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PHOTOS: Ripped Genes and Janes
The calendar launch and fashion show was held at the Engineers Club.
Fashion photographer Robert W. Mercer, Jr. launched his 2015 Ripped Genes and Ripped Janes calendars on Sept. 26 at the Engineer’s Club in Baltimore. The fashion show was followed by a meet and greet with the models. Fashions were provided by Body Aware and the Jean Pool.
(Washington Blade photos by Kevin Majoros)
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PHOTOS: Capital Pride Festival and Concert
Annual LGBTQ celebration held on Pennsylvania Ave.
The 2026 Capital Pride Festival was held on Pennsylvania Ave. on Sunday, June 21.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key and Landon Shackelford)










































The 2026 Capital Pride Parade was held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, June 20.
(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key, Robert Rapanut and Landon Shackelford)

































































The 2026 Baltimore Pride Festival, “Pride in the Park,” was held at Druid Hill Park on Sunday, June 14.
(Washington Blade photos by Linus Berggren)
















