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Washington DC is getting a spectacular new attraction this summer that will inspire millions to explore the wonders of our world. The National Geographic Museum of Exploration opens June 26, 2026, with over 100,000 square feet of interactive exhibits celebrating discovery and human curiosity.
After 109 days and 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka arrived in Washington DC to share a message of unity with the nation. Their Walk for Peace culminates today with a free address at the Lincoln Memorial.
After 10 inches of snow buried Washington, DC, a volunteer group called DC Snow Heroes cleared sidewalks for residents who couldn't do it themselves. The mayor's program brought neighbors together to help the elderly, disabled, and overwhelmed dig out from the storm.
The world's most famous biblical manuscripts are back on view at Washington DC's Museum of the Bible with a fresh rotation of 2,000-year-old fragments. Discovered in desert caves in 1947, these ancient texts rewrote what scholars knew about the history of the Bible.
Volunteers gathered at Washington DC's historic Langston Golf Course on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to honor his legacy through service. The community came together to restore and improve the beloved public course.
Rini Sampath became the first South Asian candidate to qualify for Washington DC's mayoral ballot, achieving the milestone in just four weeks. The government contractor is running on a platform to fix basic city services and bring fresh leadership to the nation's capital.
Amazon is swapping delivery vans for battery-powered cargo bikes in a Washington, DC pilot program that could ease traffic while cutting emissions. The 10-month trial deploys up to 15 enclosed e-bikes operating from a local microhub.
Washington DC is bringing electric vehicle charging directly to residential streets, solving one of the biggest barriers for apartment dwellers who want to go electric. The pilot program will install 16 curbside chargers across all eight wards, making clean transportation accessible to renters and condo owners without garage access.
Washington DC's two-decade commitment to better math teaching is paying off big time. Fourth graders now score just 3 points below the national average, up from 21 points behind in 2003.
As Washington DC braces for its biggest snowstorm in years, volunteers are stepping up to shovel sidewalks for seniors and people with disabilities who can't do it themselves. Already 1,500 residents have requested help through the city's Snow Team Heroes program.
A frustrated gardener in Washington, DC asked her neighbors to fight mosquitoes together. Within days, 600 households signed up for her pesticide-free solution.
Former USA Rugby World Cup captain Blaine Scully is bringing his decade of international experience home to help young players in the Washington DC area find their path to professional rugby. The two-time collegiate champion will strengthen youth development programs and connect local talent to national opportunities.
A Washington DC neighborhood is rallying volunteers for dozens of service projects this spring, from pollinator gardens to food pantries. The Van Ness and Forest Hills communities are proving that giving back can be as simple as showing up.
Nineteen Buddhist monks completed a 15-week, 2,300-mile barefoot journey from Texas to Washington DC, drawing millions of followers and filling the capital with peaceful silence. Their arrival at the National Cathedral in the snow created what residents called the most beautiful public gathering they'd witnessed in decades.
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Washington DC is transforming the National Mall into a 16-day World's Fair celebrating America's 250th birthday. All 50 states and territories will showcase their unique contributions starting June 25.
A climate tech startup is turning ordinary utility poles into electric vehicle charging stations, cutting costs by tens of thousands per location. Washington DC just awarded funding to install 16 of these pole-mounted chargers across the city.
Washington DC just awarded energy grants to three companies solving the electric vehicle charging puzzle in a genius way. One winner transforms ordinary streetlights into charging stations, bringing power to neighborhoods without tearing up sidewalks.
After nearly a decade of fighting, Washington DC families who lost their first homes to faulty construction are finally getting grants to help them buy again. Their persistence turned a nightmare into a new pathway forward.
A 16-day celebration bringing all 50 states and six U.S. territories together will transform Washington D.C.'s National Mall this June. The Great American State Fair marks 250 years of American history with a 110-foot Ferris wheel, state pavilions, and cultural exhibits stretching from the Capitol to the Washington Monument.
A Nigerian coming-of-age drama has been chosen as the only African feature film among five selected for Washington DC's longest-running independent film festival. The selection marks a significant milestone for contemporary Nigerian cinema on the global stage.
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