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Local gay author to appear

Writer Garrett Peck explores Prohibition in D.C.

Published

15 years ago

June 2, 2011

Staff reports

Gay author Garret Peck. (Photo courtesy of the author)

Garret Peck, author of “Prohibition in Washington, D.C.: How Dry We Weren’t,” will be having an author talk about his book at the Arlington County Public Library (1015 N. Quincy Street) on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Peck’s book is a short history on how Prohibition “unraveled” in D.C. and includes 80 historic and modern images, 11 vintage cocktail recipes and five neighborhood maps. This is Peck’s second book and a follow-up to his first, “The Prohibition Hangover: Alcohol in America from Demon Rum to Cult Cabernet.”

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PHOTOS: Equality Prince William Pride

Fifth annual LGBTQ celebration held in Manassas, Va.

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12 hours ago

May 19, 2026

Landon Shackelford

Mayor of Manassas Michelle Davis-Younger, center, cuts the ribbon to open Equality Prince William Pride at Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16. (Washington Blade photo by Landon Shackelford)

Equality Prince William Pride was held at the Harris Pavilion in Manassas, Va. on Saturday, May 16.

(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)

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PHOTOS: Blade Summer Kickoff Party

Ashley Biden accepts award for Beau Biden at annual Rehoboth fundraiser

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2 days ago

May 17, 2026

Daniel Truitt

Ashley Biden accepts an award on behalf of her brother, Beau Biden, at the Washington Blade's Summer Kickoff Party in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (Washington Blade photo by Daniel Truitt)

The 19th annual Blade Foundation Summer Kickoff Party was held on Friday, May 15 at Diego’s in Rehoboth Beach, Del. An award presentation was held for former Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden. Ashley Biden accepted the award on her brother’s behalf and gave remarks. Other speakers included Delaware state Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall, CAMP Rehoboth Executive Director Dr. Robin Brennan and Washington Blade Editor Kevin Naff. The event was a fundraiser for the Steve Elkins Memorial Fellowship in Journalism.

(Washington Blade photos by Daniel Truitt)