Dec 25th, 2008 · The holidays are a time to celebrate family — and for them to spend with each other. Murray Horwitz, director of The American Film Institute Silver Theater and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Md., discusses celebrating the dysfunctional family on film.
Jun 5th, 2006 · Kimberly Oliver, an elementary school teacher in Silver Spring, Md., was recently named National Teacher of the Year. Over the last six years, she has helped turn around the underperforming school.
Apr 7th, 2006 · Commentator Amy Alexander offers her perspective on last week's scuffle between Democratic Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and a Capitol Hill police officer. Alexander is an author and media critic living in Silver Spring, Md.
Jan 1st, 2006 · The latest movies added to the National Film Registry list include Cool Hand Luke, Miracle on 34th Street and -- dude! -- Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Liane Hansen and Murray Horwitz, director of the American Film Institute's Silver Theater in Silver Spring, Md., review the list.
Nov 14th, 2005 · Commentator Amy Alexander explains why she hasn't started a Web log, or "blog" -- an increasingly popular way to comment on current events that has elevated some commentators to Web celebrity status. Alexander is an author and media critic living in Silver Spring, Md.
Sep 16th, 2005 · Commentator Amy Alexander emphasizes the need for African Americans to get the mental health services they need amid the Hurricane Katrina crisis. Alexander is an author and media critic living in Silver Spring, Md.
Mar 26th, 2005 · Columbinus, a play about the school massacre in Columbine, Colo., is on stage at the Round House Theatre in Silver Spring, Md. The drama depicts the teen angst and disaffection that led to violence in an almost documentary style.