms, and four fireplaces.
The Complicated History of DC’s Old Post Office

Jul 9, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Damare Baker

Built more than a century ago, this landmark on Pennsylvania Avenue has survived multiple demolition threats while repeatedly getting reinvented. With its future again unclear—the current occupant is facing financial issues—here’s an overview of its turbulent journey. 1899The Post Office Building opens for business. It’s the headquarters of the US Post Office Department, as well as home to the DC Post Office. The location is meant to revitalize the surrounding Murder Bay slum.
PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in May - Washingtonian

Jul 1, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Damare Baker

Including a Palisades new build that broke the record for highest sale ever in the neighborhood.
The Most Expensive Home Ever Sold in Bethesda Is Back on the Market - Washingtonian

May 24, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Damare Baker

If it sells for the $23.5 million asking price, it will be the biggest residential sale ever in Maryland.
PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in April

May 17, 2024 | washingtonian.com | Damare Baker

Real Estate Including a Chevy Chase Georgian that neighbors the Bulgarian ambassador’s residence 10Where: 6506 Halls Farm Ln., McLeanHow much: $4,479,240Listing agent: Yvette Lawless, Samson PropertiesBuyer’s agent: Lizzy Conroy, Keller William RealtyThis transitional-style home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac within the Halls Manor community.