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Michelle Goldchain

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Alexandria, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: WTOP News (Washington, DC), Medium, Eventbrite Rally, Curbed, Eater DC, Education Week, EdWeek Market Brief, Washington City Paper, NewsBreak, Technical.ly, Washingtonian and
DC-area food and events reporter for @WTOP / Author of DC by Metro / Previously @VoxMedia @WCP / I also draw @ghoulappetit and Whisk Takers Zine

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Michelle Goldchain’s Biography

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Editorial, photography, and social media portfolios: http://www.michellegoldchain.com/

I am a D.C. area-based content creator with over 10 years of experience in journalism, social media and photography/videography. I have been a guest on WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show and SiriusXM's Jennifer Hammond Show.

I am also a published author with my book, "D.C. by Metro: A History & Guide," which Arcadia Publishing launched in April of 2019. The Washington Post featured my book here: https://www.washingtonp…

Michelle Goldchain’s Journalist Portfolio

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How Americans are rethinking travel in 2026 - WTOP News

How Americans are rethinking travel in 2026 - WTOP News

The post-pandemic travel frenzy is cooling off, but Americans aren't staying home. Instead, travelers in 2026…

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A 'Bitcoin bar' opened in DC - but what does that mean? - WTOP News

A 'Bitcoin bar' opened in DC - but what does that mean? - WTOP News

Now open in D.C.'s Penn Quarter neighborhood is what some have described as a "Bitcoin bar," but for PubKey c…

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Wonder opens 10th DC-area location as traditional food halls falter - WTOP News

Wonder opens 10th DC-area location as traditional food halls falter - WTOP News

Wonder, a tech-driven food hall concept, uses a single kitchen to serve over 20 concepts. With plans to vastl…

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Q&A: Tom Sietsema on his 26-year career as a food critic and what's next - WTOP News

Q&A: Tom Sietsema on his 26-year career as a food critic and what's next - WTOP News

Tom Sietsema's surprise announcement that he's stepping down as The Washington Post's longtime food critic an…

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Let them eat 300 cakes: DC museum hosts sold-out potluck for baking enthusiasts - WTOP News

Let them eat 300 cakes: DC museum hosts sold-out potluck for baking enthusiasts - WTOP News

The National Museum of Women in the Arts hosted what may be the biggest, sweetest potluck in the D.C. region.

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Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson opens new DC restaurant, blending local and 'Swediopian' flavors...

Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson opens new DC restaurant, blending local and 'Swediopian' flavors...

Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson's D.C. restaurant combines international flavors with influences from the ex…

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Things to do in the DC area: Around The World Cultural Food Festival, Kidsfest … and more!

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The Around the World Cultural Food Festival returns to Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday, marking its 10th anniversary with a full day of food, live performances and international arts and crafts. The free festival is at Oronoco Bay Park along the Alexandria waterfront.
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Things to do in the DC area: ‘Yokai Parade,’ National Book Festival … and more!

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This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker. In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker. ‘Yokai Parade’ exhibition explores Japanese supernatural monsters In the United States there are tales of cryptids like Bigfoot or the Mothman. Japanese folklore tells stories of yokai: supernatural monsters that range from shape-shifters to tricksters to comical creatures that have influenced popular culture.
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Things to do in the DC area: African Diaspora Film Festival, Tomato Party … and more!

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From March 28, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn., a photo of a press conference with Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. (left) and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (right).(Memphis Press-Scimitar-USA TODAY NETWORK/Jack E. Cantrell) From March 28, 1968 in Memphis, Tenn., a photo of a press conference with Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. (left) and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (right).(Memphis Press-Scimitar-USA TODAY NETWORK/Jack E.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Features Editor of The Rotunda

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Adobe InDesign and Photoshop

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

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