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Katie D. Lite was crowned the winner of 42nd annual drag pageant

The 42nd annual Queen of Hearts pageant was held at The Lodge in Boonsboro, Md. on Friday, Feb. 16. Eight contestants vied for the title. Katie D. Lite was crowned the winner.
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Covering the 42nd Queen of Hearts pageant at @TheLodgeMD for @WashBlade . #drag pic.twitter.com/IyHUDcUawW
— Michael Patrick Key (@MichaelKeyWB) February 17, 2024

The LGBTQ youth services organization SMYAL held the “SMYAL for the New Year” fundraiser at Shakers on Thursday, Jan. 30.
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Pitchers DC and JR.’s Bar hosted watch parties for football fans to view the NFC championship game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Jan. 26. The Eagles defeated the Commanders with a score of 23 to 55.
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The 40th annual Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather competition was held on Sunday, Jan. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Washington. The event was one of the highlights of 2025 Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend. Eight competitors vied for the title of Mr. Mid-Atlantic Leather 2025, with Jason Elliott named the winner.
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