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Photo courtesy Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS®
Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS®’s 2026 President, Carole Webb, of Samson Properties
Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS® Installs 2026 President, Officers, and Directors and Recognizes REALTOR® of the Year
By PRESS OFFICER
Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS®
REALTORS®, friends, family, and colleagues gathered to celebrate the Installation Ceremony of PGCAR’s 2026 President, Carole Webb, of Samson Properties. Webb was installed by her sister, Adrienne Bossard. Carole will officially assume leadership of the Prince George’s County Association of REALTORS® (PGCAR) on October 1, 2025.
In a momentous event filled with excitement and anticipation, we proudly congratulate our newly elected President and the distinguished members of the 2026 Board of Directors. This significant occasion marks the beginning of our new year for PGCAR, as we embrace a future of growth, innovation, and community-building.
Under President Webb’s leadership, the focus will remain on professionalism, customer service, community engagement and member support, further emphasizing to consumers that REALTORS® are indispensable partners in real estate transactions, whether buying or selling.
Additionally, at this prestigious event, Arnita Greene, the 2025 REALTOR® of the Year, was honored for her outstanding business achievements, commitment to the Code of Ethics, leadership, and civic and community involvement, as well as her contributions to local, state, and National Association activities.
Other newly elected and installed Officers and Directors include:
Officers
President-Elect – Charnise Carter- Realty One Group Performance
Secretary – Leisel L. Taylor- Keller Williams Preferred Properties
Treasurer – Paul “Carlos” Lancaster, Samson Properties
Past President- Arnita Greene, Capital Structures Real Estate, LLC
Directors
Debora R. Barino (Dee), EXIT Landmark Realty
Faye Smith, Real Broker, LLC
Cherice Clark, Clark Premier Realty Group LLC
Donald L. Frederick, Jr., RE/MAX United Real Estate
Willie M. Rhone, Weichert REALTORS®
ArLancia Williams, Keller Williams Preferred Properties
Yolanda Burgess, Platinum Partners Realty
Carole Warren, Keller Williams Preferred Properties
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Harmony Hall Arts Center Presents “To the Core” Dual Exhibition Featuring Artists Veronica Szalus and Lillian Jacobson
By AMANDA BOHN
Harmony Hall Arts Center
Exhibition Dates:
September 22–November 1, 2025
Free & open to all ages
Location:
Harmony Hall Arts Center
10701 Livingston Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (Sept. 24, 2025)—Harmony Hall Arts Center is proud to announce “To the Core”, a two-person exhibition featuring former Artomatic President and installation artist Veronica Szalus and Bogotá-born figurative painter and MICA graduate Lillian Jacobson. The exhibition will be on view from September 22 through November 1, 2025. The event is free and open to all ages.
“To the Core” examines what it means to broach the essence of identity, belief, and human connection. Through storytelling, self-reflection, and community dialogue, the exhibition explores both the literal and metaphorical aspects of identity, consumption, transformation, and introspection.
Lillian Jacobson’s figurative works reflect on her experience growing up in Baltimore, Maryland within a culture and community where her ethnicity set her apart. This Columbian born artist’s paintings invite audiences to look past surface-level impressions and consider the deeper narratives of both people and place.
Veronica Szalus, known often for her large-scale, site-specific installations, uses repurposed and salvaged materials to raise questions and awareness about sustainability, waste, and the environment. Her abstract works explore transitions—both physical and metaphysical—while engaging viewers in conversations about our shared responsibility and contribution to the planet.
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National Harbor Lights Up the Holidays with Two Million Lights and Pounds of Colored Ice and More!
Celebrations begin on November 7 with the weekly tree lighting and fireworks and continues with ice sculptures, Santa, performers, movies, holiday market, and stunning festive décor
By PRESS OFFICER
National Harbor
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (Sept. 25, 2025)—National Harbor is the Capital Region’s top holiday waterfront destination. This year, the 350-acre mix-used property kicks off the holiday season with Cirque Italia, running November 7–17. The show is an entertaining travel back to the 1950s with magic, acrobats, aerialists and comedy all in a unique water stage, and held under a stunning white and blue tent at 204 Waterfront St.
The popular National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show Series returns on Saturdays and Sundays from November 29 to December 21 from noon to 6 p.m. Each week, new crafters and artisans will have their works for sale. Some of the goods being sold include clothing made for children, upscale jewelry, dog accessories, candles, maple products, home décor, bath and body, pillows and table runners, dinnerware, cashmere and silk scarves, rugs and carpets, glasswork, alpaca blankets and shawls, crystals, metal art, aprons, towels, resin art, woodwork, stationery, leather products, photography, kids’ crafts and a wide array of artworks.
The dazzling 60-foot RGB tree in the Waterfront District comes to life nightly with a breathtaking light show that illuminates to a holiday medley recorded by the U.S. Air Force Band. The show runs every half hour from sunset to 9 p.m. and begins on Saturday, November 8, followed by fireworks every Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m., through December 27.
Gaylord National launches its holiday spectacular of ICE! and so much more on November 14 through January 4. The larger-than-life sculptures are accompanied by frozen slides and awe-inspiring tunnels. The carvers, from Harbin, China, work with more than two million pounds of colorful ice, taking more than 12,000-man hours to create the nearly 20,000 square foot, frozen attraction. Christmas at Gaylord includes amazing ice sculptures, vibrant light shows, treasure hunts, Snow Flow Mountain ice slide, Snowball Build and Blast, Cirque: Spirit of Christmas, Gingerbread decorating and more.
Santa will be at The Capital Wheel for photos on Fridays and Saturdays starting Nov. 29 through Dec. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. Children may share their holiday wish list and get a photo taken with Santa before taking a ride on the 180-foot wheel with its climate-controlled gondolas. And, furry friends can come out and meet Santa and have their photo taken, take a spin on The Capital Wheel (with their owner) and then gather on the Flight Deck for Yappy Hour. Family holiday movies run through November 30 on Sundays at 2 p.m. on the waterfront screen.
National Harbor is magical during the holidays and all dressed up with more than two million holiday lights and decorations throughout. With its eight hotels, more than 40 restaurants and The Capital Wheel, it’s the perfect location to make holiday memories. From family activities to a romantic getaway for couples, National Harbor has it all.
MGM National Harbor celebrates the holiday season at National Harbor with spectacular decorations throughout, including the property’s popular Conservatory where the holidays come alive with a breathtaking display. The Theater at MGM National Harbor is offering a variety of holiday shows including Christmas Together on November 30 and multiple shows of Cirque Dreams Holidaze on December 19 and 20.
National Harbor is also the perfect location for holiday shopping with more than 140 shops including Tanger National Harbor’s 85 designer brands such as Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Hugo Boss, Movado, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Coach and H&M.
There is additional shopping in the Waterfront District where there are walkable streets with unique shops and boutiques such as MahoganyBooks, ZAAF, It’Sugar, Corinto Gallery and more. These join nationally recognized brands including Carhartt and others. MGM National Harbor provides additional boutique shopping opportunities.
The holidays are the perfect time to gather with friends or plan a fun outing with out-of-town guests. At National Harbor, you’ll find plenty of unique experiences to enjoy together—from developing your own photos at Sip & Develop, to creating a custom-scented candle at Wigenton Candle Co., to testing your teamwork at Escapology.
For more information about all of National Harbor’s holiday fun and hotel packages, visit www.NationalHarbor.com/hohoho For more information on National Harbor, visit www.NationalHarbor.com
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