DC’s Archbishop Gregory to take part in Black History Month celebration in Queens

By CBS News
February 18, 2022 | 10:14 PM

▶ Watch Video: Cardinal Gregory to join Black History Month celebration, mass in Queens

NEW YORK — The nation’s first Black cardinal will be taking part in a Black History Month celebration and mass of thanksgiving in Queens this weekend.

Cardinal Wilton Gregory is the first African-American bishop to be elevated to the college of cardinals within in the Catholic church.

Cardinal Gregory was appointed by Pope Francis as the seventh archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington in 2019.

He will be at the Immaculate Conception Monastery Church in Jamaica Estates on Sunday.

Skate on! 15 ice skating rinks in DC area

By Michelle Goldchain
November 13, 2024 | 5:10 AM

If you're wondering what winter activities are worth exploring, it's time to consider ice skating, of course. Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor rinks, the D.C. area offers options in many shapes and sizes. Below, find a list of some of the most notable local ice skating rinks, plus a map.

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