Photo Essay- Bailey Martin

The Columbia, MD Ravens 13 and under football team huddle up after halftime for a pep talk. 10/24/15. Photo by Bailey Martin.

The Columbia, MD Bobcats 13 and under football team lines up on the field. Columbia, MD, 10/24/15. Photo by Bailey Martin

TonTon, 2, and Monma, 4, play on the bleachers at their brother Kopelani’s football game. Columbia, MD, 10/24/15. Photo by Bailey Martin

Kopelani Ialupotea, 13, at his football game. Columbia, MD, 10/24/15. Photo by Bailey Martin

Sara Martin of Severn, MD watches her nephew Kopelani play football. Columbia, MD, 10/24/15. Photo by Bailey Martin.

 TonTon, 2, and Monma, 4, lay down on the bleachers at their brother Kopelani’s football game. Columbia, MD, 10/24/15. Photo by Bailey Martin

Monma, 4, missed nap time to be at his brother’s football game. Columbia, MD, 10/24/15. Photo by Bailey Martin

 Kopelani Ialupotea, 13, leaving his football game. Columbia, MD, 10/24/15. Photo by Bailey Martin

TonTon, 2, and Monma, 4, leave the football game with their mother, Heather Ialupotea and aunt, Sara Martin. Columbia, MD, 10/24/15. Photo by Bailey Martin

Week 8 Homework

Visitors at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC admire the animals as a desert fox sleeps behind the glass, Oct. 23. (Aisha Sharipzhan)

A rhinoceros ratsnake on some branches at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, Oct. 23. (Aisha Sharipzhan)

Karina Sharma, 19, poses with a statue of a chimpanzee at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, Oct. 23. (Aisha Sharipzhan)

A burrowing owl glares at onlookers behind the glass at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, Oct. 23. (Aisha Sharipzhan)

A group of tortoises can be found sunbathing at the fountain of the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, Oct. 23. (Aisha Sharipzhan)

Karina Sharma runs along a path at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC that shows how elephants take their steps, Oct. 23. (Aisha Sharipzhan)

Orangutans can be seen making their way across ropes in the air, high above visitors below at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, Oct. 23. (Aisha Sharipzhan)

A lioness is relaxing in her habitat at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC, Oct. 23. (Aisha Sharipzhan)

Department of Homeland Security's Inaugural Digital Innovations Workshop

Department of Homeland Security personnel gathered to the Homeland Security Learning and Development Institute Friday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Washington, D.C., to share ideas about the agency’s digital future at the inaugural Digital Innovations Workshop.  Photo by Alex Theriot.

The Department of Homeland Security Learning and Development Institute facilitated the Digital Innovations Workshop. Office of Public Affairs Intern Garrett Estrada used the facility to coordinate panel discussion throughout the day. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Attendees listen to Jacob Parcell’s keynote address during the DHS Digital Innovations Workshop. Parcell challenged attendees to measure mobile performance, chase new outcomes and extend beyond their fields to further predict user needs. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Keynote Speaker Jacob Parcell, from the General Services Administration’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, challenged attendees to measure their mobile performance during the 2015 DHS Digital Innovations Workshop. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Attendees listen to a panel discussion moderated by Director of Web Operations and Communications Matt Harmon with speakers representing TSA, FEMA and USSS. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Tina Adinolfi (left) and Richard Reinhardt (right) from FEMA answer questions from attendees at the 2015 DHS Digital Innovations Workshop. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Panelists from the Office of Accessible Systems Technology, FEMA and the Office of Public Affairs focused their presentation on the best practices surrounding accessible content for people with disabilities. Photo by Alex Theriot.

Dianne Bell from DHS OPA thanks fellow panelists for their hard work and dedication for ensuring that all web content is accessible to those with disabilities. Photo by Alex Theriot. 

Department of Homeland Security web and social media experts gathered at the DHS Learning and Development Institute Friday, Oct. 22, 2015, in Washington, D.C., to share ideas about the agency’s digital future at the inaugural DHS Digital Innovations Workshop. Photo by Alex Theriot.

United States Coast Guard Lt. Anastasia Visneski talks about her experience working with public affairs specialists within the Coast Guard.  Photo by Alex Theriot.

Photo Essay: Olney farmer's market

A Chevrolet van sits in the middle of the Olney farmer’s market, holding a sign on Oct. 25. The farmers market draws a crowd of vendors selling a variety of products and services. 

Tyler Reeves holds a breakfast burrito made fresh by a vendor. The burrito consists of egg, Italian sausage, bacon, and cheddar cheese. 

Chrissy Godzuk bites into a lemon crépe she bought from Holy Crepes. 

Two rows of American Girl dolls line a table at Gail’s Doll Clothes’ stand. All of the the clothes are made by hand. 

A boquet of flowers on sale under Plantmasters' tent. Plantmasters is a local farm in Laytonsville; MD that regularly sells products at farmers markets.

An employee of Master Method Karate holds a free class at the farmer’s market. 

Rod Koozmin sharpens a kitchen knife for a customer at his stand at the farmer’s market. 

A grandmother and her grandson wait for Iana Kozelsky to play her next song. 

An employee of the Spicy Grill food truck awaits customers. Spicy Grill serves a fusion of Indian and American food. 

Photo Essay, Ciara Cione

Outside of Ft. DuPont Ice Arena where early Saturday morning skating lessons are about to begin for inner city kids. Southeast, DC; October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

The neighborhood surrounding the ice rink in Southeast, DC. October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

Students, Etta Shalty, 8 (L) and Katherine Wells, 8 (R) tying their skates in preparation for  their lessons. Ft. DuPont Ice Arena, Southeast, DC. October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

Skates provided for the Kids On Ice Program that students can use during lessons and freaks if they do not have their own. Southeast, DC. October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

Early morning peewee hockey classes that begin at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday mornings. There are no street shoes allowed on the ice! Ft. DuPont Ice Arena, Southeast, DC. October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

The rink is completely run by donations and government funding. Each year they add a new wall panel to the wall of donors. Ft. DuPont Ice Arena, Southeast, DC. October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

Freshly zambonied ice for the first round of basic skills at Ft. DuPont Ice Arena, Southeast, DC. October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

Junior instructor, Cydney Wong (L), helping student, Alyssa Stossi, 11, with her spiral during Advanced Figure Skating class. Ft. DuPont Ice Arena, Southeast, DC. October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

Synchronized skating team practice at Ft. DuPont Ice Arena. Pictured is the Beginner 1 team with instructors Cydney Wong and Kaylin Jeter with students: (L) Winnie, Noa, Javin, Alex and Etta. Southeast, DC. October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

Synchronized skating team practice at Ft. DuPont Ice Arena. Pictured is the Beginner 2 team with instructors Alyssa Lynn and Jordan McCreary with their students practicing their wheel element of the program. Southeast, DC. October 24, 2015. Photo by Ciara Cione. 

Photo Essay

A table set for four inside Busboys and Poets in Hyatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)

Bright yellow lights hang over a sidewalk outside Busboys and Poets in Hayatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)

 

The Busboys and Poets sign in Hyatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)

 

A shelf of books in Busboys and Poets in Hyatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)

 

 

 

 

 

 

A book on display in Busboys and Poets in Hyatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)

A turkey sandwich at Busboys and Poets in Hyatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)

The host stand at the entrance of Busboys and Poets in Hyatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)

 

A couple sits at a table in Busboys and Poets in Hyatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)

 

The glass entrance doors in Busboys and Poets in Hyatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)

Outside seating at Busboys and Poets in Hyatsville, Maryland, on October 27, 2015. (Mitch Lord)